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

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.

Add to cart Fine $10.75

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.

Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Let launches a death match against Jegan. Haru and friends face Deep Snow, the newest member of Oracion Six. Facing a death sentence, Haru and friends flee the battle! A mysterious figure appears as they run from Deep Snow and his goons. Why does this person help Haru and the others? Does this figure want a piece of Deep Snow? It seems this battle is going to warm up...literally!

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 19 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Let launches a death match against Jegan. Haru and friends face Deep Snow, the newest member of Oracion Six. Facing a death sentence, Haru and friends flee the battle! A mysterious figure appears as they run from Deep Snow and his goons. Why does this person help Haru and the others? Does this figure want a piece of Deep Snow? It seems this battle is going to warm up...literally!

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 20 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Shuda employs more Dark Bring tricks to outwit his opponent, Deep Snow. Elie frantically tries to find Plue before Haru, controlled by Sacrifar, kills the ultra-powerful Lucia. Will the demon sword consume Haru?

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 21 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

A pivotal event is about to unfold in this volume of the Rave Master saga. Lucia finally has Haru on the verge of death. The Forgotten King, "Endless," has emerged from the Star Vestige and is now on a rampage. Will anyone be able to defeat Endless?

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 22 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Sieg accepts Haja's invitation to fight, under one conditionâ"they fight somewhere that avoids casualties. Haja also seeks to destroy Chronos, the great sorcerer that controls time. Will Haja continue is rampage and eventually destroy the people of Mildian? Meanwhile, Griff and Plue are facing off against Elie and Reizenbi in a dance competition. Who will get served in this all out no-holds-barred contest?

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.

NOTE: "(Rave Master) has everything from epic storylines and comic relief to quest-driven adventure and the coolest cast of characters you'll ever meet." - Wizard

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 23 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru is back. But, this time he's recuperating from some injuries. The least of his worries are his near death injuries, but the platoon of DC grunts that need a good beatdown! Haru has to pull off one more miraculous featâ"must make sure he stays alive long enough to save everyone else!

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 24 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

After a brief, peaceful interlude, Koalaâ?s evil plan is implemented. Koala sends out a fake communication intercepted by Haru & Friendsâ? stolen BG airplane claiming to have found the Resistance hideout. Taken in by the ruse, the team rushes to the hideout, completely giving its location away to the enemy! Their only hope is for the Rave Master and his team to take the enemy down in one-on-one battles. While Elie faces the creepy Koala, Haru fights a metal manâwho suddenly stops, begging for Haru to... save him?

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 25 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

The metal Haru is finally revealed. And, you couldn't guess in a gazillion years who it is! Fights are breaking out all around Haru and company and the melee isn't slowing down. Meanwhile, the real Haru literally drops in on Belnika. When Belnika gets over their shock, he realizes Haru must be eliminated!

NOTE: "[S]hould appeal to the same crowd that made Pokemon such a monster hit." - Publishers Weekly

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 26 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Belnika comes to the horrifying realization that Haru is part of the intruders that she's come to dispatch! Unfortunately for her ambitions, she is not exactly an expert swinging a sword. Besides, Haru just has no intention to fight her. Plue's arrival helps Belnika see the light as well. However, upon realizing that Haru is the Rave Master, she's wondering, what gives here-she's supposed to be on the side for good!

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 27 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Belnika finally realizes what Hardner's evil scheme must be: he's planning to fuse himself with Elie to freely summon Endless! But before they can stop him, Belnika and company are captured by native Sentinoids. Will they be able to escape...and will it be in time to save Elie from Hardner?

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 28 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

The epic battle continues as Haru fights the seemingly invincible Hardner. Every foe has a weakness, but can Haru find Hardner's before it's too late? Meanwhile, Elie finds the courage to take on the monster named Endless, hoping that the Time-Space Staff can banish the beast. Will her gamble pay off, or do they all have a losing hand? Find out in the next exciting volume!

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 29 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru & Friends go through a trap-filled dungeon to reach the tomb of the Azure Knights, which doubles as a Tomb for the Unknown Soldier. From there, Haru must go on alone to face a final trial, meeting Shiba along with Alpine, the only Knight still alive in human form, and Aris and Musica the Elder. The Rave of Truth picks Shiba over Haru, so Shiba drinks a potion that restores his youth as he prepares to do battle with Haru-to the death!

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 30 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Shuda arrives at Mildian and tries to prevent the five Mother Dark Brings from coming together but. Sieg's otherwise good idea of putting the DB he got by defeating Haja inside his own body fails when the other four call out to it and it more or less pops out of Sieg's own flesh. Endless arrives and merges with the five, reverting to its original, true form-the Dark Bringer of Dimensional Destruction! Needless to say, this is bad news.

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 31 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru continues his mad dash (with Sylpharion's super-speed) to save Resha, finally locating her while Resha's situation deteriorates. A cut inflicted by her captives suddenly appears on Elie's body simultaneously, mystifying Sieg. Can Haru save Resha and get her to the dance festival at Elie Village in time?

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 31 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Haru continues his mad dash (with Sylpharion's super-speed) to save Resha, finally locating her while Resha's situation deteriorates. A cut inflicted by her captives suddenly appears on Elie's body simultaneously, mystifying Sieg. Can Haru save Resha and get her to the dance festival at Elie Village in time?

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 32 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Hiro Mashima.

Elie and Haru finally beat Shakuma. But upon hearing about her grandfather's death, Lucia begins the final phase of destroying the parallel world, calling forth the Four Demon Kings, who rise up like the horsemen of the apocalypse. Meanwhile, the Rave is almost complete, but will it be ready in time to fight back Lucia's mighty army?

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.