Lobo #1 Brings the Main Man Back to His ’90s Roots (Review)

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Lobo, the popular, tough, and often reckless anti-hero, is returning in a new comic series. Over the past forty years, he’s become a well-known figure in the DC Universe, battling Superman on multiple occasions, being caught up in huge disasters, and even briefly joining the Justice League. However, he hasn’t had his own regular comic series since the New 52 era—and even then, it wasn’t quite the Lobo fans know and love! Now, with DC Comics’ new All In storyline moving forward, iconic characters like Lobo are taking center stage.

Following the events of DC K.O. and the Omega Tournament, everyone is moving forward with their lives. Lobo competed, but was defeated by Wonder Woman. Fortunately, Superman, the tournament winner, brought all the fighters—including Lobo—back to life and gave them incredible power. Now, after 27 years, Lobo is headlining his own new comic series, and it’s everything fans expect: plenty of fighting, swearing, and destroying anything that annoys him.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

PROS CONS
Perfect for Lobo stans Can be overwhelming for some readers
Unique vibe and ‘feel’ Somewhat thin plot for debut issue

Lobo #1 is the ’90s Revival You Didn’t Know You Needed

The latest iteration of Lobo is a team effort from Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, and Nate Piekos. The first issue follows Lobo through a typical day in space: drinking, getting into fights, and chasing a bounty. He finds his target at a bar, ready to collect the reward, but things take a turn when Omni Mega+ Entertainment Corp buys the bounty company he works for, effectively canceling his payout. Now, Lobo has to figure out how to earn a living and heads straight to the corporation’s headquarters to demand answers.

Lobo learns that Omni has taken over all the bounty hunting agencies in the galaxy, claiming there’s a huge demand for antiheroes. Omni plans to profit from the exciting, violent world of antiheroes by creating a reality show, but Lobo isn’t interested. He responds by wrecking Omni’s offices and fighting through their security forces. Surprisingly, this impresses Mr. Kzzt, the head of Omni, who realizes Lobo is perfect for their new project. Kzzt offers Lobo his own reality show, documenting his life as a bounty hunter.

Lobo is Over-The-Top, Violent, and Crude (Exactly as It Should Be)

I appreciated DC’s return to classic storytelling with ‘All In,’ but I’ve always enjoyed things a little different. Now that DC has earned its readers’ trust, they can take risks and offer books that stand out. And this one definitely does! It’s bursting with energy and feels fresh. From the character designs to its satirical take on the entertainment world, this book brings something new and exciting to the DC Universe.

If you’re a fan of Skottie Young’s work, he’s a fantastic fit for this book. His experience with titles like I Hate Fairyland has clearly prepared him for Lobo. Young creates a world that’s gritty, intense, and genuinely frightening, but also wildly over-the-top and hilarious. He’s remarkably self-aware in his writing; one moment Lobo is making dated pop culture jokes, and the next he’s starring in a show that’s clearly inspired by Dog the Bounty Hunter. It’s a lot to take in, but it all comes together brilliantly.

I really have to commend Corona and Beaulieu on their presentation of Lobo. This book is packed with everything from incredibly imaginative alien landscapes and creatures to intense, graphic action. It’s deliberately gritty and unpleasant, and that’s exactly what makes it work. The creative team understands that Lobo thrives in a world that feels dangerous and brutal, and they’ve perfectly captured that. It’s remarkable how they managed to make something so harsh also visually appealing.

This book isn’t for everyone – it’s packed with action, lots of talking, and Lobo’s famously over-the-top personality. However, I still recommend giving it a try. As a new DC comic launching the Next Level initiative, it really highlights how different this era is from previous events like All In. It’s a time of bold choices and experimentation, and if you enjoy that in a comic, you should definitely check out Lobo #1.

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2026-03-18 16:41