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
Origin and first appearance of Etrigan the Demon and Jason Blood. Written and drawn by Jack Kirby following his move to DC. The story introduces the Arthurian wizard Merlin and the transformation of Jason Blood into the rhyming demon.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (8.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight color rubbing on the black background areas, and minor edge wear. The cover retains high gloss and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $225; Graded (CGC 8.0): $350 - $450
Recent Sales
CGC 8.0 copies have recently sold between $325 and $440. Raw Mid-to-High grade copies generally range from $120 to $250 depending on local demand.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if searching for maximum resale value. A professional press and clean could likely elevate this from an 8.0 to an 8.5/9.0, significantly increasing marketability.
Notable Features
Major bronze age key; 1st appearance of The Demon (Etrigan); 1st appearance of Jason Blood; Jack Kirby art and story; No UPC barcode (standard for 1972).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s DC 20-cent cover price issue. Paper stock, ink saturation on the black plates, and natural aging of the newsstand-quality interior pages visible at the edges are consistent with original copies.