WORLD'S FINEST COMICS ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Curt Swan
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!' featuring Superman and Batman. Bizarro-Superman creates a Bizarro-Batman to help free the Joker from prison, resulting in comedic chaos as the Bizarros attempt to 'help' the villain.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, some color-breaking creases along the spine, minor corner blunting, slight yellowing on the edges of the cover, and some surface wear consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $75 - $125; Graded (CGC 6.0): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $60 and $110. CGC 6.0 copies have recently sold for approximately $180.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the interior is clean and cream-to-white pages are present. A professional press could potentially elevate this to a 6.5 or 7.0 by flattening spine stress.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. Key Silver Age Bizarro issue. Features The Joker. Iconic Curt Swan cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC stock. Typical 12-cent price point and 'National Periodical Publications' circle logo are correct for the 1966 era.