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/A Cover (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots' features Bizarro-Superman and Bizarro-Batman freeing the Joker, whom they believe to be a 'Bizarro-Joker' because of his white face. It is a lighthearted Silver Age tale typical of the era's Bizarro storylines.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Significant corner wear and rounded/blunted corners on the spine side. Edge wear along the left border. Minimal visible foxing, but the purple background shows some color transfer and light scuffing. Minor surface soiling and moderate center-left creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 5.0): $75 - $110
Recent Sales
Recent 5.0 - 6.0 CGC sales ranged from $85 to $130. Raw copies in mid-grade condition have recently sold for $40 on average.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for grading unless sentimental value is high. The cost of grading plus shipping would likely equal or exceed the market value increase for a 5.0 grade. A professional press could potentially raise it to a 6.0, but it remains a minor key.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman (Silver Age version). Silver Age Joker appearance. Notable 'Checkered Top' DC branding era. 12-cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits authentic Silver Age newsprint aging and ink saturation typical of 1966 DC issues. Staple placement is correct for the era's binding methods. No signs of reproduction or modern digital printing artifacts.