Dinesh Shamdasani :: Valiant (covers)

Magnus Robot Fighter #5 cover (1st appearance of Rai issue)

Artists: Art Nichols (Penciller) , Bob Layton (Inker)

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Magnus Robot Fighter #5 cover (1st appearance of Rai issue) Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Magnus Robot Fighter #5 cover (1st appearance of Rai issue)
Artist:	Art Nichols (Penciller)
Artist:	Bob Layton (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	718
Likes on CAF:	20 21
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	12
Added to Site:	5/7/2023
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Description

This issue is the 1st appearance of Rai, the very first original character from Valiant.

This issue also features the 1st appearances of Grandmother, X-O Commando and Slagger.

Has the original acetate overlay with the logo and trade dress.

Signed by Art Nichols.

Flipbook cover here: https://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1699179

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	Dinesh Shamdasani ( 6 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	September 2004
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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C Bailey
Member Since 2013

2 - Posted on 5/7/2023

Amazing nostalgic Valiant history! Congrats Dinesh! 🍻

Amir E
Member Since 2020

2 - Posted on 5/7/2023

Wow. Very cool. I remember when this came out. What a great time to collect. Great image congrats!

Michael Grant
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 5/7/2023

Awesome cover! Definitely brings me back.

Anthony F
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 5/7/2023

Whoa - that's a top 90's cover!! Certainly landed in the right collection - congrats!!

Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/7/2023

Very memorable cover.. congratulations!

Ben Bressel
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 5/8/2023

So much nostalgia

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/8/2023

Hot 90's book when Valiant launched with high fervor! This intro of Rai was a major step in expanding the universe!

Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 5/9/2023

Great memory

E. C.
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 9/19/2023

Slept on picking this up twice.

Glad to see it went to an appropriate home.

mc 12
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 1/25/2025

This brings back memories nice one!!

CJ Design
Member Since 2018

2 - Posted on 1/25/2025

Fantastic MRF Cover...Godspeed Art

Dan Moler
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 1/28/2025

This is such a dynamic cover. The prelim to it is posted here:

https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=662914

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