McFarlane Unleashes Zero Hour Superman, Bizarro, and Brainiac Figures in New Pre-Orders
Every collector knows that some figures are more than just plastic and paint—they’re a time machine. McFarlane Toys is opening the door to not one, but two iconic eras of Superman history with their latest figure reveals. Whether you’re reliving the turbulent chaos of Zero Hour: Crisis in Time! or celebrating the nostalgic charm of Saturday morning cartoons with the Super Friends, these preorders are must-haves for DC fans young and old.
Front and center is the 7” Superman (DC Page Punchers: Zero Hour) Figure, a stunningly detailed collectible that comes packaged with an exclusive comic book. Standing tall in 7-inch scale and boasting Ultra Articulation with up to 22 moving parts, this Superman is ready for dynamic display or action-packed posing. He comes with a soft goods cape for authentic flow, extra hands, and a base for stability. Topping it off is a collectible art card featuring gorgeous character art on the front and a detailed biography on the back.
For those who remember the comics, Zero Hour: Crisis in Time! (1994) was a major DC Comics crossover event penned by Dan Jurgens. Acting as a follow-up to Crisis on Infinite Earths, the storyline introduced a collapsing timeline, bizarre anomalies (like Barbara Gordon suddenly walking again as Batgirl), and the shocking villain turn of Hal Jordan into Parallax. Superman stood firm as a central figure during the chaos—leading the charge alongside Batman, Wonder Woman, and others, even encountering younger and older versions of himself in the time distortions. He became the “symbol of stability” at a moment when even time itself was unraveling.
Importantly, this storyline hit just two years after the world-shattering Death of Superman arc and about a year and a half after his triumphant resurrection in Adventures of Superman #500. For collectors and fans, this figure captures Kal-El at one of the most pivotal eras in his publishing history.
On the lighter—but no less essential—side of things, McFarlane is also revisiting Superman’s quirky opposite with Bizarro (Super Friends Wave 3). Straight from the 1980s Super Friends cartoon, this retro figure brings Bizarro’s backwards look to life: blue suit, red trunks, reversed “S” logo, and a textured red cape. His grimacing sculpt, sharp cheekbones, and slick black hair scream classic Bizarro style. Some figure images even show him wielding his trademark Bizarro Ray—the same device he used in the “Revenge of Bizarro” episode to turn the Justice League into his bizarre counterparts (and even briefly transform Superman into an octopus with the aid of red Kryptonite!).
Also joining Wave 3 is Superman’s longtime nemesis, Brainiac. This figure recreates his animated Super Friends appearance with bright yellow skin, a sharp pink tunic with white trim, black trunks, white boots, and a bold white belt. The colorful design is topped off with a blue-and-white shrinking ray gun, perfect for fans who want that retro cartoon flair on their shelves. Brainiac’s classic look brings a nostalgic burst of Saturday morning energy while honoring one of Superman’s most enduring foes.
Whether you’re a fan of gritty ’90s crossover chaos or the bright Saturday morning nostalgia of the Super Friends, McFarlane Toys has you covered. The Zero Hour Superman, Super Friends Bizarro, and Super Friends Brainiac figures are all available now for preorder at various retailers. Don’t wait—secure your piece of Superman history today before time, or Bizarro’s ray, gets the better of you.
