Kevin Smith's Cosmic Conundrum: A Backwards Journey in the DC Universe

This news highlights an exciting chapter for a renowned creative in the realm of comic books. The filmmaker, writer, and actor returns to the medium with a distinctive project set within the DC universe.

Kevin Smith has long been recognized as a seminal figure in geek culture. His career has been marked by numerous projects that resonate with fans, including animated ventures dedicated to legendary action figures for popular streaming platforms. His impressive résumé also features work on iconic comic characters such as Daredevil, Spider-Man paired with his intriguing partner, as well as contributions to stories about the Green Hornet, Green Arrow, and the caped crusader among others.

Now, the established creator is venturing back into Comic book writing, as has been clearly established, that he will drive a new storyline centered around a unique character concept for DC. The upcoming four-issue limited series, which delves into the beginnings of a “backwards opposite” to the celebrated hero from Krypton, carries a novel name that reflects its offbeat nature.

The narrative embarks with familiar faces from the world of comics. It follows a trusted companion of the iconic hero along with the determined editor-in-chief of a prominent publication as they leave their usual newsroom environment for an extraordinary cosmic journey. Their adventure leads them into an alternate dimension, one that mirrors their own great city in surprisingly similar ways and regards its famed daily as a relic of high esteem. In the course of unraveling the mystery of this uncanny universe, they come face-to-face with an ambiguous figure whose true nature is as baffling as it is unpredictable. Is the character perhaps an overzealous admirer of the legendary hero, the embodiment of unbridled disorder, or might he represent nothing more than an enigma?

In bringing this project to life, Smith is collaborating with a writer known for her work on another celebrated superhero series. Additionally, an artist celebrated for his contributions to notable projects is Entrusted with overseeing the interior artwork along with the… design of the principal cover. A preview of the striking cover design has already been made available.

Looking ahead, the series is scheduled for its "made its inaugural appearance on April 1 in" 2026, with new installments anticipated on a monthly basis until the series reaches its planned conclusion later in the summer.