When placed the texture of the comparator is flipped, the texture is also flipped when placed in all possible rotations.
Linked issues
is duplicated by 8
MC-59961
[MC-56951] Repeaters and comparators are placed in the wrong orientation
Resolved
MC-59987
Comparators appear to face the wrong direction.
Resolved
MC-59999
Comparator and Repeater Textures are Backwards
Resolved
MC-60027
Repeaters, Torches, Comparators facing wrong directions
Resolved
MC-60038
Comparators Place Backwards
Resolved
3 more links
Confirmed.