Etrigan the Demon

Creation & Design

Etrigan the Demon was created by Jack Kirby and first appeared in 'The Demon' #1 in 1972. Kirby's design was influenced by various mythologies and the concept of a demon bound to a human host.

Early Years

Initially, Etrigan was portrayed as a villain, often clashing with heroes like Batman and the Justice League. His stories often revolved around dark magic and supernatural themes.

Character Development

Over the years, Etrigan has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with a rich backstory, often grappling with his dual identity and the moral implications of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Etrigan has been well-received by fans for his unique blend of horror and heroism, often praised for his poetic dialogue and complex character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jason Blood
First Appearance:
Demon, The #1
Aliases:
Etrigan, The Demon
Species:
Demon/Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League Dark, Demon Knights
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Magic
Equipment:
Demonic powers, Magic artifacts
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
black

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DC ⋅ 1972
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1st appearance and origin of Etrigan the Demon

1st appearance of Morgaine Le Fay, the sister of Madame Xanadu

1st appearance of Randu Singh

DC ⋅ 1972
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2nd appearance of Etrigan the Demon

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First meeting of Batman and the Demon, Jason Blood

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Unofficial cameo team appearance of Justice League Dark

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Unofficial team appearance of a Justice League Dark: Blue Devil, Creeper, Man-Bat, Madame Xanadu, Etrigan, Black Orchid, Phantom Stranger

Creeper suggests forming a 'spooky Justice League of America'

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Unofficial cameo team appearance of the Justice League Dark: Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Deadman, Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, Etrigan The Demon, Zatanna, The Spectre, Sargon and Dr. Fate

1st cameo appearance of the Great Evil Beast aka the Great Darkness

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1st unofficial team appearance of the Justice League Dark

Death of Giovanni Zatara and Sargon the Sorcerer

1st full appearance of the Great Evil Beast, in the form of darkness

DC ⋅ 1994
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Origin of the Demon and Jason Blood, how they became bonded

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Copies ordered by retailers: 12,548

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Copies ordered by retailers: 12,413

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2011
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Variant cover art by Brian Bolland featuring Etrigan the Demon

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