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/A Cover (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A silver-age key issue featuring the story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots.' Bizarro-Superman creates Bizarro-Batman to help free the Joker from jail, leading to a comedic conflict between the real World's Finest duo and their illogical counterparts.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner rounding and blunting at all four corners; heavy chipping and wear along the bottom edge; some staining/soiling in the white top border; a faint diagonal crease across the bottom right corner; minor surface scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (4.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $40 to $75. CGC 6.0 copies have recently sold for approximately $180-$210.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition unless intended for personal preservation. The estimated cost of grading and shipping would likely exceed the immediate value gain for a 4.0 copy. A press and clean might improve the appearance but likely won't move the grade past 5.0 due to edge wear.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. First appearance of Bizarro-Joker. Features the 'Bizarro-Code' checkerboard banner. High cover appeal due to the iconic Bizarro theme.
Authentication Notes
The 12-cent cover price, DC 'bullet' logo style, and aging on the paper stock are consistent with original 1966 production. No indicators of reprints such as those from later 'Famous First Edition' series or modern facsimiles are present.