CGC Featured Comic of the Month: Omega Men #3

Posted on 01/03/2023

Speculation about the possible arrival of Lobo in upcoming DC films has sparked a market increase for his first appearance.


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Name of comic: Omega Men #3

Comic publisher: DC Comics

Date: June 1983

Variants: None

What makes it special? This issue includes the first appearance of Lobo, the last Czarnian (he killed everyone on his planet) by creators Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen. Originally a villain, Lobo has occasionally played the role of a violent anti-hero. Throughout the years, Lobo has clashed with Superman (repeatedly) and even fought Santa Claus.

Why is it interesting now? With James Gunn relaunching the DC films, it has been repeatedly suggested that Lobo might be coming to the big screen. Fans are even campaigning for Aquaman actor Jason Momoa to star in the film. This speculation has given his first appearance in Omega Men #3 a strong boost in the comic book market.

Did you know? Lobo has already appeared in live action in the SyFy TV series “Krypton” played by actor Emmett Scanlan, and in the Superman Animated Series voiced by Brad Garrett.

Total graded by CGC: As of February 22, 2023, there are a total of 8,524 copies in the CGC Census.

CGC highest graded: There are over 2,800 copies of Omega Men #3 graded CGC 9.8.

Sales highlights: A CGC Signature Series 9.8 example was sold on eBay for $579 on January 13, 2023.

CGC Comics Registry Champion: Registry member Philreal’s Omega Alpha collection includes Omega Men #3 in CGC 9.6 and many other issues from the series. This set has been awarded the Best in Set Type from 2014 to 2022. Explore this and other great collections in the CGC Comics Registry.

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