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JUNE 19, 2025 (PORTLAND, OR) — From grassroots to genre-defining, this Kickstarter-born saga is poised to reshape dark fantasy…
Announcing DEMON RUSH—the fantastical brainchild of writer and worldbuilder Jake Mastar, with striking visuals from illustrator-letterer Drawsmile—an anime-inspired dark fantasy graphic novel that delivers a high-stakes saga of celestial warfare, supernatural lore, and morally tangled characters.
Years in the making, this debut omnibus volume is the result of relentless worldbuilding and creative vision. It fuses intricate lore with visceral action, all anchored by a unique spiritual energy system where power is earned through sacred rites or violently taken from the fallen. The result is a visual and emotional powerhouse that blurs the line between graphic novel, shōnen anime, and cinematic thriller. Not to be missed!
In a world where magic has long been forgotten, Demon Rush unravels the fate of two best friends torn apart by a demonic invasion and thrust onto opposing sides of a celestial war. When the Archangel Michael descends to Earth—and is captured in a desperate bid by Lucifer to reclaim the Grand Compendium, a legendary grimoire forged to imprison Hell itself—the balance between Heaven and humanity begins to crack.
Soren Eyer is taken in by a secretive holy order and trained to channel Imperium, a sacred energy once wielded by angels. Rush Cohen is abducted by a ruthless warlock and forced through brutal trials in Limbo, growing stronger with each demon he slays. As they evolve into champions of light and darkness, the bond that once defined them is tested by prophecy, vengeance, and survival. When their paths collide, the fallout will reshape the world—and determine who, if anyone, gets to save it.
“Demon Rush isn’t just a story—it’s an entire cinematic universe,” said Jake Mastar. “From the richly illustrated Omnibus to the strategic trading card game and anime promos, this is a living, breathing fantasy epic built for a generation that craves more than just a book.”
With factions like the Holy Knights and The Black Hand, realms like Limbo and Earth, and artifacts like the Aethernus sword, Demon Rush positions itself not just as a debut, but as the foundation of an expansive IP. The series already includes a fully developed trading card game and is poised for future expansion into animation, RPGs, and collector editions.
If Berserk, Blue Exorcist, and Kill 6 Billion Demons had a holy war, Demon Rush would be the fallout. Fans of apocalyptic fantasy, anime-inspired visuals, and character-driven epics will find themselves right at home in this morally tangled battlefield.
Demon Rush Vol. 1 drops July 31, 2025. Secure your copy and explore the world at https://shop.demonrush.com.