The Demon ##5
DC Comics • The Demon Vol. 3
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Val Semeiks
Cover Artist
Val Semeiks
Publication Date
November 1990
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Apocalypse Now!' arc. Etrigan the Demon continues his quest through a distorted landscape filled with grotesque monsters. The story features Etrigan's signature rhyming dialogue as he battles various creatures of the underworld.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0 estimate)
Condition Details
The cover shows light spine stress marks and minor blunting on the corners. A significant detraction is the price sticker residue/tag visible on the upper left near the issue number. The colors remain vibrant, and the cover appears flat with no major creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.0+): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-to-High grade have sold for approximately $3.00 to $5.00. Graded copies of this specific run rarely appear at auction as they are often 'dollar bin' books.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25+) far exceeds the current market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the 'Ready, Slime? It’s Showtime!' cover tag. Contains interior art by Val Semeiks and inks by Dennis Janke. This series is known for its dark humor and violent action under writer Alan Grant.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990 copper-age DC production. The price sticker is likely from a secondary retailer/comic shop rather than a printer error. Paper stock is standard newsprint with a slightly glossier cover.