Jason Momoa is officially stepping into the role of Lobo for the new DCU, and anticipation is quite high for his upcoming debut in Supergirl, releasing in just a couple of months. However, DC Comics has just done something very exciting with The Main Man, seemingly in honor of Momoa’s brand-new DC role, by giving Lobo a surprising new hero rival in his latest appearance.
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, 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.
That said, rather than fully ignoring Jason Momoa’s 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.
2 Months Before Supergirl, Lobo Takes On Aquaman Ahead of His DCU Debut
In a perfectly timed bit of synergy, DC Comics has pitted Lobo against Aquaman just months before his big-screen debut in the DCU.
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.
As a result, Lobo is given a contract to take on none other than Emperor Aquaman, currently traveling the cosmos and building his new intergalactic empire.
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).
Will Lobo Ever Fight Aquaman In James Gunn’s DC Universe?
Jason Momoa’s Aquaman looks at the camera while DC’s Lobo smiles in the background
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 the day before Lobo #2 released from DC Comics.
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.
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’s home planet?
✓ Correct! Krypton was a scientifically advanced planet that exploded due to its unstable core. Jor-El, Superman’s father, was the only scientist who foresaw the catastrophe and managed to save his son by launching him toward Earth in a small spacecraft.
✗ Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Krypton. Thanagar is Hawkman’s homeworld, Apokolips is Darkseid’s domain, and Oa is the headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps. Krypton’s destruction is the defining event of Superman’s origin story.
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Superman’s greatest love is a fearless, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who works alongside Clark Kent at the Daily Planet. She’s 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?
✓ Correct! Lois Lane has been Superman’s primary love interest since her debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938. A brilliant investigative reporter, she’s as iconic as Superman himself — tough, smart, and unafraid to chase the biggest stories in Metropolis.
✗ Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Lois Lane. Diana Prince is Wonder Woman, Lana Lang is Clark’s high school sweetheart from Smallville, and Cat Grant is a gossip columnist at the Daily Planet. Lois Lane is Superman’s iconic partner.
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Despite being nearly invulnerable under Earth’s yellow sun, Superman has one famous weakness — 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?
✓ Correct! Kryptonite is the irradiated remnants of planet Krypton. Green Kryptonite is the most common and deadly variety, but there are many other types — Red Kryptonite causes unpredictable behavior, Gold Kryptonite can permanently strip his powers, and Blue Kryptonite affects Bizarro.
✗ Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Kryptonite. Vibranium is from Marvel’s Black Panther universe, Nth Metal is tied to Hawkman, and Red Sun Ore isn’t a real DC substance. Kryptonite is the iconic green-glowing mineral that is Superman’s ultimate weakness.
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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?
✓ Correct! Christopher Reeve’s 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.
✗ 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’s Smallville. Reeve was the original big-screen Superman.
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Superman’s greatest enemy isn’t a superpowered alien — he’s a brilliant, ruthless human billionaire who believes Superman is a threat to humanity’s potential. This bald-headed genius has been Superman’s archenemy for over 80 years. Who is he?
✓ Correct! Lex Luthor is the ultimate foil to Superman — 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’s most persistent and dangerous adversary.
✗ 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 — Superman’s dark mirror.
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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?
✓ 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’s the foundation of who Superman is — not the powers from Krypton, but the character instilled by his Kansas parents.
✗ Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is Smallville, Kansas. Gotham is Batman’s city, Metropolis is where Clark moves as an adult to work at the Daily Planet, and Coast City is Green Lantern’s home. Smallville is where the Kents raised Clark on their farm.
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As Clark Kent, Superman disguises himself as a mild-mannered reporter working at Metropolis’s 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?
✓ 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.
✗ Not faster than a speeding bullet on that one! The answer is the Daily Planet. The Daily Bugle is Spider-Man’s Marvel universe newspaper, the Metropolis Star and Gotham Gazette are lesser DC publications. The Daily Planet — with its spinning globe — is Superman’s journalistic home.
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This Kryptonian military commander was banished to the Phantom Zone for treason before Krypton’s destruction. He escaped and came to Earth seeking vengeance, famously demanding that others “Kneel before” him. His iconic portrayal by Terence Stamp cemented him in pop culture. Who is this villain?
✓ Correct! General Zod is one of Superman’s most terrifying foes because he has all of Superman’s powers but none of his morality. Terence Stamp’s portrayal in Superman II (1980) made “Kneel before Zod” one of the most quoted villain lines in film history. Michael Shannon later reimagined the role in Man of Steel (2013).
✗ 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 “Kneel before Zod!” echoes through decades of Superman stories.
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Are you the Man of Steel — or still stuck in a phone booth?
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 instead of Henry Cavill.
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.
Lobo #2 is on sale now from DC Comics.
Release Date
June 26, 2026
Director
Craig Gillespie
Writers
Ana Nogueira, Otto Binder, Tom King, Al Plastino, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bilquis Evely
