Lobo, Vol. 2 #1 (DC Comics 1993)

Begin Lobo’s second volume with the definitive 1993 premiere that shifted the character toward a monthly audience. This issue launches the ongoing series under DC Comics, introducing a new format and a distinctive foil-embossed cover created by Val Semeiks and John Dell. Series Launch Context By popular demand, this installment marked the transition to an ongoing monthly schedule without a 'Suggested for Mature Readers' label, broadening access while retaining the franchise's signature tone. Written by Alan Grant, the script delivers a typical destructive night for the Main Man, blending twisted humor with the action required for the bounty hunter genre. Plot Summary and Key Elements The narrative follows a clear trajectory: Lobo visits Al's Diner before taking an assignment at the local bounty office to retrieve Qigly, identified as the universe's most feared and powerful accountant. The situation deteriorates upon encountering heavy opposition from the Dead Boys, a group of bastiches holding their own grudge regarding the target. Title: Lobo, Vol. 2 #1 Artist: Val Semeiks Inker/Cover Art Finisher: John Dell Writer: Alan Grant Ratings Label Change: Removed 'Suggested for Mature Readers' Original Cover Price: $2.95 This specific issue distinguishes itself through its role as the foundational story for the second volume, combining the emotional weight of the franchise's return with the physical collectability of the embossed cover treatment.