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Issue #98 is one of the final issues of this landmark title — just two issues before the historic split. The Black Panther appearance makes this one of the most desirable issues in the entire run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes — Please Read Carefully\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw (ungraded) copy\u003c\/strong\u003e with visible wear consistent with a 58-year-old Silver Age newsprint comic. Based on the photos, the estimated grade range is approximately \u003cstrong\u003eGD to VG (2.0–4.0)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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O’Neil’s run on Detective Comics and Batman in the early 1970s is widely credited with returning Batman to his dark, detective roots after the campy 1960s TV era. Giordano’s elegant, atmospheric inking perfectly complemented O’Neil’s noir-influenced scripts. Their collaboration produced some of the most beloved Batman stories ever told.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeries Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetective Comics\u003c\/em\u003e is the longest-running comic book series in American history and the title that gave DC Comics its name. Issue #433 from March 1973 falls squarely in the heart of the Bronze Age Batman renaissance — a period when the character was being redefined as a serious, dark detective by O’Neil, Giordano, Neal Adams, and others. The \"Thrilling Mystery Tales\" banner across the top reflects the mystery\/detective emphasis of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Cover — American Seed Co. — Classic Bronze Age Ad\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Seed Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Make Money — Get Prizes with Fast Selling American Seeds\"\u003c\/em\u003e advertisement — American Seed Co., Dept. 331, Lancaster, Pa. 17604, \"Our 55th Year.\" Prizes include: Flash Camera Outfits, Basketball \u0026amp; Goal, Complete Archery Sets, Wrist Watches, Transistor Radio, Chemistry Sets, Complete Fishing Outfits, Cassette Tape Recorder, Croquet Set, Sleeping Bags, Bicycles, Volleyball Set, Model Rocketry, Swim Set, Magic Set, Microscope Sets, Girl’s Travel Case, Ecology [books], 4-Player Badminton, Environmental Test Kits, Baseball Gloves, Pitch Back, Flying Models, Baseball Shoes, and more. Features testimonials from Mike Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania) and Brenda Jackson (Ohio). Two mail-in coupons included — \u003cem\u003e\"Mail One Coupon Today — Give the Other to a Friend.\"\u003c\/em\u003e One of the most iconic and nostalgic Bronze Age back cover advertisements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw (ungraded) copy\u003c\/strong\u003e estimated in the \u003cstrong\u003eVF to VF+ (8.0–8.5) range\u003c\/strong\u003e based on photo review. The cover displays with strong, vibrant colors, sharp corners, and minimal visible wear. The book appears flat and unrestored with no major defects visible. Please review all provided photos carefully before purchasing. If you have specific condition questions, please message us before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePricing Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw VF\/VF+ copies of Detective Comics #433 typically sell in the \u003cstrong\u003e$35–$60 range\u003c\/strong\u003e on the secondary market. CGC 8.0 copies have sold for $55–75; CGC 9.0+ copies command $100+. This copy is priced competitively for its estimated grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped as an 8 oz. package in a rigid comic mailer with additional protective packaging. Fully insured and tracked. 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We're for real.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A|FX, Aurora Products Corporation, 44 Cherry Valley Road, West Hempstead, New York 11552. © 1971 Aurora Products Corp. Aurora went out of business in 1977, making their advertisements genuine collectible artifacts of American toy history. This is one of the most charming and nostalgic back cover ads in the Bronze Age DC catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes \u0026amp; Market Pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw (ungraded) copy\u003c\/strong\u003e estimated in the \u003cstrong\u003eVF to NM (8.0–9.2) range\u003c\/strong\u003e based on photo review. The cover displays with exceptionally strong, vibrant colors, sharp corners, and minimal visible wear. The book appears flat and unrestored. Please review all provided photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket pricing for raw The Demon #5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw FN (6.0): $20–30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw VF (8.0): $40–55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw VF\/NM (9.0): $60–80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGC 8.0: $55–75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGC 9.0: $90–120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGC 9.4+: $150–200+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copy is priced to reflect its estimated high-grade raw condition. Submitting for CGC grading is recommended — a 9.0+ return could significantly increase value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped as an 8 oz. package in a rigid comic mailer with additional protective packaging. Fully insured and tracked. 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Comics Code Authority stamp and distributor code (No. 5, Aug., 02614) appear upper right. A UPC barcode is visible in the lower left — one of the first Marvel issues to carry the new UPC format introduced in 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Characters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevil Dinosaur\u003c\/strong\u003e — the massive red T-Rex-like creature, protagonist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoon Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Devil Dinosaur's primitive human companion, long-haired figure in foreground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Ant Creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e — the antagonists of the \"Kingdom of the Ants\" story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJack Kirby — The King of Comics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack Kirby\u003c\/strong\u003e is the single most important creator in American comic book history. \u003cem\u003eDevil Dinosaur\u003c\/em\u003e was one of Kirby's final Marvel creations, launched in 1978 during his second Marvel tenure. The series — featuring a red Tyrannosaurus Rex and his primitive human companion Moon Boy in a prehistoric world — is pure, unfiltered Kirby imagination. Though the original series ran only 9 issues, Devil Dinosaur has become a beloved cult character, appearing in \u003cem\u003eMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaur\u003c\/em\u003e (2015–2019) and the Disney+ animated series \u003cem\u003eMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaur\u003c\/em\u003e (2023–2024), which has significantly boosted collector interest in the original Kirby issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collect Devil Dinosaur Now\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Disney+ animated series \u003cem\u003eMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaur\u003c\/em\u003e (2023–2024) brought Devil Dinosaur to a new generation of fans, driving renewed collector demand for the original 1978 Kirby issues. Issue #5 in high grade is increasingly difficult to find — these were printed on newsprint in modest quantities and rarely survive in VF or better. The UPC barcode on this issue also makes it a transitional artifact of Marvel publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Cover — Spalding \"Street Ball\" — Rick Barry \u0026amp; Dr. J\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures one of the most spectacular and collectible sports-themed back cover advertisements of the Bronze Age — \u003cstrong\u003eSpalding presents \"Street Ball\" with Rick Barry and Dr. J\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in full comic strip format. The ad depicts NBA legends \u003cstrong\u003eRick Barry\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJulius \"Dr. J\" Erving\u003c\/strong\u003e playing street basketball with neighborhood kids, promoting Spalding rubber autograph basketballs. Key dialogue includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Hey look! It's Rick Barry and Dr. J!!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Glad to see you're playing with a Spalding Rubber Ball like I grew up with.\" \"Yeah, those vinyl balls are just too slick!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"My man, for real ball handling, you need that… Spalding Touch!!!\"\u003c\/em\u003e [SLAMDUNK!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Now it's MY turn, Julius!\"\u003c\/em\u003e [SWISH!] \"What a magic touch!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"You don't need magic — just practice with a Spalding Autograph Ball. It's got a rubber cover so you can really get a grip on it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I believe it! I believe it!!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottom copy: \u003cem\u003e\"If you want the ball with the sure-handed feel, look for our signatures at your sporting goods dealer. Other autograph balls are signed by Wilt Chamberlain, 'Pistol Pete' and George McGinnis.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Published by Questor. This ad also references \u003cstrong\u003eWilt Chamberlain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Pistol Pete\" Maravich\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge McGinnis\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it a remarkable snapshot of 1978 NBA royalty. An absolutely iconic piece of 1970s sports and pop culture history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes \u0026amp; Market Pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw (ungraded) copy\u003c\/strong\u003e estimated in the \u003cstrong\u003eVF to NM (8.0–9.2) range\u003c\/strong\u003e based on photo review. The cover displays with exceptionally strong, vibrant colors, sharp corners, flat presentation, and minimal visible wear. Please review all provided photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarket pricing for raw Devil Dinosaur #5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw FN (6.0): $15–22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw VF (8.0): $28–40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw VF\/NM (9.0): $45–60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw NM (9.2): $55–75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGC 8.0: $40–55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGC 9.0: $65–85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGC 9.4+: $100–150+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copy is priced to reflect its estimated high-grade raw condition. Submitting for CGC grading is recommended — a 9.0+ return could significantly increase value, especially given renewed Disney+ interest in the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped as an 8 oz. package in a rigid comic mailer with additional protective packaging. Fully insured and tracked. 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