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Bizarro
Bizarro-Superman's backward-speaking warped doppelgänger-only wants to be a superhero. But his "help" has left nothing but destruction all through Metropolis, and now the citizens want him out!
Sounds like a job for Jimmy Olsen! He'll lure Bizarro out of the city for good by escorting him on a road trip to "Bizarro America" (a.k.a. Canada), then return to Metropolis a hero and write a best-selling coffee table book about their journey. But to get to the border, the duo will first have to contend with chupacabras, ghosts and used car salesmen! And if they do ever reach the Great White North, will Jimmy have the heart to follow through with his scheme?
This awfullest story of two worst enemies on a terrible road trip am not written by Heath Corson (JUSTICE WAR) or drawn by Gustavo Duarte (Monsters! And Other Stories) with Darwyn Cooke, Francis Manapul, Kelley Jones and others. It no collects BIZARRO #1-6 or DC SNEAK BIZARRO #1.
Sounds like a job for Jimmy Olsen! He'll lure Bizarro out of the city for good by escorting him on a road trip to "Bizarro America" (a.k.a. Canada), then return to Metropolis a hero and write a best-selling coffee table book about their journey. But to get to the border, the duo will first have to contend with chupacabras, ghosts and used car salesmen! And if they do ever reach the Great White North, will Jimmy have the heart to follow through with his scheme?
This awfullest story of two worst enemies on a terrible road trip am not written by Heath Corson (JUSTICE WAR) or drawn by Gustavo Duarte (Monsters! And Other Stories) with Darwyn Cooke, Francis Manapul, Kelley Jones and others. It no collects BIZARRO #1-6 or DC SNEAK BIZARRO #1.
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First published February 9, 2016
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March 10, 2016
I thought about reviewing this the Bizarro way - one star, me hated it, etc. - but decided against it because I really liked this comic and didn’t want anyone unfamiliar with the character to think I was being sincere with my pretend-dislike. But wow, a terrific Bizarro comic - who saw that coming??
It’s a perfect little story for a limited series: the Master of Disaster, Bizarro, is a nuisance in Metropolis so Clark suggests maybe sending him to “Bizarro-America” (Canada) to Jimmy Olsen who could do a photo-essay coffee-table book on their road trip. Throw in a sidekick called Colin the Chupacabra and you’ve got a silly-awesome fun comic!
Heath Corson writes Bizarro in the most likeable, loveable way, like a big puppy dog with a huge heart - I’ve honestly never cared much for Bizarro before but adored him in this book! Jimmy’s great too, the straight man to Bizarro’s clown, the two play off each other wonderfully. The friendly bickering dynamic takes its cue from Asterix, Obelix, and Dogmatix (such an inspired choice) - Jimmy as Asterix, the cunning leader, Bizarro is Obelix, the simple, super-strong big fella, and Colin is Bizarro’s pet, the silent cutie tagging along. That’s a huge plus for me as an Asterix fan, but then who isn’t one?
Lots of familiar faces from the DCU crop up like Superman and Batman as well as Zatanna, Riddler and Jonah Hex but what really won me over was Corson working in King Tut as the villain - KING TUT!! Amazing. And exactly the kind of villain a book as light and bonkers as this needed.
The art is outstanding. Gustavo Duarte’s name didn’t click until about the second issue but I suddenly remembered he drew an incredible silent comic called Monsters that was published by Dark Horse a couple of years ago (highly recommended if you haven’t already partook). It really helps a book when the artist is a superb storyteller themselves and Duarte showed that in Monsters.
He gives Bizarro this unique look - and I love that DC brought in Duarte and let him be himself - that’s very cartoonish and exaggerated but very appealing too. His style perfectly matches Corson’s script in that both are clever and brilliant but silly and over the top too. Even the design of the book is brilliantly Bizarro-ed - the chapters are backwards (beginning at 6, ending at 1) and the book’s spine is upside-down! No other book at DC (or Marvel for that matter) looks like this and I hope we get to see Duarte on more mainstream titles.
As if that weren’t enough, a roster of the finest art talent contributes to the book by drawing part of a page in their own individual style: Tim Sale, Darwyn Cooke, Kelley Jones, Fabio Moon, Gabriel Ba and more make delightful cameos throughout.
About the only part of Bizarro, Jimmy and Colin’s road trip I wasn’t totally stoked about was the Area 51/Mulder and Scully spoof detour they took - otherwise, I loved everywhere they visited (shout out to Bronson, Missouri!). Maybe a dance scene to the tune of Bizarro’s theme, Miley’s Wrecking Ball, might’ve improved things?
Forget everything you thought you knew about Bizarro, Corson/Duarte’s reimagining of the character is fresh, funny, and pure genius. It should be the definitive version of the character because it’s too good to be glossed over. Great fun, Bizarro is easily one of the standouts of the DC You line and one of the publisher’s best efforts in recent years.
Oh what the hell, one Bizarro-ism to close: Worstest Bizarro Comic Ever - BOO-RAY!
It’s a perfect little story for a limited series: the Master of Disaster, Bizarro, is a nuisance in Metropolis so Clark suggests maybe sending him to “Bizarro-America” (Canada) to Jimmy Olsen who could do a photo-essay coffee-table book on their road trip. Throw in a sidekick called Colin the Chupacabra and you’ve got a silly-awesome fun comic!
Heath Corson writes Bizarro in the most likeable, loveable way, like a big puppy dog with a huge heart - I’ve honestly never cared much for Bizarro before but adored him in this book! Jimmy’s great too, the straight man to Bizarro’s clown, the two play off each other wonderfully. The friendly bickering dynamic takes its cue from Asterix, Obelix, and Dogmatix (such an inspired choice) - Jimmy as Asterix, the cunning leader, Bizarro is Obelix, the simple, super-strong big fella, and Colin is Bizarro’s pet, the silent cutie tagging along. That’s a huge plus for me as an Asterix fan, but then who isn’t one?
Lots of familiar faces from the DCU crop up like Superman and Batman as well as Zatanna, Riddler and Jonah Hex but what really won me over was Corson working in King Tut as the villain - KING TUT!! Amazing. And exactly the kind of villain a book as light and bonkers as this needed.
The art is outstanding. Gustavo Duarte’s name didn’t click until about the second issue but I suddenly remembered he drew an incredible silent comic called Monsters that was published by Dark Horse a couple of years ago (highly recommended if you haven’t already partook). It really helps a book when the artist is a superb storyteller themselves and Duarte showed that in Monsters.
He gives Bizarro this unique look - and I love that DC brought in Duarte and let him be himself - that’s very cartoonish and exaggerated but very appealing too. His style perfectly matches Corson’s script in that both are clever and brilliant but silly and over the top too. Even the design of the book is brilliantly Bizarro-ed - the chapters are backwards (beginning at 6, ending at 1) and the book’s spine is upside-down! No other book at DC (or Marvel for that matter) looks like this and I hope we get to see Duarte on more mainstream titles.
As if that weren’t enough, a roster of the finest art talent contributes to the book by drawing part of a page in their own individual style: Tim Sale, Darwyn Cooke, Kelley Jones, Fabio Moon, Gabriel Ba and more make delightful cameos throughout.
About the only part of Bizarro, Jimmy and Colin’s road trip I wasn’t totally stoked about was the Area 51/Mulder and Scully spoof detour they took - otherwise, I loved everywhere they visited (shout out to Bronson, Missouri!). Maybe a dance scene to the tune of Bizarro’s theme, Miley’s Wrecking Ball, might’ve improved things?
Forget everything you thought you knew about Bizarro, Corson/Duarte’s reimagining of the character is fresh, funny, and pure genius. It should be the definitive version of the character because it’s too good to be glossed over. Great fun, Bizarro is easily one of the standouts of the DC You line and one of the publisher’s best efforts in recent years.
Oh what the hell, one Bizarro-ism to close: Worstest Bizarro Comic Ever - BOO-RAY!
July 3, 2020
Let me start off with just saying that I've always hated Bizarro as a character. Every time he talks it just hurts my head trying to sort out all the double negatives. But Heath Corson has written a fun comic. I don't particularly like "cartoony" art in my comics, but Gustavo Duarte's art really works for this book.
Received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 15, 2016
A surprisingly charming take on an underrated (and admittedly one-note) character in the DCU.
This book, buoyed by its adorable artwork, manges to hit all the right notes for me, including pairing him up with Jimmy Olsen (another underutilized character in the modern Superman universe.)
This is a fun fluffy read, for those who want a break from the mainstream (and somewhat darker) DCU.
This book, buoyed by its adorable artwork, manges to hit all the right notes for me, including pairing him up with Jimmy Olsen (another underutilized character in the modern Superman universe.)
This is a fun fluffy read, for those who want a break from the mainstream (and somewhat darker) DCU.
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January 19, 2016DNF at 18 pages, 0 stars.
I don’t know why I continue to waste my time on books like this. This one was the most inane graphic novel I’ve ever read. I knew it wasn’t going to be anything fantastic going in, but this one really scrapes the bottom of the barrel.
I don’t know why I continue to waste my time on books like this. This one was the most inane graphic novel I’ve ever read. I knew it wasn’t going to be anything fantastic going in, but this one really scrapes the bottom of the barrel.
May 5, 2016
For most of the first two issues, reading Bizarro-speak was giving me a headache. But I got used to it, eventually, and by the last issue, I was deciphering him without effort. Which, in retrospect, might be a little worrisome. At any rate, if you can get past the not insubstantial barrier of Bizarro's speech patterns, this ends up being a nice, if strange, buddy comic with Bizarro and Jimmy Olsen.
March 9, 2016
Brilliant, funny, sweet, heartwarming comic. Bizarro is an adorable doofus, and this awesome mini-series will make you love him! One of the worstest old Marvel comic books! (see what I did there)
July 3, 2020
I should probably preface this review by saying that I am an unabashed fan of Bizarro. Not sure I can fully articulate why. There's just something charming about seeing Superman's powers in the hands of a buffoon with no concept of right and wrong.
However I'll be the first to admit that it's tough to take a one-note joke like Bizarro and build a successful mini series around him. I've read a few, and they don't always impress me. Not like this one does.
I love Corson's approach here. Bizarro isn't depicted as a straight up villain like in previous outings, rather a well-meaning but terribly inept hero. He earnestly believes he is helping the citizens of Metropolis, even though his trademark bumblings are causing more harm than good. And with this kind-yet-clumsy approach to Bizarro, the friendship with Jimmy Olsen doesn't feel so contrived and he's a much more loveable dummy.
Gustavo Duarte's art makes it clear from the outset that this book is meant to be fun. And it certainly is. However it loses marks only because I'm not entirely fluent in Bizarro speak, and wading through some of the dialogue can feel like the slightest slog.
However I'll be the first to admit that it's tough to take a one-note joke like Bizarro and build a successful mini series around him. I've read a few, and they don't always impress me. Not like this one does.
I love Corson's approach here. Bizarro isn't depicted as a straight up villain like in previous outings, rather a well-meaning but terribly inept hero. He earnestly believes he is helping the citizens of Metropolis, even though his trademark bumblings are causing more harm than good. And with this kind-yet-clumsy approach to Bizarro, the friendship with Jimmy Olsen doesn't feel so contrived and he's a much more loveable dummy.
Gustavo Duarte's art makes it clear from the outset that this book is meant to be fun. And it certainly is. However it loses marks only because I'm not entirely fluent in Bizarro speak, and wading through some of the dialogue can feel like the slightest slog.
February 12, 2016
Bizarro indeed!
While I didn't love this, it had some funny moments in there. The artwork was good and fit the cartoon - like style of the storyline . my favorite part of this was the cameos and how the interacted with Bizarro. As a whole solid book, with a lot of humor thrown in..
I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher. .
While I didn't love this, it had some funny moments in there. The artwork was good and fit the cartoon - like style of the storyline . my favorite part of this was the cameos and how the interacted with Bizarro. As a whole solid book, with a lot of humor thrown in..
I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley.com and the publisher. .
September 29, 2017
A great, quirky all-ages book that made me laugh out loud. Charming and a great buddy story. Plus I loved Colin the chupacabra.
February 3, 2016
Boo-Ray! Bizarro am terrible. Me no finish it!
^if that sentence makes no sense to you in light of my 5 star rating, you should probably get yourself to your LCS or bookstore and pick up a copy of Bizarro! This is an all ages book that can be enjoyed by grown ups and kids alike.
Bizarro is best describe by his worstest friend, Jimmy Olsen: a whirling dervish of chaos. No one can resist liking the big galoot.
The premise of the mini series is a road trip amongst the worstest friends and Bizarro's pet Chupacabra, Colin, who is arguably the best character in the story. Jimmy has an ulterior motive, to photograph Bizarro as they take a trip to Bizarro America (Canada), so that he can become rich off making their story into a coffee table book.
The story takes them through Metropolis, Smallville, the Wild West (where they encounter a literal ghost town), the desert, and alien prison. Along the way, they meet DC favorites and a pair that'll remind you a little too much of Mulder and Scully.
Some of my favorite moments:
- Love the panel where he designs his "ugly costume" in the mirror so the S is mirror imaged
- Bizarro Bats with Jimmy Robin
- Lex mart and Lexbucks
- Jimmy holding Colin in a baby sling
- SPF150 for Bizarro
The story may be hard to get into if you can't decipher Bizarro language but I encourage you not to give up. It definitely pays homage to some old school DC characters and the overall feeling of DC books. 0/10 would never read again (that's 10/10 would DEFINITELY read again for those of you who skipped opposites day in school ;))
*Thank you to DC and NETGALLEY for making this title available for my honest review. It's been on my TBR for months so this was a treat and I am ever so grateful!
^if that sentence makes no sense to you in light of my 5 star rating, you should probably get yourself to your LCS or bookstore and pick up a copy of Bizarro! This is an all ages book that can be enjoyed by grown ups and kids alike.
Bizarro is best describe by his worstest friend, Jimmy Olsen: a whirling dervish of chaos. No one can resist liking the big galoot.
The premise of the mini series is a road trip amongst the worstest friends and Bizarro's pet Chupacabra, Colin, who is arguably the best character in the story. Jimmy has an ulterior motive, to photograph Bizarro as they take a trip to Bizarro America (Canada), so that he can become rich off making their story into a coffee table book.
The story takes them through Metropolis, Smallville, the Wild West (where they encounter a literal ghost town), the desert, and alien prison. Along the way, they meet DC favorites and a pair that'll remind you a little too much of Mulder and Scully.
Some of my favorite moments:
- Love the panel where he designs his "ugly costume" in the mirror so the S is mirror imaged
- Bizarro Bats with Jimmy Robin
- Lex mart and Lexbucks
- Jimmy holding Colin in a baby sling
- SPF150 for Bizarro
The story may be hard to get into if you can't decipher Bizarro language but I encourage you not to give up. It definitely pays homage to some old school DC characters and the overall feeling of DC books. 0/10 would never read again (that's 10/10 would DEFINITELY read again for those of you who skipped opposites day in school ;))
*Thank you to DC and NETGALLEY for making this title available for my honest review. It's been on my TBR for months so this was a treat and I am ever so grateful!
January 7, 2016
This book was terrible!! Oops, sorry, that's my Bizarro side speaking. Let me try again. This book was awesome!! I've never been a fan of Bizarro, but Heath Corson (Justice League: Throne of Atlantis) and Gustavo Duarte do a phenomenal job of pulling off this hilarious book, which features Jimmy Olsen and plenty of laughable cameos and roles for other heroes and villains. I honestly couldn't enjoy this book any more, and I hope you will too!
April 26, 2016
I never thought that I would love a book
about Bizarro as much as I did this.
While trying to be a hero like Superman
Bizarro causes so much destruction
that a grand scheme is hatched to send him
to Bizarro America
Canada.
And who better to escort the big guy
but his worstest friend.
Jimmy Olsen.
Hilarious insanity is the kindest word for what
happens next.
Pure chaos is more apt.
Amazingly
Clever
and brimming with
fresh creativity.
This book was an absolute joy
about Bizarro as much as I did this.
While trying to be a hero like Superman
Bizarro causes so much destruction
that a grand scheme is hatched to send him
to Bizarro America
Canada.
And who better to escort the big guy
but his worstest friend.
Jimmy Olsen.
Hilarious insanity is the kindest word for what
happens next.
Pure chaos is more apt.
Amazingly
Clever
and brimming with
fresh creativity.
This book was an absolute joy
September 10, 2016
Superman asks Jimmy Olsen to take Bizarro on a road trip so that he doesn't destroy Metropolis. Lots of road trip hijinks occur. This book is really funny, and the artist does a good job of portraying slapstick action and reactions. If you like superheroes done in a cartoony style, this is really worth picking up.
January 21, 2016
Review to follow after release date.
January 31, 2016
This was, hands down, one of the funniest graphic novels that I have ever read! It willingly and happily spoofed anything within sight, and it was just a pure delight to read.
March 16, 2016
A witty and heartwarming tale for the one of the most misunderstood characters in comics.
June 19, 2017
What a pure and utter joy it was to read this book.
As the AV Club review states (I'm paraphrasing) This is the comic if you like wonderfully illustrated and FUN stories. Full marks (and a big hug) go to Heath Corson for writing this. Don't think of this as a book set in DC continuity but more like a side animated movie that plays with the characters. A cartoon in the most wonderful sense of the word. Jimmy Olsen wants to do a coffee table book and decides a road trip with Bizarro to Canada will help fit the bill. We get a wonderful take on Bizarro, a good hearted Superman clone who just wants to fit in. We get the Bizarro-speak (used to comic effect), we get a different take on Jimmy Olsen but one that fits with the story, and we get a road trip to end all road trips. Each comic (1-6) has its own little story but it all comes together in a perfect story arc. That says a lot about Corson (who I think helps run a podcast Nerdist Writer's Panel) and his skill as a writer - he pulls off the comedy, the fun stories but still manages a full story arc that ties everything together. And the art - the art is AMAZING. Cartoonish but perfect for the story and a style I love.
Some reviews complain it is too silly or the Bizarro-speak is too confusing but gosh...relax people and enjoy this comedic comic for what it is - one of he best times I have had reading comics in a long time.
As the AV Club review states (I'm paraphrasing) This is the comic if you like wonderfully illustrated and FUN stories. Full marks (and a big hug) go to Heath Corson for writing this. Don't think of this as a book set in DC continuity but more like a side animated movie that plays with the characters. A cartoon in the most wonderful sense of the word. Jimmy Olsen wants to do a coffee table book and decides a road trip with Bizarro to Canada will help fit the bill. We get a wonderful take on Bizarro, a good hearted Superman clone who just wants to fit in. We get the Bizarro-speak (used to comic effect), we get a different take on Jimmy Olsen but one that fits with the story, and we get a road trip to end all road trips. Each comic (1-6) has its own little story but it all comes together in a perfect story arc. That says a lot about Corson (who I think helps run a podcast Nerdist Writer's Panel) and his skill as a writer - he pulls off the comedy, the fun stories but still manages a full story arc that ties everything together. And the art - the art is AMAZING. Cartoonish but perfect for the story and a style I love.
Some reviews complain it is too silly or the Bizarro-speak is too confusing but gosh...relax people and enjoy this comedic comic for what it is - one of he best times I have had reading comics in a long time.
May 19, 2021
Superman Bizarro
by Heath Corson and Gustavo Duarte
Bizarro has never been a favourite of mine, and I think DC has always had problems dealing with him. Created as an imperfect clone of Superman, he has all of powers, or some backwards version of them, which makes him a viable threat. But Bizarro is also mentally slow and speaks disjointedly to put it mildly, so he is portrayed mostly as a nuisance. Alan Moore’s Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow and Infinite Crisis showed us how terrifying an unleashed Bizarro would have. So DC tends to go with the character being a funny problem.
This miniseries goes even further, just plunging into the zany and not being part of continuity, which kinda disappointed me since I thought this one was part of the timeline.
Our story is Bizarro goes on a roadtrip with Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen. And mayhem ensues. At one point they end up in Smallville and meet King Tut from the Batman 66 television show. Other guest stars include The Riddler and Jonah Hex’s ghost and Zatanna, and eventually they reach Canada, my home and native land, and where Superman co-creator Joe Shuster once lived. I am not a big fan of goofy idiot Jimmy either, but here in a small dose of non continuity, it is slightly fun. Jimmy Olsen as a Weirdness Magnet but not liking it is more in line with my view of the character.
by Heath Corson and Gustavo Duarte
Bizarro has never been a favourite of mine, and I think DC has always had problems dealing with him. Created as an imperfect clone of Superman, he has all of powers, or some backwards version of them, which makes him a viable threat. But Bizarro is also mentally slow and speaks disjointedly to put it mildly, so he is portrayed mostly as a nuisance. Alan Moore’s Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow and Infinite Crisis showed us how terrifying an unleashed Bizarro would have. So DC tends to go with the character being a funny problem.
This miniseries goes even further, just plunging into the zany and not being part of continuity, which kinda disappointed me since I thought this one was part of the timeline.
Our story is Bizarro goes on a roadtrip with Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen. And mayhem ensues. At one point they end up in Smallville and meet King Tut from the Batman 66 television show. Other guest stars include The Riddler and Jonah Hex’s ghost and Zatanna, and eventually they reach Canada, my home and native land, and where Superman co-creator Joe Shuster once lived. I am not a big fan of goofy idiot Jimmy either, but here in a small dose of non continuity, it is slightly fun. Jimmy Olsen as a Weirdness Magnet but not liking it is more in line with my view of the character.
July 15, 2018
This was a fun little read. Bizarro is one of my favorite characters, and seeing him and Jimmy Olsen be pals was a funny little what-if. This is one of those non-canonical reads that's a nice little break from serious comic continuity. I found myself chuckling more than a couple of times. I would have probably enjoyed it more if the road trip would have made sense with the actual geography of the DC Universe. That seemed like a bit of a cop-out just to get Jimmy and Bizarro in a variety of places, and humor is more impressive when everything makes sense. But still... I can't say I didn't have fun with this book, and during a stressful day, it was the perfect choice. (My personal favorite issue was the one where they went to a Zatanna magic show in Branson; I've been to Branson several times, so I enjoyed seeing how they tied in that locale--and actually did so fairly accurately. Plus... the idea of Zatanna performing in Branson... that alone is worth a chuckle.)
June 20, 2018
This book is amazing! It's funny, sweet, and leaves you wanting to incorporate Bizarro's mangled speech into your own, everyday vocabulary. Sure, big B may have started out as a villian (and a not-inconsequential one at that) but here he has been construed as a well-meaning but rather clumsy galoot, and he is the better for it. Be not afraid of this comic, there is no need to have a tight grasp on DC canon (however, said knowledge does makes some of the smaller jokes sizzle, but they are veryvery small chucklers); though, I would recommend you enjoy buddy comedy and road trip tropes, as this is a buddy road trip story. Also, if you've a affinity for Scooby-Doo style mysteries--but with Real Magic!--this book is definitely something you would enjoy.
May 7, 2020
Me love Bizarro! Me am not going to write the whole review like this, sorry.
I don't really have much to say—the story is rambling and ridiculous in a great way, and it actually does some interesting things, particularly in the issue with Zatanna, where Bizarro and . The art is wonderfully cartoony and overall it's a fun buddy story.
If I had a critique: B-listers like Bizarro, Zatanna and Jonah Hex are thrown it without really being explained, so I'm not sure if this would appeal to the comic's target audience. Do kids these days know who these characters are? I only got into superheroes as an adult, so maybe I'm wrong here. If nothing else, comic-loving adults can buy it for kids and read it with them.
Anyway, this is a good choice if you want a fun and goofy read.
I don't really have much to say—the story is rambling and ridiculous in a great way, and it actually does some interesting things, particularly in the issue with Zatanna, where Bizarro and . The art is wonderfully cartoony and overall it's a fun buddy story.
If I had a critique: B-listers like Bizarro, Zatanna and Jonah Hex are thrown it without really being explained, so I'm not sure if this would appeal to the comic's target audience. Do kids these days know who these characters are? I only got into superheroes as an adult, so maybe I'm wrong here. If nothing else, comic-loving adults can buy it for kids and read it with them.
Anyway, this is a good choice if you want a fun and goofy read.
February 14, 2018
Wonderfully demented madcap and hysterical, Heath Corson and Gustavo Duarte's Bizarro is a true delight.
Bizarro and Jimmy Olsen ( promised a coffee table book with a large advance) travel cross-country to Bizarro America a.k.a. Canada. What could possibly go wrong?
The mayhem that ensues is joyous anarchy as these two are aided and abetted by Colin the (alien) Chupacabra , aliens, FBI Agents, ghosts and a hardened criminal chipmunk.
About as much fun as a comic can be.
Bizarro and Jimmy Olsen ( promised a coffee table book with a large advance) travel cross-country to Bizarro America a.k.a. Canada. What could possibly go wrong?
The mayhem that ensues is joyous anarchy as these two are aided and abetted by Colin the (alien) Chupacabra , aliens, FBI Agents, ghosts and a hardened criminal chipmunk.
About as much fun as a comic can be.
June 23, 2019
I read remember when DC annouced their top tear goofy miniseries line (Bat-Mite, Bizarro and All Star Six Pack) this was the one I was LEAST excited about. I mean I wanted to read it but I wasn't quite as thrilled about it as I was the others. But man... that was a mistake. This is just the sort of silly series I had been missing for a long, long, time.
It might not be everyone's cup of tea since Bizarro is well... Bizarro but I really, really enjoyed it.
It might not be everyone's cup of tea since Bizarro is well... Bizarro but I really, really enjoyed it.
April 18, 2020
I had low expectations when i purchased this volume.
Wow was i just completely caught off guard with how fun this book was when i finished it.
Its hilarious, campy and fun. The story line is actually really interesting and keeps you wanting to read to the end.
Highly recommend this comic series =D i wish there was more of this loveable hero.
Wow was i just completely caught off guard with how fun this book was when i finished it.
Its hilarious, campy and fun. The story line is actually really interesting and keeps you wanting to read to the end.
Highly recommend this comic series =D i wish there was more of this loveable hero.
December 14, 2020
I'm not sure I liked the central premise of Canada being "Bizarro America" (even if it is true). Despite that, this series was more fun and original (in its art) than I ever imagined possibe. In the end (spoiler coming) I was a bit disappointed they never did make it to Bizarro America, I mean Canada.
January 19, 2025
One of the funniest graphic novels I have read, up there with Groo and Asterix for zaniness. Bizarro-speak takes getting used to, of course, but other than that pretty perfect.
The Zatanna issue had me literally laughing out loud several times.
I love this. It's fun and lighthearted, but with many fun nods to other parts of DC - did not expect the Warlord cameo!
The Zatanna issue had me literally laughing out loud several times.
I love this. It's fun and lighthearted, but with many fun nods to other parts of DC - did not expect the Warlord cameo!
September 16, 2019
Bizarro is a comedic take on a road trip.
Funny, light reading , good for a palate cleanser in between books like Batman hush and Justice league origin or superman man of tomorrow
Funny, light reading , good for a palate cleanser in between books like Batman hush and Justice league origin or superman man of tomorrow
March 13, 2021
Sorry, DNF. Bizarro is a character that I always have trouble with and even in this humorous look at him, I couldn't get into it. His speech patterns makes my head explode. I think if it wasn't for that I would have enjoyed it much more. Not for me.
June 15, 2024
Jimmy Olsen and Bizarro go on a road trip to Canada because Olsen wants Metropolis to be rid of the reverse-Superman.
It's cute, it's silly and the art style complements it but groundbreaking it is not. Also, Bizarro opposite-speak gets annoying after a while (a fact Jimmy Olsen agrees with).
It's cute, it's silly and the art style complements it but groundbreaking it is not. Also, Bizarro opposite-speak gets annoying after a while (a fact Jimmy Olsen agrees with).
June 14, 2017
It am terrible book. You not never read it.
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