Lobo #5 — Skottie Young and Jorge Corona Bring the Main Man Home

Skottie Young and Jorge Corona team up for Lobo #5, where the Main Man is officially recertified as a bounty hunter. After an unexpected clash with Supergirl sends him and Dawg fleeing Earth in search of a new challenge, this issue delivers the chaotic energy that defines the character.

There is a specific kind of joy in opening an issue of Lobo, and Skottie Young and Jorge Corona have tapped into it perfectly. This isn’t just another day in the life of the Main Man; it’s a fresh start. After a series of events that have left him bouncing around the galaxy, Lobo is finally getting his license back. But as anyone who knows the character can tell you, a clean record is just an invitation for trouble to find a new angle of attack.

The premise here is delightfully simple and utterly chaotic. Lobo is officially recertified for bounty hunting, but his very first job back goes sideways when he gets into a fight with Supergirl. Naturally, Lobo wins that encounter, though we have to assume Supergirl has since retired given the circumstances. Rather than stick around and risk embarrassing anyone else, Lobo and his loyal canine companion, Dawg, are packing up and leaving Earth behind. They are headed out into the cosmos to find an opportunity that will let Lobo get in even better shape.

What makes this issue such a warm handoff is the creative chemistry. Jorge Corona’s artwork brings a kinetic, gritty energy to the panels that feels essential for the Main Man. You can see the impact in every punch and the humor in every frame. Skottie Young’s writing leans into the absurdity of the situation while keeping the stakes personal. It’s a great place to jump in if you’ve been waiting for a Lobo book that feels both familiar and freshly invigorated.

If you find yourself enjoying the blend of sci-fi action and dark humor here, you might also want to look into some of the older Lobo collections. The character’s history is long and varied, and seeing how Young and Corona are interpreting these classic elements adds a new layer to the lore. It’s a testament to the character’s enduring appeal that he can be reinvented time and time again while still feeling like the same irrepressible force.

Jorge Corona’s cover for this issue is a standout piece of art that captures the essence of the story. It’s the kind of image that makes you want to pull the book off the shelf immediately. As always, these drops move fast, so if you’re planning to add this to your collection, you might want to act before the shelf empties. Trust me, you’re going to want to see what happens next.