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
Features the story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots.' The Joker escapes jail with the help of Bizarro-Superman and Bizarro-Batman. It includes Batman, Superman, Joker, and various Bizarro versions of the Justice League.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Extremely sharp for its age. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Very slight spine stress visible near the upper staple. A small circular store stamp is visible on the center-right edge (10c stamp). Minimal color rubbing on the back/spine edge. Overall exceptional eye appeal with vibrant colors and white/off-white page appearance from photo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150-$225; Graded (9.0): $450-$600
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade (6.0) copies range from $40-$60. High-grade copies (9.0+) are scarce and have reached $500+ in recent Heritage/eBay auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for grading. Because this is a Silver Age key (1st Bizarro-Batman) and appears to be in 9.0+ condition, the value multiplier for a certified high grade is significant. A professional press could potentially push this toward a 9.2 or 9.4.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. First appearance of Bizarro-Joker (Bizarro-World version). iconic Curt Swan cover with 'checkered' top border typical of 1966 DC issues. Silver Age key issue.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1960s DC manufacturing. Correct 12-cent price point. Paper aging is appropriate. The '10c' stamp is a common vintage bookstore/UK distributor marking and does not typically indicate a counterfeit.