Rai One Dollar Debut

A single-issue, dollar-priced debut from Valiant Entertainment, this 2016 comic by writer Matt Kindt and artist Clayton Crain offered an accessible entry point into the futuristic world of the sentient nation of Japan and its guardian, the artificial intelligence known as Rai. It served as a low-cost sampler for new readers, showcasing the series' distinctive cyber-noir aesthetic and high-concept sci-fi premise.