World's Finest Comics ##100
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Finger (Batman), Jerry Coleman (Superman)
Interior Artist
Dick Sprang (Batman), Curt Swan (Superman)
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks)
Publication Date
March 1959
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (10-cent Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A landmark 100th issue featuring the 'Dictator of Krypton City'. Batman and Superman travel into the bottle city of Kandor where they lose their powers and are shrunken. They encounter Xan-Du, a would-be dictator, and must restore order while dealing with local Kryptonian physics. Key characters: Robin, Batman, Superman, and the introduction of Xan-Du.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; light blunting on corners; edge wear on the right side of the cover; slight color fading/soiling on the purple background; the book appears relatively flat but likely has off-white to cream pages based on age; staples appear original with slight migration/rusting common for the Silver Age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Ungraded): $150 - $225; Graded (CGC 5.0): $250 - $350
Recent Sales
Recent 2023/2024 sales for 4.0-5.5 range from $180 to $310 depending on eye appeal. High-grade copies (9.0+) are rare and command over $1,500.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended for professional grading (CGC) due to its status as a milestone #100 issue. Professional pressing could potentially lift this to a 5.5 or 6.0 which would justify the fees by protecting the long-term value of a Silver Age classic.
Notable Features
100th Anniversary issue. Significant Silver Age story involving the Bottle City of Kandor. Typical 10-cent cover price variant from 1959. No UPC as this predates modern barcode systems. Silver Age DC 'National Comics' logo.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, ink saturation on the cover logo, and paper aging are consistent with 1959 DC production. No signs of restoration like color touch-ups are immediately visible, but interior check for glue or trimming would be required for full certification.