The characters first appeared in the second volume of Rai and the Future Force #21 after a cameo in Magnus #36 and were featured in a short-lived, eponymous series of ten issues between 1994 and 1995.

Red glowing eyes are a side effect, similar to Bloodshot, another Valiant nanite-powered hero.

No longer dependent on teamwork, individual members of the Psi-Lords conduct autonomous missions to guide and help around the galaxy.

Fearing further incidents, the leaders of the Psi-Lords reduce the powers each Watcher can use, hoping that this will force the members to rely upon teamwork and keep the prevent the Starwatchers from becoming overly self-reliant.

The Psi-Lords return to Earth in the 41st century, towards the end of the Malev War depicted in the Magnus and Rai titles.

Lifespans of hundreds of years are common for older members of the PSI-Lords, who can call upon much more experience and knowledge than shorter-lived humans.

While highly intelligent, their arrogance and aloof ways make it difficult for them to interact with humans upon their return to Earth.