Every Batman Clone in DC Comics, Ranked

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Batman is consistently ranked among the world’s most formidable and skilled individuals. He’s proficient in virtually every fighting style and possesses exceptional deductive reasoning. And if he doesn’t already know something, he learns it with an almost frightening speed and capacity for growth. While Bruce Wayne might not be definitively the best fighter or detective, his true danger lies not in excelling at a single skill, but in his mastery of many. He consistently becomes highly skilled at whatever he sets his mind to, and this versatility is what defines him as both a genius and a significant threat. His adaptability is truly remarkable.

Having a knack for learning and already possessing a wide range of skills, it’s understandable why someone might want to create their own version of Batman. Many people have actually done just that, and today we’re going to explore and rank every comic book character who is essentially a clone of Bruce Wayne.

We’re using a very specific definition of what counts as a clone here. That means no children created through genetic modification, such as Damian or Terry, and we won’t be including copies of characters who have *already* been Batman – like Dick Grayson. However, we will be considering stories from alternate universes, known as Elseworld tales. Now that we’ve clarified that, let’s begin.

6) The Bat-Monster

This sinister duplicate showed up in the strange Elseworlds story, Superman: At Earth’s End. After a devastating apocalypse, a frail Superman attempted to protect Gotham from being destroyed by alien rulers, and took matters into his own hands. He discovered an army of animal-human hybrids, featuring numerous bat-man clones of Bruce Wayne, and a gigantic Batman-monster clone, all brought to life by two clones of Adolf Hitler. He tried to fix the situation himself.

I still can’t quite wrap my head around it, but Superman ended up destroying those creatures, and then… he cremated Batman, *along with himself*, just to make absolutely sure no one would disturb his body. To call the whole thing strange would be a massive understatement! These clones, though… they land last on my list. While they *looked* like Batman, they completely lacked his personality and skills. Honestly, they could have been anyone, and it wouldn’t have mattered much, except for how Superman reacted to the main one. It’s just… bizarre. Truly bizarre. I keep replaying it in my head.

5) Bizarro-Batman

Created by Bizarro, Bizarro-Batman is a flawed copy of the Dark Knight. This twisted version of Batman is a notorious member of the Federation of Bizarro Idiots and the Daffy Duo. As Bizarro World’s least capable detective, he assists the anti-Superman in battling the real Justice League on Earth. He’ll even work alongside the Joker, all as part of their plan to spread mayhem and disrupt any semblance of peace.

He carries a completely impractical belt filled with things that are more trouble than they’re worth – things like cigarette butts, rusty nails, and straight-up trash. He’s basically the antithesis of Batman, and he’s consistently funny. The only reason he isn’t ranked higher is that there’s an even more amusing version of this character already on the list. It’s a tough spot to be in!

4) Darkseid Clone

During the Final Crisis storyline, it initially appeared that Darkseid had killed Batman. However, he actually flung the Dark Knight through time. To hide what he’d done, Darkseid made a perfect copy of Batman, pretending it was the original who had died. Later, in the “Blackest Knight” story, Jason Todd convinced Dick Grayson to attempt to resurrect this duplicate using a Lazarus Pit, believing it was the real Batman. But, due to being killed by Darkseid, becoming a Black Lantern, and the effects of the Pit, the clone’s mind was severely damaged.

The clone possessed all the abilities of the original, but lacked any sense of right or wrong, effectively turning him into a dangerous killer. This offered a frightening look at how terrifying and unpredictable Batman could be. However, it was these malicious acts that led the Bat Family to believe it wasn’t the true Bruce Wayne, and that the real Batman was still at large. It was a key realization for them.

3) Batzarro

Batzarro is a new version of Bizarro-Batman, and he’s just as good as the original. Like his predecessor, he’s truly the World’s Worst Detective, but he has some improvements. The biggest one is his suit. Unlike the original’s poorly made costume, Batzarro has a unique, upside-down Bat-Symbol and a cowl without any eye holes. He’s completely blind – and that actually makes him even better.

He always has a lot of junk spilling out of his belt, and he’s even created his own Batzarrocave – a cave equipped with neon lights and welcoming signs at the entrance. Batzarro is wonderfully chaotic, and I wouldn’t change a thing about him. It’s part of his charm.

2) Robin of Zur-En-Arrh

I have to admit, Chip Zdarsky’s Batman run was a bit all over the place, but I really dug one idea he came up with: a totally new, young Robin! This Robin was actually a clone of Bruce Wayne himself. He saw Zur as a father figure and, amazingly, had all of Bruce’s memories, though Zur kept them hidden with mental blocks to stay in control. Once they beat Zur’s crazy alternate personality, this second Bruce got all his memories back, but then found out he was aging incredibly quickly and only had weeks to live.

The two Bruces used this time to cherish their past together, and the clone even offered his hand to the original after he lost his own. They shared a deeply moving and emotional conversation, both expressing how much they valued the lives they’d lived and the people they shared them with, as the clone passed away due to old age. It was a heartbreaking yet lovely moment, revealing a side of Batman’s emotions that we rarely get to see.

1) Last Knight on Earth

Okay, so I just finished reading Batman: Last Knight on Earth Elseworld, and wow, it’s a dark one! Basically, the world is totally wrecked and under the control of this villain called Omega. It turns out Omega is a clone of Bruce Wayne – made by Alfred, no less! – and implanted with Bruce’s memories *before* everything went down. Alfred stuck him in a fake Arkham Asylum, trying to convince him Batman was all in his head, hoping to give him a normal life. But, of course, it backfires! Bruce figures out what’s going on, breaks out, and gets teamed up with the still-alive head of the Joker – yeah, you read that right! – and together they manage to reclaim the world. The fight against Omega was intense because it’s revealed Omega *is* the original, older, and seriously broken Bruce Wayne. Ultimately, though, the ideals of his younger self – the Batman we know and love – are what save the day. It’s a really compelling story, honestly.

The clone demonstrated that being Batman isn’t about skills or tools, but a decision – the choice to do what’s right, even when facing insurmountable challenges. It’s about believing that even small actions can make a difference and inspire positive change. This clone ultimately saved the world and served as a powerful reminder of Batman’s core principles, succeeding even when the odds were stacked against him. It’s hard to imagine a more effective Batman than one who surpassed the original! Interestingly, this clone, along with several others, first appeared in the Batman: Futures End comic series, though this is the only one we’ve seen actively working in the present.

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2025-10-02 19:11