Rave Master GN (2003-2009 A Tokyopop Digest) comic books 2003-2005

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

A young boy and his friends set out on a fantasy adventure to save the world from evil domination! The all-powerful Dark Stone -- a magical stone and ruler of the dark side -- awakens after a 50-year respite. When it falls into the hands of the evil Demon Card, the world is in terrible danger. A sacred stone called Rave and its master Shiba are the only defense against the Dark Stone's evil powers. Yet, Shiba loses control over Rave when he is mortally attacked by a Demon Card assassin. With the dark side looming, a boy called Haru may be the world's single hope of revitalizing Rave and escaping the clutches of evil!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

A young boy and his friends set out on a fantasy adventure to save the world from evil domination! The all-powerful Dark Stone -- a magical stone and ruler of the dark side -- awakens after a 50-year respite. When it falls into the hands of the evil Demon Card, the world is in terrible danger. A sacred stone called Rave and its master Shiba are the only defense against the Dark Stone's evil powers. Yet, Shiba loses control over Rave when he is mortally attacked by a Demon Card assassin. With the dark side looming, a boy called Haru may be the world's single hope of revitalizing Rave and escaping the clutches of evil!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

The RAVE master Haru's journey has only just begun when his faithful companion Plue is dognapped. After searching high and low he finds Plue at the dog races and discovers the first of many allies in a girl names Elie.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

The RAVE master Haru's journey has only just begun when his faithful companion Plue is dognapped. After searching high and low he finds Plue at the dog races and discovers the first of many allies in a girl names Elie.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

The Ten Commandments sword has been re-forged by master blacksmith Musica, but Rave Master Haru Glory isn't out of trouble yet. The Demon Card swordsman Lance has come to eliminate Haru, and with a Dark Bring enhanced Beast Sword, it's looking like he might succeed. Can Haru figure out the secret of the Beast Sword's spectral attacks before he and his friends are wiped out?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

The Ten Commandments sword has been re-forged by master blacksmith Musica, but Rave Master Haru Glory isn't out of trouble yet. The Demon Card swordsman Lance has come to eliminate Haru, and with a Dark Bring enhanced Beast Sword, it's looking like he might succeed. Can Haru figure out the secret of the Beast Sword's spectral attacks before he and his friends are wiped out?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Things haven't been too easy for the new Rave Master, Haru Glory. Ever since leaving his home to search for the missing Rave stones, he has been forced into one battle after another Now they're off for Tremolo Mountain, where a shooting star is said to have fallen 50 years ago. Could it actually be a Rave Stone? To find the stone, Haru and Elie must go undercover into the Enemy's Mine. Hiding from the Demon Card minions is tough enough, but when Haru learns a ruthless assassin is already on his trail, he must prepare for the battle of his life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Things haven't been too easy for the new Rave Master, Haru Glory. Ever since leaving his home to search for the missing Rave stones, he has been forced into one battle after another Now they're off for Tremolo Mountain, where a shooting star is said to have fallen 50 years ago. Could it actually be a Rave Stone? To find the stone, Haru and Elie must go undercover into the Enemy's Mine. Hiding from the Demon Card minions is tough enough, but when Haru learns a ruthless assassin is already on his trail, he must prepare for the battle of his life.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

RAVE Master Haru Glory and his friends emerged from Tremolo Mountain with the RAVE of knowledge and a new form for his Ten Powers Sword that grant him the ability to move at the speed of sound. While Elie and Musica battle two of Shuda's minions, Haru and must board Shuda's flying fortress for a final showdown with the Demon Card General himself.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

RAVE Master Haru Glory and his friends emerged from Tremolo Mountain with the RAVE of knowledge and a new form for his Ten Powers Sword that grant him the ability to move at the speed of sound. While Elie and Musica battle two of Shuda's minions, Haru and must board Shuda's flying fortress for a final showdown with the Demon Card General himself.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Sieg Hart, Elemental Master and Demon Card General, is more that happy to destroy Haru, the young Rave Master, if he is called upon to do so. But first he must find a mysterious girl, made in the image of the legendary Resha and provided with a deadly magic powerful enough to destroy the world. Could this mystery girl be Elie, Haru's amnesiac companion? Maybe Haru can finally uncover Elie's secret, but only if he is strong enough to stand up to Sieg's ultimate bag of elemental tricks!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings.

Sieg Hart, Elemental Master and Demon Card General, is more that happy to destroy Haru, the young Rave Master, if he is called upon to do so. But first he must find a mysterious girl, made in the image of the legendary Resha and provided with a deadly magic powerful enough to destroy the world. Could this mystery girl be Elie, Haru's amnesiac companion? Maybe Haru can finally uncover Elie's secret, but only if he is strong enough to stand up to Sieg's ultimate bag of elemental tricks!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

The search for the Rave stones has brought our heroes to Rabarrier, an entire city built beneath an enormous force field. Apparently, the evil demonoids who constantly attack the city are led by a man named Gale. Could it be Haru's missing father? There's no other way to find out but to charge right into the demonoids' lair. Fight on, Rave Master!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru's journey has led him to Gen Tower, home of the Demonoid horde. To stop the demonoid attacks and find out the truth about Gale, Haru and his friends must brave this monolith of evil and battle the Five Palace Guardians. But at the end of their journey waits King, the Demon Card leader, whose "Apocalypse" Dark Bring is capable of bringing about another Overdrive.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru's journey has led him to Gen Tower, home of the Demonoid horde. To stop the demonoid attacks and find out the truth about Gale, Haru and his friends must brave this monolith of evil and battle the Five Palace Guardians. But at the end of their journey waits King, the Demon Card leader, whose "Apocalypse" Dark Bring is capable of bringing about another Overdrive.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

As the battle between Haru, Gale and the King rages on, Haru discovers the secret behind his mother's death. Even though Haru and Gale join forces to take down the vengeful King, the results of this climactic battle will change the life of the Rave Master forever!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

In a series of flashbacks, Shiba's encounter with Resaha Valentine leads to a revelation about the origin of the RAVE stones. Meanwhile, Haru and friends continue their quest to bring all the RAVE Stones together...which leads them into the murky depths of a Death Storm!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

In a series of flashbacks, Shiba's encounter with Resaha Valentine leads to a revelation about the origin of the RAVE stones. Meanwhile, Haru and friends continue their quest to bring all the RAVE Stones together...which leads them into the murky depths of a Death Storm!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru and the gang barely make it out of the Death Storm but they're just out of the frying pan and into the fire ... literally, when they find themselves burning up under the scorching desert sun. Just when you think things can't get any worse, a mysterious blonde-haired man claiming to be a Dark Bring Master will betray one of our heroes with a kiss!!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

As the battle with Demon Card escalates, things boil to a critical point when all attacks focus on Elie. Just as a fatal blow makes its way toward her, one member of the RAVE team will give everything he has to save her. The sacrifice will let loose the power of Etherion over the entire world!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

The power struggle between the powers of darkness is getting out of hand! After finding the fourth Rave, we finally arrive at our destination to the South, only to come upon the ruins of the Mer-people's village! This has got to be the work of Pumpkin Doryu and his gang! If we can't even protect this small bit of peace, how are we supposed to save the whole world? We'll bring back the merpeople's smile!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Someone is after Ellie's Etherion. In order to save the merpeople, the gang infiltrates the Demon King's lair but walks right into a cowardly trap! Ellie is kidnapped right before their eyes! Ellie's Etherion is the key to finishing the ultimate evil weapon, "Mermaid Cannon!" Haru is not about to let them get away with that!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 14 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Someone is after Ellie's Etherion. In order to save the merpeople, the gang infiltrates the Demon King's lair but walks right into a cowardly trap! Ellie is kidnapped right before their eyes! Ellie's Etherion is the key to finishing the ultimate evil weapon, "Mermaid Cannon!" Haru is not about to let them get away with that!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Let's go save Elie! While hitching a ride on Doryu's battleship, we're attacked by the Pumpkin dude's monstrous minions... Hold it! This isn't the time to go playing in a haunted house! We're coming for you, Doryu! As soon as we beat these ghouls, your pumpkin butt is ours!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru...lost?! Light is struck down before the powers of darkness. But it's not over yet! Our final hope is to find the Silver Claimer's Ultimate Weapon -- Silver Ray. Musica puts aside his differences and joins forces with Demon Card General and fellow Silver Claimer Reina! But will their combined might be enough to crush the demon lord Ouga?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 17 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

It's a Devil's Descent! In battle, Doryu embraces the dark side, revealing his terrifying true form! Haru is determined to win, but he'll need all the help he can get -- and even with back-up, Haru might not win. Can the Rave Master stand against the dark power of Doryu?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

With the battle against Doryu over, we stop for a rest at the merpeople's village. But, after a brief rest, something incredible starts happening in the Dark World. DC's super secret "Project DR" is put into operation and before you know it, Lucia is on the move! In order to bring the world Celia's wonderful smile, and also to save the world, our battle must continue!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 18 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.