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) and George Klein (inks)
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A significant Silver Age story titled 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots.' This issue features the first appearance of Bizarro-Batman. The storyline involves Bizarro-Superman accidentally creating a Bizarro version of Batman while trying to help the real Batman and Superman deal with the Joker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting and wear on the top left and bottom right corners. Light surface wear on the purple background area. Overall gloss remains decent but shows age-related shelf wear and minor creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $70; Graded 5.0: $90 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent 4.5 sales have hovered around $55, while 6.0 copies have reached $85. Graded 9.0+ copies represent the high-end tier for this Silver Age issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The estimated cost of grading plus shipping would exceed the market value increase for a mid-grade raw copy. A professional press could improve the grade slightly by flattened minor surface creases.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. Key Silver Age Bizarro issue. Checkerboard pattern at the top of the cover (part of the 1966 DC branding experiment). Also features the Joker.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age print. Correct 12-cent price point for 1966. Proper ink density and half-tone dot patterns characteristic of the period's printing process are visible in the yellow cage area.