World's Finest Comics ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots', the Joker joins forces with Bizarro-Superman and Bizarro-Batman. Features the first appearance of Bizarro-Batman (the imperfect duplicate of Batman/Bruce Wayne). Features Bizarro-Superman and Bizarro-Joker (Bizarro-World version).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress/creasing, minor corner blunting, some light surface soiling/scuffing on white areas, and small edge wear on the left spine side. Colors remain vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $70; Graded 6.0: $120 - $160
Recent Sales
CGC 6.0 copies have recently sold between $130 and $155. Raw mid-grade copies typically fetch $50 on average.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading only if seeking long-term preservation. A professional press and clean could potentially bump this to a 6.5 or 7.0, making it more viable for resale profit given the Silver Age key status.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. Iconic 'checkered' top border era of DC. Key Silver Age issue for Bizarro and Joker collectors.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 12-cent Silver Age DC comic. Proper aging visible on paper stock, correct registration of the DC logo and Ben-Day dots in the coloring.