World's Finest Comics ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics Vol 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Curt Swan
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct) / 12 Cent Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots' features the Joker tricking Bizarro-Superman and Bizarro-Batman into helping him. It explores the interaction between the Silver Age Joker and the Bizarro World logic.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Very sharp copy with deep colors. Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight corner blunting at the bottom right. Minor chipping on the top edge of the checkerboard pattern. Very vibrant gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $250 - $400; Graded CGC 9.0+: $600 - $900
Recent Sales
CGC 9.2 sold for approximately $1,100; Raw VG/FN copies trend around $100-$150. High-grade specimens are increasingly rare and command a premium.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for grading due to the high visible condition. A professional pressing could potentially elevate this to a 9.2 or 9.4, significantly increasing market value given the popularity of Bizarro characters.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman (Silver Age). First appearance of the 'Bizarro-Joker'. Key Silver Age DC issue featuring the Joker. Iconic checkerboard border cover design.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1966 DC comic. Presence of the 12-cent price point and 'National Comics' logo are correct for the era. The paper stock shows period-accurate edge aging (slight off-white).