DC Has Finally Finished Disinfecting Its Most Brutal Antihero

Warning: Contains spoilers for Absolute Power: Origins #2!

DC cleaning up one of their most vicious anti-heroes. DC is full of violent, outlaw anti-heroes, but few are as crude as Lobo. Lobo, the last of the Tsar race, left a trail of chaos and death in his wake. But over the years DC took part of Lobo, but inside Absolute Power: Origins #2, they remind fans that he's a cold-blooded killer.

Despite his solo status, Lobo has been part of several teams outside of the Suicide Squad in his time. He was associated with the LEGION and the Justice League.

Absolute Power: Origins #2 Written by John Ridley and drawn by Alitha Martinez. Absolute Power; Origin It tells the story of Amanda Waller's rise to power in the DC Universe, including the first, previously unexplained first mission of the Suicide Squad. Along with Lobo, the recruits include a young man named Cyclotron. While on a mission, Cyclotron offers to turn the rest of the Squad against Waller. Waller, watching the whole situation, tells Lobo that he will double his salary if he kills Cyclotron.

Lobo kills Cyclotron without a moment's hesitation.

Lobo Was The One He Parodied – But It Still Worked

DC Picked Up Some of the Steam from Lobo

When Lobo hit the comic book scene in the early 1980s, the era of the “scary and angry” hero had already begun. Created and first seen by Keith Giffen and Roger Slifer Omega Men #3, Lobo was meant to be a parody of violence over the top heroes like Wolverine. Unfortunately, Lobo would become synonymous with the movement and appeared in numerous miniseries and one-shots throughout the early 1990s. These books feature Lobo in a variety of hilarious situations full of gratuitous violence, whether it's attending the San Diego Comic Con or killing Santa Claus.

The Lobo comics published at the height of the character were very violent, but over the past two decades, DC has “toothless” Lobo. At the height of the character, Lobo's adventures carried a “Mature Readers Label” and often received such a warning. Starting with the New 52, ​​DC introduced a slimmer, younger version of Lobo. Fans were outraged and DC quickly backed down. Even when main Lobo returned, he was more subdued and less ostentatious. Lobo also learns that he has a daughter, Crush, who helps him change his outlook. Eventually, Lobo made amends with his old nemesis, Superman.

Lobo Was, and Still Is, One of DC's Most Violent Characters

Don't be fooled – Lobo Hasn't Gone Soft

As soon as Waller raises his salary, Lobo horribly murders young Cyclotron without a second thought.

With that in mind, it's tempting to think Lobo has softened, but Absolute Power: Origins reminding fans that he is actually a killer. As soon as Waller raises his salary, Lobo horribly murders young Cyclotron without a second thought. It's a jarring scene, especially in light of Lobo's recent characterization. DC Comics has allowed Lobo to settle down (somewhat) in his old age. However, Lobo is still a violent and bloody anti-hero at his core DC wants fans to remember that.

Absolute Power: Origins #2 is on sale now from DC Comics!