The Demon ##3
DC Comics • The Demon Vol. 3
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Val Semeiks
Cover Artist
Val Semeiks
Publication Date
September 1990
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Etrigan the Demon and Jason Blood. In this issue, 'Warm Hands, Cold Heart!', Batman guest stars as he and Etrigan track a mysterious killer through the streets of Gotham. The story blends occult elements with street-level detective work.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks, moderate corner blunting on the bottom right and top right, a slight crease on the upper right corner, and some surface wear/scuffing along the spine. The cover remains vibrant but shows clear signs of handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for cover price or in dollar bins. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently appear and sell for modest premiums to character completionists.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This issue is best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Batman guest appearance; part of the early 1990s relaunch of the character by Alan Grant. Direct Edition (no barcode on cover).
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1990 DC Comics publication. Standard glossy cover and newsprint interior expected for this era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting; high-quality print registration visible.