The Demon #4
DC Comics • The Demon (Mini-Series / Vol 2)
Writer
Matt Wagner
Interior Artist
Art Nichols
Cover Artist
Matt Wagner
Publication Date
April 1987
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conclusion of the 4-part 1987 limited series. Jason Blood struggles with the manifestation of Etrigan the Demon as they face off against the powerful villain Yarnak. This series is known for its darker, more gothic tone compared to the original Kirby run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear including severe spine rolling and creasing, blunting on all corners, a large diagonal crease across the top right corner, color-breaking spine stress marks, and ink writing on the front cover (‘To Em! M. Wagner’) which appears to be an unverified signature or inscription.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10 (Unverified signature adds variability but low grade limits ceiling). Graded: $30 - $45 in this condition.
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies sell for $100-$150. Mid-to-low grade raw copies typically sell in dollar bins or for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition, and the signature is unverified, meaning it would receive a 'Qualified' green label from CGC unless authenticated by CBCS.
Notable Features
Features the unverified signature/inscription of writer/artist Matt Wagner on the front cover. This is the Newsstand edition as indicated by the barcode in the lower-left corner.
Authentication Notes
The signature 'M. Wagner' is consistent with known signatures of artist Matt Wagner but would require expert verification. The newsstand barcode and print quality align with mid-80s DC production standards.