The DC Universe has spent its early years proving that it isn’t afraid to embrace the stranger and more unpredictable corners of DC Comics. A new look at Jason Momoa’s Lobo in ‘Supergirl’ reveals that philosophy is set to continue in a big way.
The scene has already been teased in the film. Now, it appears the DCU will be sticking to the character’s outrageous comic-book roots closely, as it has just been revealed.
Jason Momoa’s Lobo May Be Even More Comic-Accurate Than Fans Expected
In the clip, ‘Supergirl’ calls Lobo an “immortal with a god complex” who destroyed his own planet. It’s a short line, but it spells out a lot about the version of Lobo audiences are about to meet. Lobo is no ordinary superhero. In the comic, he is notorious for his excessive violence, massive ego, and lack of respect for authority.
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He’s a character who loves chaos and is one of DC’s most unpredictable antiheroes. Given that reputation, some fans were wondering if the DCU would “dumb him down” for the general public. After all, Jason Momoa is already a fan favorite for his Aquaman stint, so it would have been simple enough for the franchise to make Lobo a more simplistic hero.
Rather, the opposite appears to be the case. Supergirl seems to validate Lobo’s destruction of his homeworld as one of the most shocking aspects of his comic-book career. It’s this kind of detail that makes him stand out from the norm of traditional heroes and gives viewers the sense that Lobo works his way. That’s a positive sign for comic fans who have been around for a while.
What This Means For The Future Of DCU
The reveal could also hold more significance in terms of the direction of the DC Universe as a whole. James Gunn’s franchise has already demonstrated its ability to handle morally complex characters. The idea that a story can produce a compelling protagonist from a deeply flawed individual was proven in projects like ‘Peacemaker’.
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Lobo is poised to follow suit. The DCU doesn’t seem to be sanding down his rough edges. Instead, it is determined to show him as a threatening, unpredictable character that can be both entertaining and unsettling. It’s what has made the character so popular for decades.
If ‘Supergirl’ lives up to that, then Lobo, played by Jason Momoa, will surely be one of the most memorable additions to the new DC Universe. More significantly, it would show that the franchise is willing to take the plunge and accept the weirdest and wildest characters from DC without being afraid. And that could be a huge payoff in the years to come.
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