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Rai #06 cover - Valiant Masters "From Honor to Strength" extras

Location: MY COLLECTION - Valiant Comics
Artist: Frank Miller (All)

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Rai #06 cover - Valiant Masters
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Rai #6 published cover
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Location: MY COLLECTION - Valiant Comics
Title: Rai #06 cover - Valiant Masters "From Honor to Strength" extras
Artist:  Frank Miller (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 7670
Likes on CAF: 28
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 46
Added to Site: 5/7/2013

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Let's start with the bad: Rai was my least favoured of Valiant's line of heroes.

Now that that's been taken care of, DAMMIT!!! I'VE PUT MY HANDS ON A MILLER'S UNITY COVER!!!

When I got back into comics in the '90s, Valiant was all the rage. For some reason (sure it mustn't have been the art, because it wasn't that great at all, except for A&A by BWS) I picked up a few books and got hooked on the spot. I just plain liked the characters and the action, so I started looking for back issues: my dealer had pretty much all of'em and, with a few exceptions, I didn't pay much more than cover price. One of these exception was Rai, and I didn't really feel comfy in shelling out a few tens for his books because I didn't much care for him, but I wanted to get the whole line so I had to go for it. His covers were always lame, but when I scooped up the whole Unity crossover at once, this one sang to me: the hero, more muscular than usual; the geisha-like damsel in distress; the japanese armoured monster holding a pretty undersized -yet still menacing- cleaver in his hand while being katanaed in two... COOL!

And now, about 20 years later, it's finally in my hands! A Miller cover. From my fave period of his graphic production. From one of my fave comics lines (up to that point). Life could be worse.

Sure, the Unity collage covers were just a footnote in Miller's career (even though they made a portfolio out of'em) compared to Daredevil, the Dark Knight and Sin City, but -damn!- this sure ain't no footnote in my collection!!!
Notice how fabric's design, and Rai's chest symbol, have been added by colorist.

This cover has been also reprinted in the Extras section of the "Valiant Masters - From Honor to Strength" hardcover.

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Enrico Salvini
Member Since: March 2005
Last Login: April 2026
Country: ITALY
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A. Hybsier Member Since 2003
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Posted On 5/7/2013

I will admit Miller to me is often either complete hit or complete miss. this one? most def. a hit! beautiful piece! congrats!
James Sharland Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

This is rather outstanding.
Ale Occhi nella Notte Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Complimenti veramente Enrico
Mr. Ozisik Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Daaaamnnnn! Where did you get this one from?
George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Such an incredible find!
Chris K. Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Absolutely stunning!
Terry Maltos Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Nice!!
P.  L. Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

FANTASTICA!
Ben Bressel Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

whoop whoop there it is!!! amazing bro amazing!
Thomas V Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

I loved Miller's style during this hard goodby period. He hadn't gone into the pure contrast the later Sin city stuff did but he was using it heavily for sure. I avoided Vailant like the plague because i disliked the art. In hindsight it was probably the reproduction the coloring got. Either way, This is a fantastic cover! I love it! Congratulations!
Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

caramba carambita......fantastic cover,great artist and a happy collector...damned good...!!!!!!!!
Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Congrats Enrico! Not a RAI fan, but can't deny this is good Miller.
Alex B Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Congrats for this stunning cover from the master !
Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

So Baller.
John Livesay Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

awesome!!
J. Sid Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Congratulations!
Frank L Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Awesome cover. This looks much better in black and white than the colored version.
Dave Kopecki Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Wow, a Miller Unity cover! Now that's an impressive pickup! What made Valiant great was the stories, while most art for their books (other than by BWS and select others) was merely adequate at times. They were the Yin to Image's Yang, whereas Image had all the great art but lesser stories. Man I loved the '90s for comics! Congrats on this epic score!
Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Super cool and a gem of a Valiant piece.
Stefano Veloce Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 5/7/2013

Applausi....
Magnus Ramström Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

Congrats Enrico, glad to see this treasure in your caring hands.
bob fish Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

congrats enrico !! a stunning cover....
William T. Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

Just great!
Fabio C. Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

I'm not sure to remember who Rai is but... that's an awesome Frank Miller cover!
Joseph Serpico Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

Wonderful piece. Congrats.
COMIC PARADISE Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

wow love it! congrats
Patrick  Brooks Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

Miller's sigature is all over this. Congrats!!
Dan Moler Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

Wow! Very nice Enrico!
Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

Brother, I am Soooo stoked for you AND green with ENVY!!!! I will never have a Miller Cover but sure think this one is Second to none. I would personally give up collecting if I had the Beauty!!!!
Matt  Dicke Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 5/8/2013

Gorgeous!!!
Ken Fries Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 5/9/2013

While Rai may have been your least favorite Valiant character, as far as providing subject matter for FM to draw, he couldn't have been any better! From The Hand in FM's DD days, to Ronin, his Lone Wolf covers, and even thru to Miho in Sin City, the Eastern world has always been a subject near & dear to FM's heart and career. This may actually be the best of all the Valiant covers he did. Major congrats!
Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 5/9/2013

Magnifico Enrico!
Bryan P. Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 5/10/2013

Remarkable piece of art! a grail
Keith Veronese Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 9/5/2013

Love this one!
Nicolaj Borch Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 11/19/2013

Congrats Enrico, with this very nice Miller cover. Greetings from Norway : )
Scott Williams Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/16/2014

Late to dance, but this is a spectacular cover. Don't think I ever read a single Valiant book, but Miller is the star here. Artistically, this is A+ Miller.
Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/12/2014

Like many have said, Rai was not my thing, but hot damn if this isn't great FM art. As dynamic as it gets, action packed, and great visual narrative as well.
Peter Venkman Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 7/25/2014

Yes, that's a keeper!
Wesley Liu Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 11/5/2015

Beautiful cover!
artless artmore Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 11/18/2017

This cover is new to me, but it rocks!
Filmore W. Bedwick Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 2/16/2018

Since my last post 4 years ago,  I have acquired my Miller Grail:

http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1432062

Still, I admire and Envy this piece every time it comes up.  Kudos!!!

Best,

Bill

 Enrico Salvini Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/17/2018

Filmore W. Bedwick wrote:
"  Since my last post 4 years ago,  I have acquired my Miller Grail:
http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1432062
Still, I admire and Envy this piece every time it comes up.  Kudos!!!
Best,
Bill
 "

Incredible page you got yourself, Bill!

 John Espinoza Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 4/18/2018

So cool. I never knew Miller drew a cover. If he drew for Rai I certainly would have read it. Congrats on acquiring this cover!

 E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 6/19/2020

Love the Yin and Yang design element to this.black against the white half and white against the black half.  Gorgeous!

 Hart R. Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 9/3/2021

Stunning! Takes me back.

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