The Ray #5

The Ray #5 was published by DC Comics in 1994 as part of the six-issue limited series written by Christopher Priest with art by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. This series reimagined the classic Golden Age hero, Ray Terrill, within the context of the early 1990s DC Universe, focusing on his struggle to manage his light-based powers while navigating a complex personal and heroic life. The creative team leaned into a gritty, energetic aesthetic that was signature to the era's comic book style.

The series is noted for Priest's character-driven writing and Quesada’s dynamic pencils, which helped establish the Ray as a significant figure in the DC stable during the mid-90s. The issue contributed to a broader effort by DC to modernize legacy characters. While it may not have achieved the long-term sales success of major headlining titles, it remains a notable example of mid-90s superhero storytelling and is frequently sought after by collectors interested in the specific evolution of DC's secondary heroes during this creative period.