DC Finest The Demon Birth of the Demon TP

DC Finest: The Demon — Birth of the Demon collects the origin of Etrigan and a run of occult-fueled adventures spanning 1972–1981. Written by Jack Kirby, Len Wein, Bob Rozakis, and others, with art by Kirby, Steve Ditko, Michael Golden, and a host of collaborators, this volume gathers THE DEMON #1–16 (the epic debut of Etrigan) and key appearances in Batman Family #17, Brave and the Bold #109 and #137, Detective Comics #482–485, and Wonder Woman #280–282. At the heart is Jason Blood, a centuries-old sorcerer bound to a grim demon by Merlin; when danger erupts, he intones "Gone! Gone! The form of man! Rise the demon, Etrigan!" and the demonic hero bursts forth to battle darkness. The collection showcases Kirby’s cosmic imagination with Ditko’s moody storytelling, offering a landmark bridge between mythic fantasy and DC’s superhero universe. Essential for fans of occult atmospheres, vintage team-ups, and bold early-hero explorations.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of vintage DC occult and demon-centric adventures
• Readers who enjoy mythic partnerships (sorcerer and demon) and dark fantasy
• Fans of Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko’s era-defining art and storytelling
• Readers seeking an origin-focused collection that ties together multiple DC titles (Demon, Batman Family, Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics, Wonder Woman)