World's Finest Comics ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics (1941)
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan & George Klein
Cover Artist
Curt Swan & Sheldon Moldoff
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue features 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots' (F.B.I.). The Joker escapes prison with the help of Bizarro, and Superman and Batman must deal with the chaos caused by their Bizarro counterparts. It features the first appearance of Bizarro-Batman (Bizarro No. 1's creation) and Bizarro-Joker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Corner blunting on all four corners, specifically the bottom right. Minor edge wear along the right side and bottom. Light surface scuffing in the purple background and minor foxing or tanning consistent with Silver Age paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $70; Graded (CGC 5.0): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
CGC 6.0 copies have recently sold for approximately $180-$220. Raw mid-grade copies consistently auction between $45 and $75.
Grading Recommendation
Likely not worth professional grading unless for preservation. The value increase for a 5.0 grade typically does not offset the combined costs of shipping, handling, and grading fees ($60+). A clean and press might push it to a 5.5 or 6.0, which would be on the threshold of profitability.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. First appearance of Bizarro-Joker. Key Silver Age Bizarro issue. Checkerboard top-edge trade dress common for DC in 1966.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the color registration, 12-cent price point consistent with 1966, 'Superman DC National Comics' logo, and visible aging of the paper stock and staples.