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Oh boy, Lobo. What a guy. I mean, who doesn’t love a character whose backstory involves destroying his own planet as a school project? Classic stuff. And let’s not forget his charming personality – he’s known for his extreme violence and crude humor. What a catch. Lobo is an alien from the planet Czarnia who has become a fan favorite in the DC Comics universe. He’s an anti-hero or villain (depending on your perspective) who has clashed with many of DC’s superheroes over the years. And why wouldn’t he? With superhuman strength, durability, and regenerative abilities, he’s basically invincible. Plus, he’s got a genius-level intellect to boot.
Lobo’s backstory, which can be found in the four-issue story “Lobo: The Last Czarnian”, was that he was born as the only evil being on his planet. Before he was born, everyone and everything was at peace and harmony. The arrival of Lobo caused chaos, with no solution to be found. The worse Lobo got, the more he liked it. As a demonstration of his intelligence, he created airborne, microscopic scorpions during biology class when he was in his late teens. The vials he created were smashed, essentially destroying the entire planet’s population, except for himself. Unfortunately, this backstory is told in mostly words, a cop-out where we read a couple pages of his so-called unauthorized biography. Although I will admit that it was a rather quick and simple way to get his origin story out of the way.
And let’s not forget about his weapons and gadgets – the chain and hook are just the tip of the iceberg. This guy has it all. But what really sets him apart is his unique personality and irreverent sense of humor. Who else would make jokes while they’re pummeling their enemies into submission?
Despite his violent tendencies (or maybe because of them?), DC’s Lobo has developed a huge fanbase over the years. He’s appeared in numerous comic book series, animated shows, video games, and other media. And why not? Who wouldn’t want to root for a guy who destroys planets for fun? He appeared in Superman: The Animated Series, as well as in Young Justice. Young Justice is known for being a popular show that featured many characters and romances, such as Miss Martian and Superboy.
Lobo has earned himself a reputation for being one of the most unpredictable and dangerous villains in the entire DC Comics universe. During Injustice, Lobo has a Green Lantern Power Ring. He uses the ring, and the power of his imagination, to use a giant, um, “man’s appendage” as a weapon. He also kicks a cat that is under the influence of a rage-fueled red ring. Despite his tendency towards violence and destruction, he somehow manages to retain a certain level of charm that makes him all the more appealing to readers. His backstory, involving the destruction of his own planet, only adds to the character’s mystique. Grab hold of Lobo (Affiliate Link), volume 1 to read it for yourself. While he may not be a traditional hero by any means, there’s just something irresistible about this bad boy alien with his trusty chain and hook.