Name: The Demon #7 — DC Comics (March 1973) — 1st Appearance of Witchboy — Jack Kirby Story & Art
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Price: 75.00 USD
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The Demon #7 — DC Comics (March 1973) — 1st Appearance of Witchboy — Jack Kirby Story & Art

$75.00

The Demon #7 — Raw/Ungraded Copy

Publisher: DC Comics
Issue: #7
Cover Date: March 1973
Condition: Raw/Ungraded — see photos for grade assessment
Cover Price: 20¢
Comics Code Authority: Approved — stamp visible on cover
Storage: Bagged and boarded

Creative Team

Story & Art: Jack Kirby
Cover Art: Jack Kirby

★ KEY ISSUE — 1st Appearance of Witchboy!

This is the first appearance of Witchboy — as announced directly on the cover: "He appeared in the dark of night… The strange creature called… WITCHBOY!" Witchboy (Klarion the Witch Boy) went on to become one of DC's most enduring supernatural characters, later reimagined by Grant Morrison in Seven Soldiers of Victory and appearing across multiple DC titles and animated series. This is his debut — a genuine Bronze Age key issue.

Cover Details

Jack Kirby's dynamic cover depicts Etrigan the Demon recoiling in agony as Witchboy — a pale, dark-haired boy in a black outfit — blasts him with crackling yellow-green magical energy. A crowd of shadowy, sinister figures looms in the background. The bold black masthead with the flaming "The Demon" logo in red and yellow is quintessential Kirby Bronze Age design. The DC bullet logo appears in the upper left alongside the title logo. The composition perfectly captures the supernatural horror tone of the series.

Featured Characters

Etrigan the Demon — depicted in his iconic red and yellow costume, recoiling from magical attack
Witchboy (Klarion the Witch Boy) — First Appearance
Shadowy crowd of supernatural figures — background

Jack Kirby — The King of Comics

Jack Kirby is widely regarded as the single most important creator in American comic book history — co-creator of Captain America, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the New Gods, and dozens of other iconic characters. The Demon was one of Kirby's signature DC creations, launched in 1972 as part of his celebrated DC tenure. Kirby wrote, drew, and edited the entire original Demon series, making every issue a pure Kirby artifact. Books from this run are among the most collectible Bronze Age DC comics.

Series Context

The Demon (Volume 1) ran for 16 issues from 1972–1974, entirely written and drawn by Jack Kirby. The series introduced Etrigan the Demon — a rhyming demon bonded to Jason Blood — and established the supernatural corner of the DC Universe that would influence creators for decades. Issue #7 is one of the most significant issues in the run due to Witchboy's debut.

Back Cover

Features the classic American Seed Co. "Make Money, Get Prizes with Fast Selling American Seeds" advertisement — American Seed Co., Dept. 334, Lancaster, PA 17604, "Our 55th Year." Prizes include flash camera outfits, transistor radios, chemistry sets, bicycles, volleyball sets, sleeping bags, microscope sets, baseball gloves, baseball shoes, flying models, ecology books, model rocketry sets, girl's travel cases, 4-player badminton sets, environmental test kits, pitch backs, and more — all for selling 50-pack seed orders at 30¢ a pack. Features testimonials from Mike Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania) and Brenda Jackson (Ohio). The iconic "Mail One Coupon Today — Give the Other to a Friend" tagline. A beloved and instantly recognizable Bronze Age back cover advertisement.

Condition Notes

This is a raw (ungraded) copy stored in a protective bag and board. Please review all provided photos carefully to assess condition before purchasing. The copy appears to display well with strong colors and a flat, unrestored presentation. Spine, corners, and staples visible in photos. If you have questions about condition, please message us before purchasing.