DC steps up its Lobo game just in time for the main man’s DCU debut, and Jason Momoa’s live-action portrayal already feels tiny in comparison. Lobo is one of the most extravagant characters in the DC multiverse. His whole schtick is embodying all the excesses of the 1990s, after all.

If there’s an actor who can perfectly play a gruff, action-loving DC anti-hero, it’s Jason Momoa. Even before he first played Aquaman in the DCEU, Momoa had already set his sights on Lobo. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait too long to see Momoa’s take on the Czarnian bounty hunter, who will serve as an antagonist in Craig Gillespie’s upcoming Supergirl movie.

Lobo’s New Comic Redesign Shows How Big And Exaggerated Jason Momoa’s Anti-Hero Needs To Be

Lobo #1; Written by Skottie Young; Art by Jorge Corona

DC Comics’ ALL IN era launches its new stage, NEXT LEVEL, in 2026. Multiple characters are set to get their own solo runs, which take place in DC’s primary continuity. One of these utitles is Lobo #1, following up on his participation in DC K.O. The new character design for Lobo #1 doubles down on the infamous anti-hero’s robust frame, with cartoonish, spiky hair, and oversized leather clothes.

Thirteen years after Lobo’s infamously skinny and pretty redesign from the New 52, DC underscores Lobo’s ultra-edgy origins. Lobo’s new solo run synergizes with his DCU debut. However, comic-book Lobo’s larger-than-life appearance ends up overshadowing the DCU’s live-action design.

Fortunately, Jason Momoa’s Lobo looks extremely faithful to the source material. Momoa himself is already perfect casting for the Czarnian, and the DCU’s unapologetic approach to the comics’ fantastic elements ensures that the anti-hero will be as comic-accurate as possible. Still, if DC ever wanted to introduce a one-to-one adaptation of Lobo, he would likely need to be an almost fully-CGI character like Deadpool’s Colossus or The Avengers’ Hulk.

Jason Momoa’s Lobo Needs To Become DC’s Deadpool

Jason Momoa as Lobo in Supergirl Trailer
Jason Momoa as Lobo in Supergirl Trailer

Jason Momoa’s Lobo will be a secondary antagonist in Supergirl, where he’ll likely butt heads with Kara Zor-El. However, Supergirl may only be the beginning of his DCU journey. Momoa’s Lobo has the chance to evolve across every DCU appearance, becoming more and more extravagant and 1990s-edgy.

If Momoa’s Lobo gains a fan following, he could earn his own DCU movie or TV show. Just like Marvel’s Deadpool, Momoa’s Lobo could break the rules of his universe to take his appearances to the extreme. R-rated violence, fourth-wall breaks, mature humor, and wild crossovers could become synonymous with the Biggest Bastich of the Universe.