About this episode

The episode dives into the source material of the upcoming Supergirl movie, discussing the comic 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' and the character Lobo.

With the highly anticipated Supergirl movie fast approaching, we are diving deep into the source material and the characters set to shake up the DC Universe. In this episode, we break down Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s masterful comic book run, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow . We discuss its unique "True Grit in space" western vibe,and what may translate to the screen vs. what we expect will change. Then, Erik takes us to school on one of his absolute favorite characters: Lobo! From his surprising 1983 debut in Omega Men #3 to his evolution into a cigar-chomping, unkillable space biker, we cover everything you need to know about the Main Man. We also speculate on how Jason Momoa’s version of Lobo will fit into the movie adaptation, what role he might play in the story, and how the film will balance the heavy themes of the comic with Lobo's over-the-top satire. Finally, we wrap up with some comic recommendations for casual fans looking for a perfect jumping-on point before heading to the theater.

People in this episode

Host: Joe Benkis

Guest: Erik

Topics covered

• Supergirl movie
• DC Universe
• comic book analysis
• Lobo character
• comic recommendations
• adaptation speculation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Omega Men

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