World's Finest Comics ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan and George Klein
Cover Artist
Curt Swan and George Klein
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue features a story titled 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!' in which Bizarro-Superman creates a Bizarro-Batman to help him. The storyline includes the Joker being broken out of jail by the Bizarro pair, leading to chaotic interactions with the real Batman and Superman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks) that break color. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Minor surface wear and some yellowing along the right edge of the white border. The center of the cover appears flat with good color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $225; Graded (7.5 or higher): $350 - $500 depending on eye appeal.
Recent Sales
CGC 7.5 copies have recently sold in the range of $350 to $425. Higher grades (9.0+) command significant premiums above $800.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if it reaches a 7.5 or higher, as this is a Silver Age key issue featuring the first appearance of Bizarro Batman. A professional press and clean could potentially bump this to an 8.0.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro Batman. Iconic Silver Age cover. 12-cent cover price. Checkered 'Go-Go' top border. Appearance of the Joker.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct DC logo and 1966 era trade dress. Paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation. Colors are consistent with printing methods of the mid-1960s.