Lobo, the wildest bounty hunter in the DC universe, will return in March 2026 with a new series that promises to be truly crazy
The return of the “First Man”
The new header is part of the program Next level DCan initiative designed to promote new projects and authors with their own style within the label. As confirmed, Lobo #1 will hit stores in March 2026against colors by Jean-François Beaulieu Yes written by Nate Piekos. The same Scott Snyder he described the project as “an overdose of overflowing energy written by someone who truly loves the character”.
In his Substack newsletter, Skottie Young shared his excitement:
“In my 25-year career, this is the first time I’ve made a comic for DC. It’s no secret that Lobo is my favorite character on the label, so this project is the perfect debut. I’m happy to do it with Jorge and the rest of the team. We’ve created thousands of pages together, so we’re hitting the ground running as MOTHER FRAGGER.”
The leap into the DC universe
Young He is known for his irreverent style and talent for dark humor. He signed unforgettable works Wonderfrom Raccoon Rocket to children’s versions of classic heroes, throughout the saga Oz with Eric Shanwer. His career also includes collaborations with Neil GaimanPleases Fortunately, milkand the hit series I hate fairyland for Image Comics.
This will be his first foray into the DC Universeand fans are already imagining what he can do with such a brutal, chaotic and larger-than-life character Lobe. The author himself joked with the idea of practicing “writing method”fully entering the mind of the intergalactic bounty hunter to write it with all his fury.
Venezuelan talent at the service of chaos
The artist Jorge Corona he made a name for himself at DC thanks to his work on titles such as We are… Robin, The Flash or Nightwingas well as collaborating with publishers such as Boom! Studies in series as Adventure Time Comics Yes Big Trouble in Chinatown: Old Man Jack. Against Skottie Young already formed a spectacular tandem Middlewestone of Image’s most beloved gems.
Corona provides an expressive, dynamic line with a cartoonish feel that fits wonderfully with the tone Young usually sets for his stories. If one thing is clear, it’s that this combination promises to Wild and bloodthirsty wolf and as thuggish as he is funny.
The spirit of the classic Wolf is reborn
Lobo is one of those characters that is impossible to tame. Created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffenhe became an icon in the 90s for his mix of violence, sarcasm and heavy metal attitude. He’s been making intermittent appearances as of late, but fans have been calling for his big return for years.
And it looks like DC listened. This new comic proposes itself recover the essence of the classic characterbut with the casual and visually explosive style of Young and Corona. Readers can expect space chases, politically incorrect language, and tons of old-fashioned destruction.
New blood for 2026
The ad is framed inside Next level DCthe editorial strategy with which the company wants to strengthen its catalog by 2026. In the same presentation of New York Comic Conother new series starring classic heroes and villains have been revealed, but Lobo’s project was undoubtedly the one that caused the most buzz among attendees.
DC is looking attract both new and veteran readersbetting on creative teams that break the mold and update their characters without losing their identity. With Lobe #1It seems like they’re on the right track.
The combination of beastly humor, extreme action and revolutionary visual style could make the return of Main man be one of the most anticipated releases of next year. If Young can channel his creative madness and Jorge Corona keeps up with him, this series has every chance of becoming one. one of the most talked about of 2026.
