World's Finest Comics ##304
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Joey Cavalieri
Interior Artist
Stan Woh and Jose Delbo
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson
Publication Date
June 1984
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman and Batman face off against the villain Zeta in 'The Zeta Curse.' The issue also features a Green Arrow back-up story titled 'The Devil's Contract.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor surface wear. No major color-breaking creases or staining is apparent on the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $8. CGC 9.4 graded copies have sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless it is sentimental, as the cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the comic. Potential for a 8.0 - 8.5 grade.
Notable Features
Features the character Zeta. Includes a promotional corner box mention: 'Get the Giffen Legion Poster! Another DC First!'. Newsstand edition with a UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy from June 1984. Paper stock is the standard newsprint of the era, showing mild age-appropriate toning. Staple placement and ink registration appear consistent with DC's mid-80s production.