World's Finest ##156
DC Comics • World's Finest Comics
Writer
Edmond Hamilton (Batman/Superman story)
Interior Artist
Curt Swan (Batman/Superman story)
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils), George Klein (inks)
Publication Date
March 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (no UPC as standard for era)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Silver Age key featuring the story 'The Federation of Bizarro Idiots!' in which Bizarro-Superman and Bizarro-Batman break the Joker out of jail to help them fight the real Dynamic Duo. It features the first appearance of Bizarro-Batman in the silver age (distinct from the silver age world of Bizarros).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and cumulative light creasing along the left edge. Visible blunting and minor rounding on the upper right and bottom right corners. Evidence of light surface wear/scuffing on the purple background. Staple area shows slight pulling. General aging and light edge wear consistent with a mid-grade Silver Age copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; Graded (CGC 4.0): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade copies like this ranges from $40 for VG copies to $150+ for high-grade (VF/NM) copies. Prices fluctuate based on the popularity of Bizarro appearances.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading at this level unless for personal preservation. The cost of grading (postage/fees) would comprise a significant portion of its total value. A clean and press could slightly improve eye appeal but likely won't move the grade significantly above a 5.0.
Notable Features
First appearance of Bizarro-Batman. Joker appearance. Silver Age DC 'Checkermart' branding on the top border. 12-cent silver age price point.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC copy. Features typical 1966 matte paper stock, staple style, and color registration consistent with National Periodical Publications (DC) printing standards of the mid-60s.