Exiled to Earth, the spirit Guardian cuts a swath across the darker side of the world of 4001. The epic of Rai's rebirth builds momentum. "Ice Burn" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Joe St. Pierre and Charles Barnett III. Characters: Councilor Isao Seko; Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Makiko Minashi; President Tanaka; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; Rentaro Nakadai. Cover by Joe St. Pierre and Bob Layton.