Lobo is currently making headlines thanks to the recent announcement that Jason Momoa will be playing him in the new DC cinematic universe. Yet more casual DC Comics fans might not be as familiar with the last Czarnian, and they may be looking to read his best adventures in the original comics before he makes his appearance in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

Created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen in 1983, Lobo made his first appearance in Omega Men #3. Originally meant to be a parody of more lethal heroes like Wolverine and the Punisher, Lobo took on a life of his own, becoming one of the most popular characters DC had in the 1990s. With his irreverent sense of humor and penchant for ultra-violence, Lobo helped pave the way for Deadpool and even Harley Quinn. There are many Lobo stories out there for new fans of the character to discover, but...