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
Story titled 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots.' The Joker escapes from Arkham and travels to the Bizarro World (Htrae). He creates a 'Bizarro Joker' and helps create 'Bizarro Batman.' Features Superman, Batman, Robin, and The Joker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks (color breaking) along the spine. Slight corner blunting on the top right and bottom right. Minor edge wear along the right side. Colors remain vibrant with high gloss, and the white area on the checkerboard shows minimal tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $250; Graded (CGC 8.0): $400 - $600
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $130 to $300. CGC 8.0 copies have recently realized prices between $475 and $550 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading. The condition appears to be in the 7.5 to 8.5 range. A professional cleaning and pressing (CCG) could potentially bump this to an 8.5 or 9.0, significantly increasing market liquidity and value for this Silver Age key.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. First appearance of Bizarro-Joker. Iconic silver age cover featuring 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots' (F.B.I.). Twelve-cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the ink saturation of the DC logo, paper texture consistent with 1960s non-glossy stock, and standard silver age staple placement. No signs of restoration are visible in the photograph.