Bizarro first appeared in Superboy #68, published by DC in 1958. That places it in the Silver Age.
Why this issue matters
A flawed, backwards duplicate of Superman, Bizarro's debut introduced a strange, tragic mirror version of the Man of Steel that's remained a cult favourite ever since.
Key facts
Superboy #68
- Character: Bizarro
- Publisher: DC
- Cover year: 1958
- Era: Silver Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1958
- Brainiac Action Comics #242, 1958
- Adam Strange Showcase #17, 1958
More DC firsts from the Silver Age
- Reverse-Flash (Eobard Thawne) The Flash #139, 1963
- Zatanna Hawkman #4, 1964
- Barry Allen (Flash) Showcase #4, 1956
- Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) Showcase #22, 1959
- Martian Manhunter Detective Comics #225, 1955
- Justice League Brave and the Bold #28, 1960
- Supergirl Action Comics #252, 1959
- Poison Ivy Batman #181, 1966
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