The Demon ##1
DC Comics • The Demon Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Kirby
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
September 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of Etrigan the Demon and his human host, Jason Blood. Created by Jack Kirby after his Fourth World saga, featuring the first appearances of Merlin, Randu Singh, and Morgaine le Fey.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks on left edge; minor blunting at the top-left and bottom-left corners; slight surface wear and a small crease on the bottom-right corner; overall color vibrancy is good but minor edge wear is present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $125 - $175; Graded (CGC 7.0): $250 - $325
Recent Sales
CGC 7.0 copies have recently sold between $240 and $310. Raw mid-to-high grade copies typically fetch $150.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if professional pressing can remove non-color-breaking creases to reach an 8.0+. At current 7.0 estimate, value increase is moderate after fees.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Key Issue; 1st appearance of Etrigan the Demon; 1st appearance of Jason Blood; Jack Kirby story and art; 20 cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1972 DC Bronze Age stock. Correct 20-cent price point and '30683' code. Paper aging (off-white) and staple placement are consistent with period production.