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The Demon: Hell is Earth #1-6
The Demon: Hell is Earth
Jason Blood and the Demon Etrigan: the best of enemies, destined to spend eternity bound together by magic. When a haunting vision leads Jason to Death Valley, a supernatural weapon is unleashed, radically transforming not only the land, but also Blood...and the Demon.
As Etrigan and Jason Blood adapt to their new forms in the hell zone engulfing Death Valley, they find themselves in the presence of a seemingly psychic child, otherwise unaffected by the nuclear hell blast. But before they can address the mystery of this child, they must fight their way to an old companion, Madame Xanadu, who is trapped in a roadside hotel of hell. As hell continues to spew into Earth, Blood must try and contain an unhinged Etrigan, capable of harming everyone around them, including his companions. Don't miss this horrifying miniseries, where Etrigan and Blood's relationship will be changed forever!
The Demon: Hell is Earth is a large-scale, thrilling mix of action and terror featuring tense, conflicted relationships and brutal, kinetic combat, with no less than the fate of the world at stake. Because in the world of Etrigan the Demon, war is literally hell. Written by Andrew Constant, with phenomenal art by Brad Walker, this book collects issues #1-6.
As Etrigan and Jason Blood adapt to their new forms in the hell zone engulfing Death Valley, they find themselves in the presence of a seemingly psychic child, otherwise unaffected by the nuclear hell blast. But before they can address the mystery of this child, they must fight their way to an old companion, Madame Xanadu, who is trapped in a roadside hotel of hell. As hell continues to spew into Earth, Blood must try and contain an unhinged Etrigan, capable of harming everyone around them, including his companions. Don't miss this horrifying miniseries, where Etrigan and Blood's relationship will be changed forever!
The Demon: Hell is Earth is a large-scale, thrilling mix of action and terror featuring tense, conflicted relationships and brutal, kinetic combat, with no less than the fate of the world at stake. Because in the world of Etrigan the Demon, war is literally hell. Written by Andrew Constant, with phenomenal art by Brad Walker, this book collects issues #1-6.
144 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2018
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November 28, 2018
Hell comes to earth and it's up to the Demon, Jason Blood, and Madame Xanadu to stop it. I really liked that the series mentioned Demon Knights more than once. It's nice to see DC actually acknowledge continuity for once. Brad Walker's art is fantastic. He really knows his way around drawing demons. His character designs and battles in this are brilliant.
September 18, 2018
[Read as single issues]
Prophetic dreams wrack the mind of Madame Xanadu, and there’s only one person she can turn to for aid – but Jason Blood wants nothing to do with her, and neither does his demonic alter ego. But the arrival of Merlin and portents from the desert that point towards destruction thrust the three of them together in a race against time to stop a lord of Hell from breaking out into our world and claiming all of Earth as his dominion. A call cries out across the land, and only one creature can save us - Gone, gone, o’ form of man – rise, the Demon, Etrigan!
Right off the bat, I really enjoyed this mini-series. Like, really enjoyed it. Etrigan is one of those underrated characters that I think should definitely be in more things (Justice League Dark, lookin’ at you), and stories like this remind me just why I think that.
Writer Andrew Constant respects all of Etrigan’s already existing DC continuity (except that weird Stormwatch arc) and thrusts him head first into this arc alongside his old girlfriend Madame Xanadu, which is a pairing that Demon Knights didn’t manage to explore as much as I would have liked. The references to Demon Knights throughout this run really made me happy, because that was one of the unsung gems of the New 52 era of DC books, so I’m glad someone else read it as well as me.
The story itself is pretty solid – it may not be anything we haven’t seen before, but it’s told in such a way that the stakes feel high and this is truly a plot that only Etrigan and his friends can stop. At no point did I wonder where the Justice League were, since there’s a problem big enough to warrant their attention, but it’s always portrayed as a personal problem for Etrigan and co. as much as it is a world-ending threat. There’s a lot of drama along the way, both relationship and familial, but it’s not over-wrought or poorly used, and it makes the ending ring even more true, since there’s nothing better than saving the world, except perhaps defeating someone you really, really don’t like along the way.
Brad Walker draws all six issues here, which I feel is a rarity for him since he always seems to need fill-ins these days. His twisted, gnarled characters are exactly the kind of visuals you want for a book full of demons, but he manages to infuse the human characters with raw emotion as well; there’s nothing funnier than seeing Jason Blood smirking in the background while bad things happen to bad people, and Walker sells moments like that (along with the big demon battles that have a hell of a lot going on in them) easily.
As a huge fan of Etrigan, I’m always happy when DC decide to wheel him back out of his little limbo cage and remember that he’s a character again. I’m even more happy when they do it in a way that respects all of his already existing continuity and crafts a new story that reunites him with his best supporting characters and an artist that draws some hella good demons, pun 100% intended.
Prophetic dreams wrack the mind of Madame Xanadu, and there’s only one person she can turn to for aid – but Jason Blood wants nothing to do with her, and neither does his demonic alter ego. But the arrival of Merlin and portents from the desert that point towards destruction thrust the three of them together in a race against time to stop a lord of Hell from breaking out into our world and claiming all of Earth as his dominion. A call cries out across the land, and only one creature can save us - Gone, gone, o’ form of man – rise, the Demon, Etrigan!
Right off the bat, I really enjoyed this mini-series. Like, really enjoyed it. Etrigan is one of those underrated characters that I think should definitely be in more things (Justice League Dark, lookin’ at you), and stories like this remind me just why I think that.
Writer Andrew Constant respects all of Etrigan’s already existing DC continuity (except that weird Stormwatch arc) and thrusts him head first into this arc alongside his old girlfriend Madame Xanadu, which is a pairing that Demon Knights didn’t manage to explore as much as I would have liked. The references to Demon Knights throughout this run really made me happy, because that was one of the unsung gems of the New 52 era of DC books, so I’m glad someone else read it as well as me.
The story itself is pretty solid – it may not be anything we haven’t seen before, but it’s told in such a way that the stakes feel high and this is truly a plot that only Etrigan and his friends can stop. At no point did I wonder where the Justice League were, since there’s a problem big enough to warrant their attention, but it’s always portrayed as a personal problem for Etrigan and co. as much as it is a world-ending threat. There’s a lot of drama along the way, both relationship and familial, but it’s not over-wrought or poorly used, and it makes the ending ring even more true, since there’s nothing better than saving the world, except perhaps defeating someone you really, really don’t like along the way.
Brad Walker draws all six issues here, which I feel is a rarity for him since he always seems to need fill-ins these days. His twisted, gnarled characters are exactly the kind of visuals you want for a book full of demons, but he manages to infuse the human characters with raw emotion as well; there’s nothing funnier than seeing Jason Blood smirking in the background while bad things happen to bad people, and Walker sells moments like that (along with the big demon battles that have a hell of a lot going on in them) easily.
As a huge fan of Etrigan, I’m always happy when DC decide to wheel him back out of his little limbo cage and remember that he’s a character again. I’m even more happy when they do it in a way that respects all of his already existing continuity and crafts a new story that reunites him with his best supporting characters and an artist that draws some hella good demons, pun 100% intended.
May 31, 2018
It’s hard not to compare it to Matt Wagner’s and Alan Grant’s work with Etrigan. Glad to see they employed the rhyming aspect more than Demon Knights. All in all though just read Alan Grant’s run. I believe it’s the first few issues where we get the Infernal Triumvirate and Etrigan’s ascendancy to the throne.
January 22, 2019
3.5
DC have been releasing a long list of interesting characters, and The Demon is another in the series. The book is for the better half, quite good. It does not become a bunch of one shots, and functions more as a mini series structure. The Demon is a self contained story, and I found this more interesting, when you compare it to Damage, which I finished last week. The book is a little hit and miss for my liking, but in the end it is far from the worst book I have ever read.
Andrew Constant wastes little time, and the The Demon is introduced very early into the book. I have grown to accept comic books have a different structure when compared to film or novels. Most mainstream create the depth, but graphic novels hit the ground running and offer backstory as it goes along. The Demon suffers a little for using this narrative, you really don't have a connection to the alter ego or The Demon from the beginning. I assume there is a long history for this character, but I don't know a lot about him personally. This is a disconnect for the mini series, that I couldn't really overcome and frustrated me.
Why the 3.5?
DC are attempting new ideas and while the hit and miss ratio is more miss on this range of characters, you have to admire the risks. This ends with an interesting idea, and I hope they explore down the line. Andrew Constant hasn't done enough here to warrant the bad reviews, or slam dunk the concept. I found the reviews agreeable, they are mixed and that fits with my review. I didn't hate the book, but it is far from my top graphic novel characters. There is enough here to read further adventures, but I've noticed DC has started cancelling some of these obscure characters.
DC have been releasing a long list of interesting characters, and The Demon is another in the series. The book is for the better half, quite good. It does not become a bunch of one shots, and functions more as a mini series structure. The Demon is a self contained story, and I found this more interesting, when you compare it to Damage, which I finished last week. The book is a little hit and miss for my liking, but in the end it is far from the worst book I have ever read.
Andrew Constant wastes little time, and the The Demon is introduced very early into the book. I have grown to accept comic books have a different structure when compared to film or novels. Most mainstream create the depth, but graphic novels hit the ground running and offer backstory as it goes along. The Demon suffers a little for using this narrative, you really don't have a connection to the alter ego or The Demon from the beginning. I assume there is a long history for this character, but I don't know a lot about him personally. This is a disconnect for the mini series, that I couldn't really overcome and frustrated me.
Why the 3.5?
DC are attempting new ideas and while the hit and miss ratio is more miss on this range of characters, you have to admire the risks. This ends with an interesting idea, and I hope they explore down the line. Andrew Constant hasn't done enough here to warrant the bad reviews, or slam dunk the concept. I found the reviews agreeable, they are mixed and that fits with my review. I didn't hate the book, but it is far from my top graphic novel characters. There is enough here to read further adventures, but I've noticed DC has started cancelling some of these obscure characters.
October 1, 2019
This comic basically defines itself in one of the most inadvertently self-aware panels I've ever seen in a comic:
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Etrigan, an exiled demon, is bound for eternity to Jason, a man of pure unending goodness who is able to keep Etrigan in check via Jasons purity. Etrigan, Jason and Xanadu (Yes, one of Wonder Womans kin) have to stop Belial from turning Earth into hell. *yawn*
The eternally good Merlin - Camelot, excalibur, watery tarts - plays a cameo, and yes: *double yawn*
There's a lot of silliness and tired cliches in The Demon. I might give this to a kid to introduce them to Demon Knights and the Merlin trope but, I don't know... DC comics never really grab me.
Pro's: Very colourful and nicely illustrated.
Con's: Done to death. Excalibur and Merlin. Too many of the demons look like Hellboy. I still can't stand the rhyming *triple yawn*
My Rating:
Out of stars up to five
I give my rating to you
based on all the above
I rate this at two
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Etrigan, an exiled demon, is bound for eternity to Jason, a man of pure unending goodness who is able to keep Etrigan in check via Jasons purity. Etrigan, Jason and Xanadu (Yes, one of Wonder Womans kin) have to stop Belial from turning Earth into hell. *yawn*
The eternally good Merlin - Camelot, excalibur, watery tarts - plays a cameo, and yes: *double yawn*
There's a lot of silliness and tired cliches in The Demon. I might give this to a kid to introduce them to Demon Knights and the Merlin trope but, I don't know... DC comics never really grab me.
Pro's: Very colourful and nicely illustrated.
Con's: Done to death. Excalibur and Merlin. Too many of the demons look like Hellboy. I still can't stand the rhyming *triple yawn*
My Rating:
Out of stars up to five
I give my rating to you
based on all the above
I rate this at two
April 3, 2024
I have always been a big fan of Etrigan, he's such a fun character and to me is a great showing of the weirder side of comics. This was a very fun story for the demon, his interactions between him and Jason Blood were delightful and having them needing to talk to each other was a welcomed twist. The rest of the characters are a little flat however, namely Belial who's a bit of a boring villain. I do wish the general plot was more interesting but Etrigan and Jason Blood make up for it. I great read for people who love Etrigan like I do, absolutely a good return from the low of Demon Knights.
May 6, 2021
Estaba buscando cosas nuevas de Etrigan, esta está especialmente entretenida, si bien en un sentido simplista, es entretenido ver al demonio de Kirby bien ilustrado y siendo él mismo, aunque en tamaño familiar.
August 31, 2022
6 ok issues just to get to a new status quo at the end. Brad Walker, who has looked a lot better, still offers nice pencils. Andrew Constant, who I wasn't familiar with, offers standard fare here. The inclusion of Xanadu and the reference to Demon Knights makes me think this was put out to placate Demon Knights fans (all 10 of them?). Or maybe to satisfy a copyright renewal.
May 11, 2018
this was fun on a bun, the Etrigan-part of DC is terribly underrated at times I feel
November 16, 2018
Fair to middling. Artwork is nice and the writing is competent. Ain't Kirby, but who else is?
August 24, 2020
The story tries to have some mature elements, but falls neatly behind Garth Ennis's contribution to the series. The bottom line is just another one of hell's attempts to invade Earth and the band of valiant but flawed heroes who won't stand for it. It's pretty run-of-the-mill, but it looks spectacular. If you're looking for a comic with cool artwork, this one is a good choice. Stay away is you're a Xanadu fan. She's the most useless of the bunch.
A hijacked rocket test in Death Valley creates a rift that allows demons to travel to Earth. Jason has been having visions that guided him to Death Valley. He and Etrigan must stop the threat with help from Madame Xanadu and a confused young girl named Alicia.
A hijacked rocket test in Death Valley creates a rift that allows demons to travel to Earth. Jason has been having visions that guided him to Death Valley. He and Etrigan must stop the threat with help from Madame Xanadu and a confused young girl named Alicia.
April 9, 2022
Despite the title, there wasn't much hellish about this comic book collection. In fact, I found The Demon: Hell Is Earth a fun adventure featuring a wonderfully hammy rhyming demon, his eye-rolling, disembodied human, a powerful and ancient ex-girlfriend and a familial onslaught.
I've read comics featuring Etrigan the Demon and Jason Blood before, but never really picked up any of their solo adventures. This one is zany in a way that I enjoy and packed full of the more interesting aspects of myth and legend. Without giving too much away, Merlin, Lucifer and minotaurs all make an appearance.
The plot itself is very basic: a demonic uprising leads to literal pandemonium on Earth. As a side effect, Etrigan gains newfound power while Blood loses his tangibility and is forced to follow a beast that has made his life awful for countless centuries. Together this odd couple and their allies must dethrone the new King of Hell and restore Earth to how it was. Why the Justice League or extended DC metahuman community didn't join the fray is beyond me, but I suppose Constant could only play with so many properties at a time.
I would say he succeeded with this story, though the ending definitely came abruptly and without explanation. As for the artwork, I enjoyed Walker and Hennessy's orange-tinted depiction of demonic combat.
Some may consider it a run-of-the-mill tale of all Hell breaking loose but I heartily enjoyed The Demon: Hell Is Earth. I recommend it to fellow fans of niche DC characters as well as a little fire and brimstone.
I've read comics featuring Etrigan the Demon and Jason Blood before, but never really picked up any of their solo adventures. This one is zany in a way that I enjoy and packed full of the more interesting aspects of myth and legend. Without giving too much away, Merlin, Lucifer and minotaurs all make an appearance.
The plot itself is very basic: a demonic uprising leads to literal pandemonium on Earth. As a side effect, Etrigan gains newfound power while Blood loses his tangibility and is forced to follow a beast that has made his life awful for countless centuries. Together this odd couple and their allies must dethrone the new King of Hell and restore Earth to how it was. Why the Justice League or extended DC metahuman community didn't join the fray is beyond me, but I suppose Constant could only play with so many properties at a time.
I would say he succeeded with this story, though the ending definitely came abruptly and without explanation. As for the artwork, I enjoyed Walker and Hennessy's orange-tinted depiction of demonic combat.
Some may consider it a run-of-the-mill tale of all Hell breaking loose but I heartily enjoyed The Demon: Hell Is Earth. I recommend it to fellow fans of niche DC characters as well as a little fire and brimstone.
August 11, 2022
I have not read the original Demon comics from DC, but this was a good story with great artwork. I don’t love every element of this character and story, but especially as far as sequels/reboots go, this was pretty good. The story is not a new one and isn’t told very uniquely other than these characters taking their turn battling Hell back to Hell where it belongs, but the pacing and overall story are very good. A couple of loose ends at the finish to make one interested in the series curious, if not excited for more. Good, not great.
December 29, 2018
I love the art in this book. The colouring and the sketch are both outstanding. The writing and the plot are pretty interesting as wel, although clichéd. The story is a lot more plot driven rather than character driven which gifts the reader a lot less time to connect with the characters and love them.
January 12, 2019
This was okay. This is the first Post-New 52 Etrigan story I have read, so some status quotes changes were a bit jarring. The basic story is a fun Etrigan tale, but I didn’t love a lot of the character work. Brad Walker’s art is good in some places, but mostly just okay. Ennis’s Demon is much more recommended, but this is a decent enough story. Some fun ideas, just a bit of a mess.
September 27, 2018
Solo por el cariño al personaje no le puse 1 estrella.
La verdad es que leer esto fue una pérdida de tiempo. No me agrada lo que han hecho con los personajes que sacaron de Vértigo, para retornarlos al DCU.
Ni hablar de intentar leer ese Constantine light...
La verdad es que leer esto fue una pérdida de tiempo. No me agrada lo que han hecho con los personajes que sacaron de Vértigo, para retornarlos al DCU.
Ni hablar de intentar leer ese Constantine light...
March 8, 2023
Etrigan is one of my favorite characters and this delivered on all levels for me. Epic, badass art… and rhymes! I didn’t need anything more. I think the argument could be made that the nuclear hell bomb is kind of a dumb plot device, but I don’t care - I had fun!
January 22, 2019
I didn't really want to but I really enjoyed this storyline.
I guess like Demon Knights I would have been okay with more.
I guess like Demon Knights I would have been okay with more.
November 12, 2019
I love the rhyming, sue me
March 20, 2021
I love that a Demon book got published but this is probably the worst Demon story I've ever read. And I've read most of them.
October 18, 2021
Yeah, this was fun! Hell is on its way and it's up to the Demon to defeat it. Madam Xanadu, Jason Blood, and ol' Firebutt himself do a bunch of battle against demons.
September 3, 2025
好无聊的剧情。。。。完全冲着etrigan可爱去看的
以及没人想看jason blood
以及没人想看jason blood
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