DC Finest: The Demon: Birth of the Demon

Part of DC Finest

Illustrated by Juan Manuel Ortiz
Paperback
$39.99 US
On sale Feb 24, 2026 | 536 Pages | 9781799507437

Etrigan Rises—The Demon’s Origins Revealed in a Fiery Omnibus

DC Finest: The Demon – Birth of the Demon collects the earliest and most essential tales of Etrigan the Demon, from his explosive debut by Jack Kirby to his mystical evolution in the Bronze Age. This omnibus includes stories from The Demon #1–16 (1972–1973), classic team-ups from The Brave and the Bold, and key appearances in Detective Comics, Wonder Woman, and more. Featuring writing by Len Wein and Gerry Conway, and art by Steve Ditko and others, this volume explores the cursed bond between Jason Blood and the demon Etrigan across centuries of dark magic, betrayal, and vengeance.
Jack Kirby, often called “The King of Comics,” was one of the most influential creators in the history of the medium. 
After co- creating much of the Marvel Universe, Kirby brought his boundless imagination to DC Comics in the 1970s, where helaunched the Fourth World saga
a sprawling, interconnected mythos of gods, monsters, and revolution. With characterslike Darkseid, Orion, Mister Miracle, and Big Barda, Kirby redefined superhero storytelling with bold visuals, cosmicstakes, and philosophical depth.

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Etrigan Rises—The Demon’s Origins Revealed in a Fiery Omnibus

DC Finest: The Demon – Birth of the Demon collects the earliest and most essential tales of Etrigan the Demon, from his explosive debut by Jack Kirby to his mystical evolution in the Bronze Age. This omnibus includes stories from The Demon #1–16 (1972–1973), classic team-ups from The Brave and the Bold, and key appearances in Detective Comics, Wonder Woman, and more. Featuring writing by Len Wein and Gerry Conway, and art by Steve Ditko and others, this volume explores the cursed bond between Jason Blood and the demon Etrigan across centuries of dark magic, betrayal, and vengeance.

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Jack Kirby, often called “The King of Comics,” was one of the most influential creators in the history of the medium. 
After co- creating much of the Marvel Universe, Kirby brought his boundless imagination to DC Comics in the 1970s, where helaunched the Fourth World saga
a sprawling, interconnected mythos of gods, monsters, and revolution. With characterslike Darkseid, Orion, Mister Miracle, and Big Barda, Kirby redefined superhero storytelling with bold visuals, cosmicstakes, and philosophical depth.

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