The Demon ##1
DC Comics • The Demon Vol. 3
Writer
Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Val Semeiks
Cover Artist
Val Semeiks
Publication Date
July 1990
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Sales)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue marks the beginning of the Third Volume of The Demon. It follows Etrigan and his human host Jason Blood as they navigate a darker, more gruesome Gotham City. The story explores the demonic bonding and Etrigan's battle against infernal forces and local criminals.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks, blunting on the bottom-left and bottom-right corners, possible edge wear along the right side, and a slight surface ripple or indentation visible near the center-left margin.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell in bulk or for under $5 in dollar-bins. Recent active eBay listings for high-grade raw copies range between $5 and $10 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceed the market value of the book in this mid-to-high grade condition. It is most suitable for a collector's bag and board.
Notable Features
First issue of the 1990 series that ran for 58 issues. Features the classic rhyming Etrigan the Demon. Note the presence of the DC logo and price in the top-left box, and the lack of a UPC barcode (Direct Edition variant).
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy from the 1990 copper age/modern age transition. Standard glossy cover paper stock and newsprint-style interior pages typical of early 90s DC publications. Staple placement appears correct for the era.