Actor Jason Momoa (“Aquaman”) has agreed to appear as DC Comics alien character ‘Lobo’ in the prepping feature “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow”, directed by Craig Gillespie, starring Milly Alcock:
‘Lobo’ was created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, debuting in DC Comics' "Omega Men" #3 (June 1983)…
“…as an alien 'interstellar mercenary' and bounty hunter.
Although introduced as a villain, the character was revived as an anti-hero biker in the early 1990's…
… intended as an over-the-top parody of Marvel Comics’ “Wolverine”.
"I have no idea why ‘Lobo’ took off," said Giffen.
"I came up with him as an indictment of the ‘Punisher’, ‘Wolverine’ hero prototype…
“…and somehow he caught on as a poster boy..."
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