Blue Devil ##20
DC Comics • Blue Devil (1984 Series)
Writer
Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin
Interior Artist
Paris Cullins
Cover Artist
Paris Cullins and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
January 1986
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Halloween-themed issue titled 'The Rock Concert of the Damned!'. Blue Devil (Dan Cassidy) and friends encounter supernatural entities at a rock concert. The story features Kid Devil (Eddie Bloomberg) and explores the comedic-horror elements typical of the mid-80s run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Noticeable staining and dirt buildup on the white areas of the cover, particularly near the top and right margins. Moderate corner blunting at the top right and bottom left. Minor edge wear and overall surface soiling consistent with age and storage without a backing board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $5 or less in bulk lots or discount bins. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50 range but demand is low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic's market value is lower than the cost of grading services ($25-$40+). Grading would only be viable if the book was in pristine 9.8 condition, which this copy's soiling and spine wear preclude.
Notable Features
Halloween trick-or-treat themed issue banner at the top. Newsstand edition identified by the UPC bar code in the bottom left corner. Features an appearance by Kid Devil.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s copper age printing. Correct paper stock (Baxter/Standard newsprint of the era), period-accurate 75 cent price point, and standard staple placement for DC comics of this production year.