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/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!' and 'The Joker's Bizarro-Gags!' This issue introduces Bizarro-Batman and features a team-up between the Joker and the Bizarros.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, heavy color-breaking creases along the left spine edge, minor corner blunting, possible top edge wear with small tears, and general surface wear typical of a mid-grade Silver Age comic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 4.0): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $35 and $60 depending on the specific eye appeal and spine integrity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector desires encapsulation for preservation. The cost of CGC grading plus shipping likely exceeds the value added for a 4.0 grade copy.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. Silver Age key. Notable for its iconic Bizarro-style humor and Joker appearance.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct Silver Age 12-cent price point, DC National Comics logo, and era-appropriate paper oxidation along the edges.