Description: The Demon volume 1, #1 in the range of VF/NM to NM-. ***** BIG KEY BOOK! ***** - 1st appearance and Origin of Etrigan The Demon- 1st appearances of Merlin, Morgaine Le Fay, Glenda Mark, Harry The Pillow, Randu Singh- Jack Kirby Cover, Artwork and Story This book is clean with a capital C. Lays flat, tight and shiny staples, tight pages, remarkable high sheen gloss, bold, rich and vibrant colors, pages are soft, supple and clean, OW pages. The book is teetering between a VF/NM and a NM- with minuscule cover/corner/spine wear. With a pressing, it will likely ensure a grade of NM- or better. You will receive the actual comic in the photos. Item will be shipped bagged, boarded and handled with extreme care. As everyone knows, grading can at times be subjective. I am not a professional grader, but have been collecting comic books for more than 40 years.I use the Overstreet grading scale in determination for the grades listed, but look at the photos for your assessment. Overstreet definitions for NM- and VF/NM 9.2 NEAR MINT– (NM–): Nearly perfect with only a minor additional defect or defects that keep it from Near Mint. A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed. A light, barely noticeable water stain or slight foxing that does not detract from the beauty of the book is acceptable for this grade. Cover is flat with (almost) no surface wear. Inks are bright with only the slightest dimming of reflectivity. Generally well centered and firmly secured to interior pages. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted. A 1/16-1/8" bend is permitted with no color break. No creases. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. No soiling, staining or other discoloration apart from some slight foxing. Spine is tight and flat. No spine roll or split allowed. Staples may show some discoloration. No staple tears are allowed; almost no stress lines. No rust migration. In rare cases, a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on books up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is (no worse than) off-white to cream, supple and fresh. No hint of acidity in the odor of the newsprint. Centerfold is firmly secure. Slight interior tears are allowed. 9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM): Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Almost flat cover with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. No obvious soiling, staining or other discoloration except for very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. No spine roll or split allowed. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. No rust migration. In rare cases, a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on books up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is (no worse than) cream to off-white and supple. No hint of acidity in the odor of the newsprint. Centerfold is firmly secure. Very minor interior tears may be present. See photos for condition. Feel free to message for any additional questions or photos.Check back often for NEW listings!*Combined Shipping Available*Click Here To See The 2Believers! Store!
Price: 325 USD
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Artist/Writer: Jack Kirby
Character: Etrigan the Demon, Morgaine Ley Fay, various
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Jack Kirby
Series Title: The Demon
Universe: DC Universe
Publisher: DC Comics
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1972
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 1
Language: English
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Style: Color
Features: 1st appearance and Origin of Etrigan the Demon, 5 other 1st appearances, see description.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Cartoon, Horror & Sci-Fi, Movie & TV, Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States