World's Finest Comics ##281
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Burkett (Main Story)
Interior Artist
George Tuska
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia
Publication Date
July 1982
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Newsstand with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a team-up between Superman and Batman against the 'Army of Crime.' The 'Dollar Comics' era issue also includes backup features involving Green Arrow, Hawkman, and Shazam (Captain Marvel).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy creasing on the lower right corner and center-right edge. Significant spine stress and color-breaking ticks. The cover shows signs of surface wear through the plastic bag, including scuffing and likely some tanning of the paper common for 80s newsprint stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Lower grade raw copies frequently sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies are rarely seen but typically remain under $60 due to low demand for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is a 'reader' copy suitable for a personal collection rather than investment.
Notable Features
Part of the 'Dollar Comics' giant-size format. Contains multiple backup stories. Features a newsstand UPC barcode. Notable for the Bronze Age crossover cast.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1982 publication. The wear patterns, original $1.00 price mark in the red circle, and standard DC 'bullet' logo registration are consistent with legitimate printings from this era.