World's Finest Comics ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)
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!' in which Bizarro-Superman and Bizarro-Batman travel to Earth to break the Joker out of jail, believing him to be 'Bizarro-Joker' because of his white face and antics. Key characters include Superman, Batman, Robin, Joker, and Bizarro versions of the cast.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, color-breaking creases along the spine and right edge, corner blunting (specifically top right and bottom right), surface scuffing on the purple background, and significant foxing/soiling along the bottom white border. Minor edge wear and potential staple oxidation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded (CGC 4.0): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (VG 4.0 to FN 6.0) range from $40 up to $100. Lower grade copies (GD 2.0) typically sell for $15 - $25.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this level unless sentimentally valuable. The cost of grading/shipping would likely equal or exceed the market value gain. A press and clean might improve the appearance but likely won't push the grade high enough to justify the investment.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman and the Bizarro-Joker. Silver Age key for Bizarro enthusiasts. Features the 12-cent silver age cover price and the National Comics/DC logo with checkerboard top border.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic wear patterns for Silver Age paper stock, including natural tanning of the edges. Color registration and dot matrix printing are consistent with mid-1960s DC production standards. No signs of restoration are visible in the image.