Justice League of America: The Ray Rebirth # 1 2017 NM

Justice League of America: The Ray Rebirth # 1, released on January 18, 2017, reintroduces Ray Terrill as a core member of Batman's new Justice League of America. Written by Steve Orlando with art by Stephen Byrne, the issue serves as a modern origin story that reimagines the character's background and identity. 

• The Captivity: Ray Terrill was raised in complete darkness, locked indoors by his mother who told him he had a fatal medical condition. He was led to believe that exposure to direct sunlight would be lethal.
• The Revelation: At age 18, Ray rebels against his confinement and escapes his mother's home. Upon stepping into the light, he discovers that sunlight does not kill him; instead, his body absorbs it, manifesting light-based superpowers.
• Wandering years: Ray spends years traveling invisibly, witnessing the worst sides of humanity and fearing judgment.
• The Mission: Ray eventually finds his way to Vanity, Oregon, to check on his childhood friend, Caden, who is running for mayor. When Caden is targeted by a violent radical group called the Sons of Liberty, Ray intervenes and uses his powers publicly to save him.
• Stepping into the Light: By defending his friend and standing up for his beliefs, Ray finally accepts himself and chooses to become a hero. 
• Identity: This version of Ray Terrill is openly gay, and his journey in this issue serves as a moving allegory for coming out and realizing one's true self.
• Powers: His abilities include flight, firing light blasts, creating hard-light constructs, and invisibility by bending light around his body.
• New Status: Following this one-shot, Ray is recruited by Batman to join the new Justice League of America.