World's Finest Comics ##100
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Finger
Interior Artist
Dick Sprang
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (Pencils), Stan Kaye (Inks)
Publication Date
March 1959
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Dictator of Krypton City!' Superman, Batman, and Robin travel to the bottle city of Kandor (on the Planet Krypton setup) where Superman is accused of being a dictator. They must clear his name while dealing with the miniaturization effect.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and minor color breaks, slight corner rounding (top right and bottom right), moderate edge wear along the right side, and some surface scuffing in the purple background area. Overall presents well with decent color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $350; CGC 5.0: $450 - $600
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for similar 4.0-5.0 range copies have fluctuated between $225 and $475 depending on shelf appeal. Mid-grade Silver Age DC issues remain steady.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the interior is complete and pages are supple. At a 5.0 grade, it is on the threshold where grading costs are justified for preservation and market liquidity. A professional press could potentially raise this into the 5.5-6.0 range.
Notable Features
Milestone 100th issue. Early Silver Age story. Features Kandor and the miniaturization trope common in the era. 10-cent original cover price.
Authentication Notes
Appearance is consistent with 1959 DC production. Correct 'DC National' logo, period-appropriate ink saturation, and expected paper aging. No immediate signs of restoration visible from the cover image.