DEMONIC ROUND-UP 004

Look out! It's the hordes of Hell!

Storm-Demon: 

Summoned by the evil magic-user Trug to destroy Ibis the Invincible and Taia, the Storm-Demon proves to be no match for the god Osiris, summoned by Ibis in self defense. Really appreciate the route one, "guy made out of storm clouds," aesthetic of this fellow. (Whiz Comics 016, 1941)

She-Devil:

Despite the failure of his first demonic minion, Trug employs this She-Devil to lay in wait for Ibis and Taia along the path to his lair. I sincerely hope that this actually is a demon and not just a magically disguised fist-fightin' lady hired by Trug to beat the tar out of them, because while Ibis is completely fooled by the "lady in distress" act, Taia is not so trusting and uses the Ibistick to light her up. (Whiz Comics 017, 1941)

Unnamed Demon: 

This unnamed demon, summoned by villainous magician the Half-Man as a weapon of mass destruction against his country's enemies, is a bit generic but not every demon needs to be a star. Much more interesting is the Ancient Egyptian-themed being summoned by Taia to counter it. Just what is his deal and where did he get that cool flail? (Whiz Comics 024, 1941)

Lucifer: 

Though this version of Lucifer buys souls, lives in a place alternately called "Hades" and "the Inferno" and is, you know, named Lucifer, the text consistently refers to him as a "genii" rather than a demon. Who knows why but it's a fact. 

Never seen, this Lucifer has already bought the Claw's soul at some point in the past and now lends him further power so that he can make one last attempt at destroying Daredevil. Why do this seemingly for free? Perhaps removing Daredevil from the playing field, rather than helping the Claw, is the goal. Or maybe Lucifer is just nice! 

The Claw does not in fact manage to defeat Daredevil and is thereafter confined to the continent of Asia for his failure. For, like, one issue. (Silver Streak Comics 011, 1941) 

Lucifer's Minions: 

In addition to the draconic Guard of the Gate of the Inferno above, Lucifer supplies the Claw with a variety of demonic beings to help him in his quest. A brief rundown: 

Winged Beasts!

Poison-Fanged Eagle-Men! 

The Three-Headed Dragon! 

Gigantic Snakes! (these ones are my favourites)

And a general demonic rabble that includes a few of the types we saw before but more importantly that cool caveman-demon!

Ultimately, the forces of Hades prove no match for Daredevil and his boomerang. Most of them end up buried under an avalanche, and while my RPG-influenced mind assumes that that means that they are all then banished back to Hell it's entirely possible that they are just dead. (Silver Streak Comics 011, 1941)