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
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. The Storyline involves The Joker being released from prison by Bizarro-Superman and Bizarro-Batman to join the 'F.B.I.' (Federation of Bizarro Idiots). It features Silver Age humor and Bizarro logic applied to the dynamic duo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Moderate corner blunting on all four corners. Minor surface wear and scuffing on the purple background. Slight edge wear along the bottom. The colors remain vibrant, but the structural integrity shows typical mid-grade wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 5.0): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $25 and $60 depending on the severity of spine wear. CGC 6.0 copies have recently sold for approximately $150.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading is likely not cost-effective for this specific issue in this condition unless intended for long-term preservation. A professional press and clean might bump the grade slightly toward 5.5, but the value increase may not cover grading fees.
Notable Features
Significant Silver Age key featuring the first appearance of Bizarro-Batman; features Joker, Batman, Superman, and Bizarro-Superman; characteristic 'checkered' DC top border of the 1966 era.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct Silver Age 12-cent pricing, period-accurate color registration, and the official Comics Code Authority stamp in the top right. Paper aging (off-white) is consistent with 1960s newsprint.