While Momoa is about to make his DCU debut as the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo in Supergirl, the actor originally played Aquaman in the previous cinematic universe before it was rebooted by new DC Studios head James Gunn and Peter Safran. Momoa made multiple appearances as Aquaman<\/a>, first appearing in 2016’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017’s Justice League before starring in two Aquaman movies (and multiple cameo appearances). However, Momoa is now getting the chance to play Lobo, the DC role many believe he was born to play.<\/p>\n That said, rather than fully ignoring Jason Momoa\u2019s past role as Aquaman in the previous DCEU, the comics are instead having some fun with the exciting change, resulting in a very meta and highly entertaining match-up between Lobo and Aquaman himself in the new Lobo #2 by Skottie Young and Jorge Corona.<\/p>\n 2 Months Before Supergirl, Lobo Takes On Aquaman Ahead of His DCU Debut<\/p>\n In a perfectly timed bit of synergy, DC Comics has pitted Lobo against Aquaman just months before his big-screen debut in the DCU.<\/p>\n In the new Lobo #2, the titular intergalactic bounty hunter continues to work for Omni Omega+ Entertainment Corp., starring in his own galaxy-spanning reality show called “The Main Man”, where Lobo’s various jobs are broadcast as anti-hero entertainment. However, focus group data has resulted in Lobo receiving a new costume and look, as well as the suits’ deciding that Lobo needs to fight a legitimate hero to boost ratings. <\/p>\n As a result, Lobo is given a contract to take on none other than Emperor Aquaman<\/a>, currently traveling the cosmos and building his new intergalactic empire.<\/p>\n Although Aquaman rightly mocks Lobo’s ridiculous new look, the major brawl between the two powerhouses ends after an hour-long stalemate, only concluding when Lobo’s contract is abruptly canceled. Apparently, O.O.E.C just got bought out by Galactic Rodent Productions (undoubtedly the DC cosmic version of Disney).<\/p>\n Will Lobo Ever Fight Aquaman In James Gunn’s DC Universe?<\/p>\n As funny as this brawl between Lobo and Aquaman is, the big question now is whether this showdown could ever happen on the big screen. In a great bit of timing, Jason Momoa literally just joked with Peter Safran about wanting to do a Lobo\/Aquaman project on stage at CinemaCon<\/a> the day before Lobo #2 released from DC Comics.<\/p>\n Could a showdown between Lobo and Arthur Curry happen one day in the new DCU? It’s certainly possible. That said, it seems doubtful that Momoa would still be playing Aquaman now that he’s attached to Lobo.<\/p>\n Metropolis \u00b7 Daily Planet Edition \ud83c\udf0fOriginsLast son<\/p>\n \u2620VillainsKneel!<\/p>\n \u26a1PowersInvincible<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5FilmsBelieve<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcabLegacyHope<\/p>\n UP, UP AND AWAY! \u2192<\/p>\n 01<\/p>\n Before he was Clark Kent, Superman was born Kal-El on a distant planet doomed to destruction. His parents Jor-El and Lara placed him in a rocket ship as an infant, sending him across the cosmos to Earth. What is the name of Superman\u2019s home planet?<\/p>\n \n AThanagar \u2713 Correct! Krypton was a scientifically advanced planet that exploded due to its unstable core. Jor-El, Superman\u2019s father, was the only scientist who foresaw the catastrophe and managed to save his son by launching him toward Earth in a small spacecraft.<\/p>\n \u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Krypton. Thanagar is Hawkman\u2019s homeworld, Apokolips is Darkseid\u2019s domain, and Oa is the headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps. Krypton\u2019s destruction is the defining event of Superman\u2019s origin story.<\/p>\n NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n 02<\/p>\n Superman\u2019s greatest love is a fearless, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who works alongside Clark Kent at the Daily Planet. She\u2019s known for her relentless pursuit of the truth and for being one of the few people who sees both the hero and the man. Who is she?<\/p>\n \n ADiana Prince \u2713 Correct! Lois Lane has been Superman\u2019s primary love interest since her debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938. A brilliant investigative reporter, she\u2019s as iconic as Superman himself \u2014 tough, smart, and unafraid to chase the biggest stories in Metropolis.<\/p>\n \u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Lois Lane. Diana Prince is Wonder Woman, Lana Lang is Clark\u2019s high school sweetheart from Smallville, and Cat Grant is a gossip columnist at the Daily Planet. Lois Lane is Superman\u2019s iconic partner.<\/p>\n NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n 03<\/p>\n Despite being nearly invulnerable under Earth\u2019s yellow sun, Superman has one famous weakness \u2014 a radioactive mineral from the remnants of his destroyed homeworld. Exposure to it drains his powers and can even kill him. What is this substance called?<\/p>\n \n AKryptonite \u2713 Correct! Kryptonite is the irradiated remnants of planet Krypton. Green Kryptonite is the most common and deadly variety, but there are many other types \u2014 Red Kryptonite causes unpredictable behavior, Gold Kryptonite can permanently strip his powers, and Blue Kryptonite affects Bizarro.<\/p>\n \u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Kryptonite. Vibranium is from Marvel\u2019s Black Panther universe, Nth Metal is tied to Hawkman, and Red Sun Ore isn\u2019t a real DC substance. Kryptonite is the iconic green-glowing mineral that is Superman\u2019s ultimate weakness.<\/p>\n NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n 04<\/p>\n In 1978, a then-unknown actor donned the cape and made the world believe a man could fly. His portrayal of Superman became the gold standard for superhero films and he starred in four Superman movies. Who is this legendary actor?<\/p>\n \n AHenry Cavill \u2713 Correct! Christopher Reeve\u2019s portrayal in Superman: The Movie (1978) is widely regarded as the definitive live-action Superman. His performance perfectly balanced the heroic confidence of Superman with the endearing clumsiness of Clark Kent, setting the template every Superman actor has followed since.<\/p>\n \u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Christopher Reeve. Henry Cavill played Superman in the DCEU starting with Man of Steel (2013), Brandon Routh starred in Superman Returns (2006), and Tom Welling played young Clark in TV\u2019s Smallville. Reeve was the original big-screen Superman.<\/p>\n NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n 05<\/p>\n Superman\u2019s greatest enemy isn\u2019t a superpowered alien \u2014 he\u2019s a brilliant, ruthless human billionaire who believes Superman is a threat to humanity\u2019s potential. This bald-headed genius has been Superman\u2019s archenemy for over 80 years. Who is he?<\/p>\n \n ABrainiac \u2713 Correct! Lex Luthor is the ultimate foil to Superman \u2014 where Superman represents hope and selflessness, Luthor represents ambition and ego. Despite having no superpowers, his genius-level intellect and vast resources make him Superman\u2019s most persistent and dangerous adversary.<\/p>\n \u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Lex Luthor. Brainiac is an alien android who collects cities, Darkseid is the god-like ruler of Apokolips, and Doomsday is the monster who famously killed Superman. But Lex Luthor is the definitive archenemy \u2014 Superman\u2019s dark mirror.<\/p>\n NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n 06<\/p>\n After crash-landing on Earth as a baby, Kal-El was found and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent, a kind farming couple. They raised him with strong moral values in a small rural town. Where did Clark Kent grow up?<\/p>\n \n AGotham City \u2713 Correct! Smallville, Kansas is the quintessential American small town where Jonathan and Martha Kent raised Clark with heartland values of honesty, compassion, and humility. It\u2019s the foundation of who Superman is \u2014 not the powers from Krypton, but the character instilled by his Kansas parents.<\/p>\n \u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Smallville, Kansas. Gotham is Batman\u2019s city, Metropolis is where Clark moves as an adult to work at the Daily Planet, and Coast City is Green Lantern\u2019s home. Smallville is where the Kents raised Clark on their farm.<\/p>\n NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n 07<\/p>\n As Clark Kent, Superman disguises himself as a mild-mannered reporter working at Metropolis\u2019s most famous newspaper, alongside Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen. Their editor-in-chief Perry White runs the newsroom. What is the name of this newspaper?<\/p>\n \n ADaily Planet \u2713 Correct! The Daily Planet, with its iconic globe on the rooftop, is one of the most recognizable fictional newspapers in pop culture. Working there gives Clark Kent both a cover identity and a way to stay informed about threats to the city and the world.<\/p>\n \u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is the Daily Planet. The Daily Bugle is Spider-Man\u2019s Marvel universe newspaper, the Metropolis Star and Gotham Gazette are lesser DC publications. The Daily Planet \u2014 with its spinning globe \u2014 is Superman\u2019s journalistic home.<\/p>\n NEXT \u2192<\/p>\n 08<\/p>\n This Kryptonian military commander was banished to the Phantom Zone for treason before Krypton\u2019s destruction. He escaped and came to Earth seeking vengeance, famously demanding that others \u201cKneel before\u201d him. His iconic portrayal by Terence Stamp cemented him in pop culture. Who is this villain?<\/p>\n \n ABizarro \u2713 Correct! General Zod is one of Superman\u2019s most terrifying foes because he has all of Superman\u2019s powers but none of his morality. Terence Stamp\u2019s portrayal in Superman II (1980) made \u201cKneel before Zod\u201d one of the most quoted villain lines in film history. Michael Shannon later reimagined the role in Man of Steel (2013).<\/p>\n \u2717 Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is General Zod. Bizarro is a flawed clone of Superman, Parasite drains powers through touch, and Metallo is a cyborg with a Kryptonite heart. General Zod is the Kryptonian military leader whose cry of \u201cKneel before Zod!\u201d echoes through decades of Superman stories.<\/p>\n REVEAL MY SCORE \u2192<\/p>\n \n Mission Complete \n \/ 8\n <\/p>\n Are you the Man of Steel \u2014 or still stuck in a phone booth?<\/p>\n \u21bb FLY AGAIN<\/p>\n It’s more than likely that the King of Atlantis will eventually be recast for future appearances in the new DC Universe. Although some actors\/roles are being maintained across universes, like John Cena as Peacemaker and\/or Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, the biggest roles have been or will be recast, like David Corenswet now playing Superman<\/a> instead of Henry Cavill.<\/p>\n Regardless, a live-action Lobo and Aquaman clash does have a lot of potential. After all, this new issue of Lobo has just proven as much. While nothing has been officially confirmed just yet, Lobo #2 serves as a fun glimpse of what might be for The Main Man and King of Atlantis in the DCU.<\/p>\n Lobo #2 is on sale now from DC Comics.<\/p>\n Release Date<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 26, 2026<\/p>\n Director<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCraig Gillespie<\/p>\n Writers<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAna Nogueira, Otto Binder, Tom King, Al Plastino, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bilquis Evely<\/p>\n Matthias Schoenaerts<\/p>\n \n Krem of the Yellow Hills\n <\/p>\n Eve Ridley<\/p>\n \n Ruthye Mary Knolle\n <\/p>\n ![\"Jason](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776662469_252_jason-momoa-s-aquaman-looks-at-the-camera-while-dc-s-lobo-smiles-in-the-background.jpg\"\/)
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\n CApokolips
\n DOa\n <\/p>\n
\n BLana Lang
\n CLois Lane
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\n BVibranium
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\n BLex Luthor
\n CDarkseid
\n DDoomsday\n <\/p>\n
\n BMetropolis
\n CSmallville, Kansas
\n DCoast City\n <\/p>\n
\n BDaily Bugle
\n CMetropolis Star
\n DGotham Gazette\n <\/p>\n
\n BParasite
\n CMetallo
\n DGeneral Zod\n <\/p>\n
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