Writer and artist Rae was a pioneer of the modern Australian comic scene, but now has a reputation for scamming artists and collectors.

In 1979, Rae produced four original covers for KG Murray's reprint comics when the company received contents without cover artwork.

He created and published new Australian comics in the 1980s, including Star Heroes, The Greatest Super Hero and Fantastic Australian Heroes. The books included international artists such as Tom Sutton, alongside local veterans Hal English and emerging creators Glenn Ford and Frants Kantor.

With Peter Mitris, he owned Sydney comic shop, Comic Empire, and helped organise Australia's first international comic convention in January 1986.

Rae is accused of stealing ideas from others and claiming credit, acquiring art and not paying for it, and misrepresenting art he is attempting to sell. In 2012, he used an assumed name (Vince Greck) to sell items from his 'deceased estate'. Those who paid for items reported not receiving them.

He also worked as campaign manager/press secretary for One Nation. In 2009 he was involved with the sale and publication of naked photos alleged to be of Pauline Hanson.