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
Features the story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!' and 'The Joker's Bizarro-World Super-Show!' This issue features the Joker travelling to Bizarro World to recruit Bizarro-Superman and the first appearance of Bizarro-Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color breaking, minor corner blunting, small vertical crease on the upper left corner near the DC logo, and pencil writing (likely a distribution mark) next to the letter 'N' in 'FINE'. Some minor edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 5.0): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent 5.0 (VG/FN) graded copies have sold in the $130 range. High-grade (9.0+) copies can fetch over $600 due to the silver age cross-over appeal of Joker and Bizarro.
Grading Recommendation
Optional. Only recommended if intended for long-term preservation or if the owner believes a professional clean and press would push it to a 6.0 (Fine). In its current state, grading fees may exceed the value added.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. Joker appearance. Silver Age DC. Includes the 12-cent silver age price point and the classic 'checkerboard' DC banner at the top.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC copy. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related off-white to cream coloring. Staple placement and 'National Periodical Publications' logo are consistent with 1966 production.