Blue Devil ##8
DC Comics • Blue Devil Vol. 1
Writer
Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin
Interior Artist
Paris Cullins and Gary Martin
Cover Artist
Paris Cullins and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
January 1985
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue titled 'The Rock Concert of the Damned!', Blue Devil (Dan Cassidy) and his crew encounter supernatural chaos during a rock concert. The story features the first appearance of the character Ch'p (of the Green Lantern Corps) in this specific title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Multiple visible spine stress marks with color breaks, blunting on all four corners, slight color fading, and visible shelf wear/scuffing on the cover. General edge wear and potential small creases throughout.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $1-$4 on various auction sites. Higher grade samples (9.6+) occasionally reach $20-$30.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current estimated condition (approx. 5.0) would yield a market value lower than the cost of grading fees. This is a common copper age book without high-key status.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with barcode. Features Dan Cassidy as Blue Devil. Storyline involves extra-dimensional monsters at a concert.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The aging of the paper stock (off-white visible), the specific newsstand barcode formatting for 1985 DC titles, and the correct logo/trade dress for the era are all consistent with a genuine first printing.