Crush & Lobo # 1 2021 NM-

Crush & Lobo #1 (2021) is the debut of an eight-issue miniseries that follows Crush, daughter of the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo, as she quits the Teen Titans and heads into space to confront her father in "space jail". Written by Mariko Tamaki with art by Amancay Nahuelpan, the story blends high-octane space adventure with personal drama focused on Crush's identity and her struggling relationship with her girlfriend, Katie. 

Story Synopsis 

The issue sets up Crush's life in the wake of her departure from the Teen Titans Academy. 

• The Conflict: Crush is struggling with "stuff"—she has effectively quit her superhero team and her relationship with her girlfriend, Katie, is on the rocks following a disastrous birthday party incident where alien "gore" from a previous fight turned into a toxic gas.
• The Message: Amidst her personal turmoil, Crush receives a message from her father, Lobo, who is currently imprisoned in a high-security space jail. Lobo claims to be in rehab and wants Crush to visit him for a "healing" reunion, though it is strongly suspected he intends to use her for a prison break.
• The Journey: The issue ends with Crush deciding to leave Earth, stealing a spaceship to confront her father and run away from her problems. 

Key Details & First Appearances 

• First Appearance: This issue features the first appearance of Katie (Crush's girlfriend) and the Robot Jailers.
• Creative Team: Written by Mariko Tamaki, pencils and inks by Amancay Nahuelpan, colors by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettering by Ariana Maher.
• Tone: Reviews describe the issue as a "madcap bounty hunt" that balances superhero action with a "gay angst drama". Experts from AIPT praised the chemistry between the writer and artist, noting it nails the dramatized tone of a teenager dealing with relationship issues.