4001 A.D. Vol 1 3

*You made me New Japan's guardian. You were my author. But I also had a mother. A human mother. You discarded her. But before she died, she gave me what you will never have. Compassion. Human understanding. The will to live free. You invite me into your home? This isn't your home. This is my home. This is **our** home. And you're no longer welcome in it.*
-- **Rai**

## Solicitation

Reunion!

The war against Father turns in favor of the 41st century’s revolutionary heroes as Rai finds his long-lost friends aboard the monstrosity that has become New Japan. But even together, can Rai and his allies stand against Father’s defenses? And can they rescue what remains of New Japan before it crashes down to Earth and destroys everything…and everyone?

New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (DIVINITY) and superstar artist Clayton Crain (RAI) continue the summer’s blockbuster event in the year 4001 A.D.!

## Part Three

### Appearances

**Featured Characters:**

* Rai X

**Supporting Characters:**

* Eternal Warrior
* Geomancer / Karana
* Lemur ***(Dies)***
* Lula Lee

**Villains:**

* Father ***(Behind the scenes)***
	+ Rai XI / X-Eye
	+ Dragon sentries aka *Shiny Cats*

**Other Characters:**

* Fish-Eyes
* Positronic Minds
* Prisoners ***(Released)***
	+ Ersatzis ***(Mentioned only)***
	+ Free-Thinkers ***(Mentioned only)***
	+ Raddies ***(Mentioned only)***
	+ Rai-Philes ***(Mentioned only)***
	+ Spider-Alien
	+ Sunlight on Snow
	+ W.A.R. Corps ***(First appearance)***
* Rai's mother ***(Mentioned only)***

**Locations:**

* 41st Century
	+ New Japan
		- Escape Pod Zone XVII
		- Father's Control Center
		- Max Security Prison Sector

**Items:**

* Fish-Eye Surveillance Camera
* Flower ring
* Komodo Protocol
* Rai's katana
* Vid-scroll
	+ "Confused Parables"

**Vehicles:**

* Escape pods
* Scooter
* X-O Manowar Mech-Armor Class ***(Only appears on cover)*** + ***(Mentioned)***
	+ Manowar One

### Credits

* **Writers:** Matt Kindt
* **Pencilers:** Clayton Crain
* **Inkers:** Clayton Crain
* **Colorists:** Clayton Crain
* **Letterers:** Dave Lanphear
* **Cover Artists**: Clayton Crain (A / 1:10), Tula Lotay (B), Ryan Bodenheim (C), Philip Tan (D), Ryan Lee & Allen Passalaqua (1:20), Ryan Sook (1:50 / 1:100), Joe Eisma & Pete Pantazis (Bulletproof), Chance Butler (Comic Collector), Clayton Henry (MGH)
* **Editors:** Warren Simons, Danny Khazem (assistant), Kyle Andrukiewicz (associate)
* **Editor-in-Chief:** Warren Simons

### Synopsis

Rai, Lemur and Gilad battle Fathers machines.

Lula Lee and the Geomancer break into a maximum security prison, seeking people who hate Father to help themselves and Rai.

As things look dire, Lula Lees army drops from the ceiling to save Rai. During the battle, Rai dials back into New Japans network.

Rai confronts Father, who tries to convince Rai to rule with him. The pair end up doing battle as Lemur enters the control center. Lemur attacks Rai XI from behind, before being murdered by Father. Rai destroys father before New Japans orbit begins to degrade.

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## Quotes

 *You made me New Japan's guardian. You were my author. But I also had a mother. A human mother. You discarded her. But before she died, she gave me what you will never have. Compassion. Human understanding. The will to live free. You invite me into your home? This isn't your home. This is my home. This is **our** home. And you're no longer welcome in it.*
-- **Rai**

 *Lemur lost his father. Lemur lost his mother. Lemur won't lose... his friend.*
-- **Lemur**
## Gallery

### Cover Art

**Cover A** *by Clayton Crain***Cover B** *by Tula Lotay***Cover C** *by Ryan Bodenheim***Cover D** *by Philip Tan***1:10 Retailer Incentive Design Cover** *by Clayton Crain***1:20 Retailer Incentive Interlocking Mega Cover** *by Ryan Lee & Allen Passalaqua***1:50 Retailer Incentive Connecting Cover** *by Ryan Sook***1:100 Retailer Incentive Connecting Sketch Cover** *by Ryan Sook***Bulletproof Comics Retailer Exclusive Cover** *by Joe Eisma & Pete Pantazis***Comic Collector's Retailer Exclusive "Action Figure" Cover** *by Chance Butler***Most Good Hobby Retailer Exclusive Connecting Cover** *by Clayton Henry*
### Textless Cover Art

**Cover A Textless** *by Clayton Crain***Cover B Textless** *by Tula Lotay***Cover C Textless** *by Ryan Bodenheim***Cover D Textless** *by Philip Tan***1:20 Retailer Incentive Interlocking Mega Cover Textless** *by Ryan Lee & Allen Passalaqua***1:50 Retailer Incentive Connecting Cover Textless Not Final** *by Ryan Sook***1:50 Retailer Incentive Connecting Cover Textless** *by Ryan Sook***1:100 Retailer Incentive Connecting Sketch Cover Textless** *by Ryan Sook*

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