World's Finest Comics #304 ##304
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Joey Cavalieri
Interior Artist
Jerome Moore and Frank McLaughlin
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan (Layouts), Klaus Janson (Art)
Publication Date
June 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the 'Long-Awaited Origin of the Composite Superman' (the second version). The story involves the characters Xan and the creation of a powerful adversary with the combined powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 range)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress (visible white ticks), slight blunting on the top right and bottom right corners, mild yellowing consistent with age on the upper edge, and minor surface scuffing visible near the top left DC logo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-to-High grade have sold for approximately $4.00 to $8.00 on eBay. High-grade (9.6+) copies occasionally reach $15.00 raw.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, which this copy likely is not due to spine ticks.
Notable Features
Features the origin of the Second Composite Superman; Direct edition (no UPC barcode, replaced by the empty white box or logo box); Bronze Age DC title.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC stock. Correct price points for the era (75 cents US, 95 cents CAN). Proper color registration and staple placement for a direct edition of this period.