I think we can all agree that Lobo and Deadpool are two of the most beloved characters from their respective companies. Even when DC doesn't know what to do with him, Lobo remains one of their most entertaining characters. Meanwhile, Deadpool plays a big part in keeping the lights on over at Marvel, both onscreen and on-panel. Their bombastic personalities are why I'm such a fan of them both.

That in mind, one thing needs to be said: Lobo is just the original version of Deadpool. Before you start ripping me to shreds, I'd like you to hear me out first. This isn't a slight against any character or their fans because, again, I'm a fan of both nor is the comparison meant to take anything away from Deadpool, but it is worth an honest side-by-side appraisal of the characters.

More than anything, the comparison hopes to highlight that as popular as Deadpool is today,...