The Death-Defying Devil / The Flame (One-Shot) ##1
Dynamite Entertainment • The Death-Defying Devil / The Flame
Writer
Alex Ross and Joe Casey
Interior Artist
Edgar Salazar
Cover Artist
Alex Ross
Publication Date
September 2011
Cover Variant
Regular (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special one-shot issue featuring two Golden Age revival characters. The story follows the Death-Defying Devil (formerly Daredevil) and The Flame as they navigate a modern setting while retaining their classic vigilante justice roots. Part of Dynamite's Project Superpowers universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Small spine ticks visible on the left edge, minor blunting on the bottom right corner, and slight light reflection on the polybag making surface evaluation difficult but looks flat with high gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies generally fall in the $5 range plus shipping. Graded copies are rare due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (approx $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book. It is a modern comic without major key significance.
Notable Features
Features Alex Ross cover art and story. Modern reimagining of public domain Golden Age characters. Includes no UPC on cover (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Dynamite Entertainment product. Characteristic modern high-gloss paper stock and digital coloring. Staple alignment appears correct for current manufacturing standards.