World's Finest Comics starring Superman and Batman ##295
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Burkett
Interior Artist
George Tuska
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson
Publication Date
September 1983
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market with 'The New DC' Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Moon-Dancers' where Superman and Batman face off against cosmic-themed villains called the Moon-Dancers. Includes a backup story featuring Green Arrow in 'The Thief of the World'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and vertical creasing on the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom left and top left. Minor color-breaking creases across the cover surface. Appears to have slightly rounded corners and some shelf wear scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for under $10. High-grade (9.8) copies occasionally reach $50 in auction but demand is relatively low for this specific bronze-age filler issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is a 'reader copy' rather than a high-value investment piece.
Notable Features
Direct Market edition featuring the iconic 'The New DC... There's No Stopping Us Now' logo in the bottom left corner instead of a UPC barcode. Features Moon-Dancer characters.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1983 original copy. Gloss levels and newsprint thickness are consistent with DC's manufacturing standards from the early 1980s.