Valiant Comics has launched a new initiative, Valiant First, where the publisher will unleash a new series #1 once a month for the rest of 2014. It has done wonders for DC and Marvel, so why not?

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Rai #1 by Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain, set for release in May, was announced today. The solicit reads: “In the far future of 4001 A.D., Japan is a single endless city-state, governed by a benevolent artificial intelligence and policed by an army of just one – the mysterious Rai, spirit guardian of the rising sun. But, soon, a single bullet will shatter the peace it has taken 2,000 years to secure…” Check out a preview along with some IGN exclusive design sketches for the character.Also announced was The Death-Defying Dr. Mirage #1 by writer Jen Van Meter and artist Roberto de la Torre, out in September. “World-renowned parapsychologist Dr. Mirage and her husband Hwen were madly, deeply, stuff-of-legends in love – until the day a tragic accident stole Hwen away. Now, Dr, Mirage will have to use every ounce of her training and talents in the mystic arts to do the one thing Hwen taught her never to do – journey across the realms of Deadside and bring her love back to the land of the living.”For those in the mood for more funny than they can handle, The Delinquents #1 by writers Fred Van Lente and James Asmus and artist Kano will see Archer & Armstrong team up with Quantum and Woody this August. “It’s the world's worst team-up when Archer & Armstrong meet Quantum and Woody! We apologize in advance for what can only be described as a swashbuckling, conspiracy-smashing, partner-trading, goat-fueled race across the USA!”These titles will join June’s Armor Hunters, a four-part crossover event announced last year, by writer Robert Venditti and artist Doug Braithwaite. “A relentless and surgical strike team from the farthest reaches of space – sworn to exterminate the X-O Manowar armor and all like it – have found finally their last target. They will hunt. They will trap. They will kill. And they will rid the universe of the X-O Manowar’s incalculable destructive power…even if it means taking the Earth with it.”What do you think of Valiant First? Will you check out any of these new books? Sound off in comments!

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