 For centuries, a masked hero known as the Raven has battled the forces of darkness - primarily the supernatural syndicate called SERPENT. Unsuspected by the world, the Raven s crusade has been passed down from male to male in one family without interruption. Now, parentless high-school student Tommy Taylor has donned his late father s hood and become the newest Raven, mentored by his spinsterish Aunt Paula. But when SERPENT sends its two deadliest agents - a sensuous witch and a cunning vampire - to eliminate the Raven, Tommy must use all his skills to survive both their deadly powers and their most diabolical trick - the supernatural corruption of his beloved aunt.