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DC Finest: The Demon: Birth of the Demon

Part of DC Finest

Illustrated by Juan Manuel Ortiz
Paperback
6-5/8"W x 10-3/16"H | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Feb 24, 2026 | 536 Pages | 9781799507437
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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 Jim Starlin and Bob Rozakis, and art by Juan Manuel Ortiz and others, this volume explores the cursed bond between Jason Blood and the demon Etrigan across centuries of dark magic, betrayal, and vengeance.
Jim Starlin is a legendary comic book creator known for The Infinity Gauntlet, Dreadstar, and Cosmic Odyssey. He is celebrated for his cosmic storytelling and philosophical depth. 

Bob Rozakis is known as DC’s “Answer Man,” Rozakis wrote hundreds of stories during the Bronze Age and served as Executive Director of Production at DC Comics.

Juan Manuel Ortiz is a Puerto Rican-born artist and publisher of Silver Comics, Ortiz has worked with DC and Warner Bros., and is known for his retro-inspired superhero art.
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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 Jim Starlin and Bob Rozakis, and art by Juan Manuel Ortiz and others, this volume explores the cursed bond between Jason Blood and the demon Etrigan across centuries of dark magic, betrayal, and vengeance.

Creators

Jim Starlin is a legendary comic book creator known for The Infinity Gauntlet, Dreadstar, and Cosmic Odyssey. He is celebrated for his cosmic storytelling and philosophical depth. 

Bob Rozakis is known as DC’s “Answer Man,” Rozakis wrote hundreds of stories during the Bronze Age and served as Executive Director of Production at DC Comics.

Juan Manuel Ortiz is a Puerto Rican-born artist and publisher of Silver Comics, Ortiz has worked with DC and Warner Bros., and is known for his retro-inspired superhero art.
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