Bizarro: Year None - Unraveling the Mystery of Superman's Backwards Doppelganger
Superman had a big year in 2025 with DC Comics revitalizing his comic line and releasing a DC Universe film. The excitement continues in 2026 as DC announces a new origin story for one of Superman's classic foes. The four-issue miniseries, titled Bizarro: Year None, will focus on the backwards doppelganger of Superman, Bizarro. Over the years, there have been various versions of Bizarro in the comics and adaptations, leading to confusion among fans.
Originally, Bizarro was a clone of Superman who tried to do good but often ended up causing chaos. He created a square-shaped Earth called Htrae, or Bizarro World, using an imperfect cloning ray. Subsequent retcons placed Bizarro World in alternate realities like Earth-29 or Earth-0, with some versions of Bizarro being the result of Lex Luthor's cloning experiments. The character's motivations have varied, with some depictions showing him as actively evil while others portray him as well-meaning but easily misled.
Bizarro: Year None will delve into the complex character with a new origin story co-written by Kevin Smith and Eric Carrasco. The series will feature artwork by Nick Pitarra and variant covers by Frank Quitely and Ibrahim Moustafa. The storyline follows Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen and Daily Planet editor Perry White as they venture into space and encounter a strange version of Metropolis, possibly from another world or dimension. Their encounter with Bizarro prompts them to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic character—is he a misguided Superman admirer, a chaotic force of chance, or simply an ordinary individual?
Comic book fans can look forward to Bizarro: Year None #1 hitting shelves on April 1, 2026. The miniseries promises to offer a fresh perspective on the iconic character and explore the complexities of Bizarro's identity and motivations.