Jason Momoa's Lobo Should've Been the Main Villain in SUPERGIRL, It Would've Made For a Much Stronger Story

One of the biggest selling points of Supergirl was seeing Jason Momoastep into the role that so many fans have believed he was born to play, Lobo.

Thankfully, he absolutely delivers. From his attitude and sense of humor to his brutal fighting style and larger-than-life personality, Momoa feels like he walked straight out of the comics.

That's exactly why it's hard not to walk away wishing the movie had done so much more with him. Lobo is entertaining every time he appears on screen, but he ultimately feels underutilized.

He pops in, steals a few scenes, gets some great action moments, and then fades into the background. By the time the credits roll, it feels like the movie only scratches the surface of what this version of the character could be.

The funny thing is, the stronger story already feels like it was sitting right there. Instead of serving as a supporting player, Lobo should've been the main villain.

It makes perfect sense for the character. Lobo isn't driven by revenge or some grand plan to conquer the galaxy. He's a bounty hunter. Give him a target and offer him enough money, and he'll chase that payday across the universe.

Imagine if someone had placed a massive bounty on Kara Zor-El's head. Suddenly, Supergirl becomes a much different movie.

Instead of simply pursuing her own mission, Kara becomes the one being hunted by one of the deadliest bounty hunters in the DC Universe. Every planet she visits becomes another opportunity for Lobo to catch up. Every narrow escape only delays the inevitable because Lobo isn't the kind of character who gives up.

That creates an entirely different level of tension. Even better, it creates a fantastic opportunity for Supergirl to grow.

One of the things that makes Lobo such a dangerous opponent is that beating him isn't easy. He's one of the few characters in DC who can actually trade punches with Kryptonians. He's incredibly strong, virtually immortal, and possesses an insane healing factor. He's also reckless enough to keep coming back no matter how many times he's knocked down.

If Kara simply defeats him by hitting harder, that isn't nearly as satisfying. The much more interesting path would've been watching her realize she can't solve this problem with strength alone. Instead, she has to outthink him.

Maybe she manipulates the terms of his bounty. Maybe she turns his oversized ego against him. Maybe she finds a clever way to force him into losing on his own terms.

Whatever the solution looks like, it gives Kara a chance to prove that what makes her a great hero isn't just her powers. It's her intelligence, her resourcefulness, and her ability to adapt when she's facing impossible odds.

That kind of victory sticks with audiences. It also gives Lobo a much stronger arc. One of the more amusing aspects of Supergirl is watching Kara and Lobo annoy each other throughout the movie before eventually finding a certain amount of mutual respect. It's a fun dynamic, but it feels like only a glimpse of what these two characters could've shared.

Imagine if that relationship had been built over an entire movie instead. Lobo spends the whole story trying to collect his bounty. Kara spends the whole story trying to stay one step ahead while protecting innocent people along the way. Every encounter becomes bigger than the last as the rivalry grows more personal.

By the end, Kara finally beats him, not because she's stronger, but because she's smarter. Lobo doesn't suddenly become her friend. He simply acknowledges that she earned the win.

For a character who respects strength and skill above almost everything else, that feels like the perfect ending.

It also would've introduced audiences to who Lobo really is. Comic fans know he's much more than the loud guy riding a spacehog with a chain hook. He's one of DC's most dangerous wild cards. He's gone toe-to-toe with Superman, fought some of the most powerful beings in the universe, and built a reputation as someone nobody wants coming after them.

Momoa captures every bit of that energy. His swagger, confidence, humor, and physical presence make him instantly believable as The Main Man. Every scene reminds you why fans have wanted him in this role for so many years.

That's why it feels like such a missed opportunity not to let him drive the story. None of this takes away from what Supergirl accomplishes. The movie still introduces a fantastic version of Lobo, and hopefully it's only the beginning of what we'll see from Jason Momoa in the DCU.

I just can't help thinking that there was an even bigger and better story that should’ve been told. A relentless intergalactic bounty hunter chasing Kara across the cosmos. A hero forced to rely on her intelligence instead of raw power. A rivalry that grows into genuine respect after one final showdown.

To me, that sounds like the kind of Supergirl and Lobo story I'd line up to watch in a heartbeat.