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/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Silver Age key issue featuring the story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!' The Joker tricks Bizarro-Superman and the newly introduced Bizarro-Batman into helping him escape from prison and causing chaos. Key characters include Batman, Superman, Joker, Bizarro-Superman, and Bizarro-Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
The cover displays vibrant colors and strong gloss. Notable defects include minor spine stress ticks, slight blunting on the top left and bottom right corners, and very faint edge wear. There is a small horizontal crease near the bottom right spine and some minor yellowing on the interior pages visible from the edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $85 - $125; Graded (CGC 7.5): $175 - $225
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (6.0-7.0) have averaged between $60 and $90, while high-grade copies (8.0+) regularly exceed $200 in the current market.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for grading if the interior is clean. The presence of first appearances (Bizarro Batman) and the Joker cover appeal makes it a 'Key' issue where a professional grade significantly increases liquidity and value.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. First appearance of Bizarro-Joker (though he appeared in newspaper strips prior, this is a key early comic appearance). Silver Age DC 12-cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC copy. Visible features such as the 'Checkered' top border (characteristic of DC 1966 titles) and the specific wear patterns on the newsprint are consistent with original 1966 production. No signs of restoration or reproduction detected in image.