World's Finest Comics ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!' Joker tricks Bizarro-Superman into helping him escape from jail. Notable for the introduction of Bizarro-Batman and the Bizarro-Joker. Includes appearances by Batman, Superman, and Robin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor edge wear and slight tanning/yellowing of the white areas. Mild vertical creasing near the spine. Surface scuffing visible on the purple background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $60; Graded 5.0: $90 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-grade copies range from $35 to $65. High-grade CGC 9.4+ copies have sold for over $400.
Grading Recommendation
Not currently recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The estimated grade of 5.0-6.0 does not provide enough value increase to offset grading fees and shipping costs.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. First appearance of Bizarro-Joker. Iconic Bizarro-centric cover art. Silver Age DC key issue.
Authentication Notes
The 12-cent cover price, DC 'checkerboard' top banner (standard for 1966), and aging of the paper stock are consistent with an original 1966 assembly. No signs of reproduction or modern reprinting visible.