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), George Klein (inks)
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!' showcasing Superman and Batman team-ups. Notable for the first appearance of Bizarro-Batman and the Bizarro-Joker. The Joker manipulates the Bizarros into forming the F.B.I. to defeat the real World's Finest duo.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and minor color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; slight surface wear and minor soiling visible in the white areas; apparent minor tanning near the edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $65 - $90; Graded (CGC 5.0): $120 - $150
Recent Sales
Copies in 5.0 condition have recently sold between $70 and $110. A CGC 9.4 copy sold for over $1,000, while lower grades (3.0-4.0) hover around $40-$55.
Grading Recommendation
Optional. This is a Silver Age key, but at a mid-grade (approx. 5.0), the cost of grading and shipping may approach 50% of the book's value. It is worth grading only if used for long-term preservation or if a professional press and clean could bump it to a 6.0+.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman; first appearance of Bizarro-Joker. Features the iconic 'Checkered Board' DC logo variant from the mid-60s. Silver Age key issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC stock. Proper 12-cent price point and 'Comics Code Authority' seal alignment. Print registration on the purple background and yellow lettering is consistent with 1966 production standards.