World's Finest Comics #No. 223
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Dick Dillin
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Publication Date
June 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (60 Cent Giant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Superman and Batman co-star with Deadman. This 100-page giant includes 'The Daring Secret Even Batman Never Knew' featuring Deadman, plus reprints of The Composite Superman and various backup stories.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wrinkling/creasing on right edge, spine stress marks with color break, corner blunting, and slight color fading. Visible wear on the spine and edges consistent with a mid-to-low grade copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Copies in VG/FN condition typically sell for $15-$30; high-grade 9.8 copies fetch significantly more ($200+), but this copy is low-to-mid grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value of a mid-grade raw copy does not justify the cost of grading fees. Best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
100-Page Super Spectacular; Features Deadman, Aquaman, and Robotman. Notable for being a 'Giant' format issue which is often prone to spine wear due to thickness.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC 100-Page Giant. Consistent paper aging, period-accurate UPC location [None/Price box], and staple placement for the 'square-bound' style thickness.