Lobo #5

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• 9.1

  Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole

  Jul 15, 2026

  Lobo #5 continues the extremely fun comic run that puts the Main Man at the center of the chaos. If you haven’t checked out this run yet, there’s no time like the present! Make sure it’s on your pull list! Read Full Review

• 9.0

  Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield

  Jul 18, 2026

  Lobo schedules a one-on-one meeting with the murderous network executive, who drops some interesting lore about their reach – there’s even a potential spoiler for another book that just started set back on Earth. But then he gives Lobo a chance to get out of it – and that’s where things get interesting, and the title takes a particular turn for the absurd that reminds me a lot of Young’s work on I Hate Fairyland. Read Full Review

• 8.4

  Comic Watch - Chad Burdette

  Aug 18, 2026

  Lobo #5 continues to bring the crazy and absurd that fans expect from THE MAIN MAN while showing the love and respect the creative team have for the charactert while setting up the next story arc that is sure to please Read Full Review

• 6.0

  Comic Book Clique - Abel Loza

  Jul 21, 2026

  The more I think about it and write about it, the clearer it becomes that Lobo #5 has a strong set of ideas, but none of them are given enough time to develop before the story moves on to the next one. Skottie Young has introduced so much that could carry Lobo as the main story; however, nothing sticks, and that is the real problem with Lobo #5. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of long-time Lobo readers start to drop off from the series and wait for the next one. For now, there is still enough to like to keep reading the series; yet, time is running out. Read Full Review