LOBO
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APPEARANCES
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SERIES
Zhariff Lobo is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The Lobo character was created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, and first appeared in Omega Men #3 (June 1983). Lobo is an alien born on the utopian planet of Czarnia, and works as an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter. Lobo was first introduced as a hardened villain in the 1980's, but soon fell out of use with writers. He remained in limbo until his revival as an anti-hero biker with his own comic in the early 1990's. Writers attempted to use Lobo as a parody of the 1990's trend towards "grim and gritty" superhero stories, epitomized by such Marvel Comics characters as Cable, Wolverine, and Punisher, but he was instead enthusiastically accepted by fans of the trend. This popularity led to the character having a much higher profile in DC Comics stories from then on, as well as starring roles in various series in the decades since.
FIRST APPEARANCE
The Omega Men #3
June 1983
Earliest catalogued appearances of Lobo, Doc, and Harry Hokum.
CREATORS
Writers and artists on Lobo's earliest appearances.
