Bizarro Year None #3 — Kevin Smith and Nick Pitarra Unwind the Sinister Truth of Bizarro World
Jimmy and Perry are trying to survive Bizarro World, but this backwards planet is hiding a dark, sinister secret beneath its mirror-image madness. In issue #3, Kevin Smith and Nick Pitarra peel back the layers of this deranged reality in a story that’s equal parts hilarious and horrifying.
If you’ve been following Jimmy Olsen and Perry White’s misadventures since they first stumbled onto this inverted Earth, you know the premise is built on delightful absurdity. Everything is backward, everyone speaks in opposites, and the logic is delightfully broken. But as we settle into issue #3 of Bizarro Year None, it becomes clear that this world is far more than just a funhouse mirror for our heroes. The setup is deceptively simple, but the tone is shifting in a way that promises to make your skin crawl.
Kevin Smith and Eric Carrasco have crafted a narrative where the 'me no like' catchphrases mask something genuinely unsettling. As Jimmy and Perry adjust to their new, terrible reality, they start to realize that the inhabitants of Bizarro World aren’t just playing by different rules—they’re playing a game with them. The planet itself feels alive in the worst way, treating these two interlopers not as guests, but as draft versions in a deranged, repeated experiment of life and death.
Nick Pitarra’s art is the perfect vehicle for this descent into madness. His lines have a rough, textured quality that captures the grimy, disjointed nature of a world where nothing is quite right. You can feel the desperation in the panel layouts as the characters realize they aren’t just lost; they’re part of a cycle they can’t easily escape. The visuals do so much of the heavy lifting here, turning a comedic premise into a claustrophobic thriller without ever losing its unique Bizarro flavor.
This is one of those mid-run issues that recontextualizes everything that came before. If you’re picking up this series because you’re a fan of Smith’s writing or Pitarra’s distinct style, this arc is essential. It takes the iconic Superman supporting cast and throws them into a scenario that feels fresh, dangerous, and surprisingly high-stakes. It’s a masterclass in taking familiar characters and stripping away their comfort zones.
I’ll leave you with this thought: if you’re curious about the official origin of this weird corner of the DC Universe, this issue is a critical piece of that puzzle. It’s dark, it’s funny, and it’s completely unlike anything else on the shelves right now. It’s the kind of book that stays with you long after you’ve put it down.