World's Finest Comics starring Superman and Batman ##289
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Burkett
Interior Artist
George Tuska and Pablo Marcos
Cover Artist
Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson
Publication Date
March 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The main story, 'The Once and Future Superman!', features Superman and Batman dealing with a cosmic threat involving the Superman of the future. It is a standard Bronze Age team-up issue.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks prominent along the left edge, several color-breaking creases, significant blunting and wear on the bottom left corner, minor soiling on the white border areas, and general cover wear consistent with handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies of this issue typically range from $2 to $10. High-grade slabbed copies rarely exceed $60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition (estimated mid-grade).
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC box area), Bronze Age team-up story, iconic Ed Hannigan cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC production. Features the correct 60-cent price point for 1983, standard newsprint interior pages, and period-accurate logo design.