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Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Rob Liefeld Show | Robservations - Comics & The Bible!Did you know about Christian Archie Comics? When the Riverdale gang had an evangelical run of adventures? How about DC Comics ,The Bible by Joe Kubert? Do you recall Marvel’s Christian Super Hero? We visit the Christian era of comic books in all their heavenly glory!
2025-05-151h 04
Robservations with Rob LiefeldRobservations Mail Bag Vol. 1What’s your favorite Spider Man comic? Ate you really done with Deadpool? What about Cowboy comic books? You asked for it and here it is! Your questions and inquiries answered by host and comic book veteran Rob Liefeld! A wide variety of your interests are answered and addressed!
2025-01-231h 37
Robservations with Rob LiefeldGen X meets Gen Z: Liefeld on Liefeld. Pop Talk!Robservations welcomes a card carrying member of Generation Z as we get a Zoomer perspective on Star Wars! The MCU! Superman! The Transformers and more. Luke Liefeld sits with his Pops and talks all things Pop Culture!
2025-01-061h 54
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Special Auction Episode! Deadpool & Wolverine First Appearances Sell For Millions!The big Heritage Art Auction happened and the host of Robservations talks about all the great pieces that sold including seminal works by Frank Miller, John Byrne, John Romita Sr. and the 1st appearance of Deadpool and Wolverine! How did it all shake out?
2024-11-251h 28
Robservations with Rob LiefeldFast Fridays! Auction Previews & MANGA!!Fast Fridays is a snack size serving of Robservations, offering a snap shot of what’s coming in comics & collectibles. Today we look to the many Auction houses, preview a pair of historic upcoming pieces at the next Heritage Auction and Manga, Manga, MANGA!!
2024-09-2734 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldHeroes Reborn Revisited!Heroes Reborn Revisited! A look back at the press coverage and hype about the outsourcing of Marvel’s Classic Heroes to Lee & Liefeld! Plus, the lost stories and storylines!
2024-08-161h 29
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Deadpool & Wolverine Premiere! Comic Con 2024 pt. 1!Deadpool & Wolverine has stormed the cinema’s, breaking worldwide records in the process! Rob shares his race to make it to the world premiere in New York City and slingshot back to San Diego for Comic Con 2024 as it begins. Rob gives you his first hand account of all the drama and festivities!
2024-07-301h 11
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Anti-Hero! 33 Years Of X-Force! Superman!Robservations is back with a jam packed episode! The Anti-Hero in Pop Culture! Superman! 33 Years of X-Force! Italian Comic Shops!
2024-06-251h 21
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe 4 Year Anniversary Show!! My Night With A Killer!Robservations marks its 4th Year with gratitude and enthusiasm, an episode of thanks and reflection. Also, a story I seldom share, “My Night With A Killer.”
2024-05-241h 14
Robservations with Rob LiefeldRobservations #350 pt. 2! X-Men Animated Series Wrap Up!As our 350th episode celebration continues we wrap up our look into the history and success of X-MEN THE ANIMATED SERIES! The show hits big but huge ratings means bigger headaches as Marvel steps in and Fox steps up!
2024-02-271h 19
Robservations with Rob LiefeldRobservations #350!!! Part 1! Wolverine!It’s our 350th episode! Rob is fired up and ready to discuss The Great Wolverine Debate! This show is so big we’re splitting it into two parts! It’s our Double Sized Jam Packed Anniversary Extravaganza!
2024-02-231h 26
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Deadpool Dilemma! Uncut Gems!Rob Liefeld explains retiring from Deadpool and what influenced his decision to finish the journey on his terms. The increased importance of Creator Rights! Plus Uncut Gems continues!
2024-02-061h 05
Robservations with Rob LiefeldNew York Comic Con, Part 2! Big Apple Mania!Robservations continues to take Manhattan as Rob recounts his last two days at the show and the legends & treasures he encountered! Sometimes you receive exactly what you need as opposed to what you think you want!
2023-10-201h 16
Robservations with Rob LiefeldNew York Comic Con 2023! Robservations Takes Manhattan!The most stream of consciousness recap of a 4 Day whirlwind you will ever experience! Chock full of comic books, collectibles, legendary talents and creators as well as a personal hunt for a glorious grail! Featuring Marvel, DC, Image and the World’s Greatest Hot Dog!
2023-10-171h 32
Robservations with Rob LiefeldNew York Comic Con 2023! Robservations Takes Manhattan!The most stream of consciousness recap of a 4 Day whirlwind you will ever experience! Chock full of comic books, collectibles, legendary talents and creators as well as a personal hunt for a glorious grail! Featuring Marvel, DC, Image and the World’s Greatest Hot Dog!
2023-10-161h 32
Robservations with Rob LiefeldComics, Creators & Collectors!It’s a packed episode as Rob shares the best Comic Creator Cameos ever! We all want more attention to the creators and what better than when they feature themselves in their comics? Prepare to discover a gold standard from another era! Also - How Direct To Consumer is transforming collectibles and a report from Rob’s signing at CGC.
2023-09-121h 41
Robservations with Rob LiefeldMy Dinners with HerbYou are invited to dine along with Rob and the late, great, legendary Wolverine co-creator Herb Trimpe as they shared a number of memorable dinners over the years that Rob is sharing here for the first time ever.
2023-08-181h 11
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Decades: 1979, pt. 2We continue our foray into the year that was 1979! The movies, tv, music & comic books that impacted pop culture! Stan Lee returns to Marvel to introduce She-Hulk, Scott Lang becomes Ant-Man! Project Pegasus shakes the Marvel Universe! Michael Jackson goes Off The Wall, Supertramp has Breakfast In America and AC/DC takes the Highway To Hell! Don’t Take The Long Way Home, catch up on Robservations now!
2023-05-191h 14
Robservations with Rob LiefeldComic Book Feuds! Liefeld! Wizard! Marvel! Image!Taking it all the way back to 1992 and THAT controversial cover and THAT controversial creator and THAT controversial interview! Or was it?? All hands on deck for Liefeld Vs. Wizard Vs. Marvel Vs. Image!
2023-04-041h 32
Robservations with Rob LiefeldRob Liefeld’s Superman?? Public Domain pt. 2!Superman is racing towards the Public Domain as fast as a speeding bullet? When he arrives, if he arrives, what exactly will be available? Rob is sharpening his pencils in anticipation of creating his own Superman adventures, should you?
2023-03-2157 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldRobservations The Robtopsy - X-Men: The Savage Lands!Another Robtopsy is performed, this time on one of the greatest runs in the history of comic books! As The X-Men fight to survive Magneto and later, the dangers of The Savage Land, multiple historical achievements are unlocked! This period of the X-Men set the stage for all that followed and remains a favorite among both casual fans and die-hards! Rob examines all the milestones by this storied creative team!
2023-03-101h 48
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Robtopsy: The Fantastic Four of the 70’s!Introducing The Robtopsy! Where we examine and dissect a particular body of work, revealing its historical & cultural impact! The patient this week is The Fantastic Four of the 1970’s, a far different version from any that had come before! Sue Richards was no longer a member, she was divorcing Reed and an Inhuman had taken her place! The author was celebrated for ending the Silver Age of comics, ushering in a more adult and mature era. There is much to discuss in this very special edition of Robservations!
2023-03-031h 22
Robservations with Rob LiefeldMarvel/DC Holiday Super Hero Grab Bag!The Holidays are here and Rob shares some favorite Christmas themed Marvel & DC comic books from across the decades! Batman! Spider Man! Avengers! Luke Cage! Dr. Strange! Black Widow! Superman! Aquaman! It’s the Holiday Super Hero Grab Bag Edition of Robservations!
2022-11-291h 17
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Bad Boys Of Marvel!As the cinematic debut of Marvel’s original Hot-Head, Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner races towards cinema’s in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Rob looks at his own history with Marvel Hot Head’s! Fiery tempers defined many of these popular characters who raged on the page! Luke Cage, Power Man! The Thing! Hercules! And the most popular, temperamental of them all, X-Men’s very own, Wolverine! Also, the return of Rob Recommends!
2022-11-081h 16
Robservations with Rob LiefeldMarvel Monster-Verse! Frankenstein Vs. Spider Man, The Avengers!We continue our series on Marvel Monsters with Marvel’s very own Frankenstein, an adaptation that saw the legendary monster enter the modern Marvel Universe fighting Spider Man & The Avengers! Rob examines the history behind incorporating Frankenstein into Marvel lore and the extraordinary talent that brought it to life! Also, Rob Recommends!
2022-10-141h 16
Robservations with Rob LiefeldSummer ‘77: A Day In The Life!A very special episode of Robservations recounting two comic books from the summer of 1977 and the profound impact they had on an impressionable young fan.
2022-05-201h 22
Robservations with Rob LiefeldImage Comics: The Last DanceMcFarlane! Liefeld! Lee! Silvestri! Valentino! Larsen! Portacio! 14 years ago, the seven original Image Comics Founders assembled for what would be their very last time together. A walk through the timeline of the events that gathered them for one final historic appearance.
2022-03-1557 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldWar & Peace(Maker)Rob looks at how the big gamble on Peacemaker, the most daring and rewarding risk DC Entertainment has taken in years, provides a blueprint for their struggling publishing arm. Plus, with the censorship of acclaimed works such as MAUS in the news, Rob is fired up and makes his position on the matter abundantly clear!
2022-02-011h 06
Robservations with Rob LiefeldX-FORCE! 30 Year Anniversary!Arriving in 1991, X-Force smashed records, expanding the X-Universe forevermore. Marvel is celebrating the momentous occasion with a 30th anniversary special written & illustrated by X-Force creator Rob Liefeld. In this episode Rob takes you all the way behind the scenes revealing the inspiration and design behind the production and publication of X-Force:Killshot! Bonus! The Secret Origin of Robservations!
2021-11-231h 10
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe 5 Things I Learned in ComicsOver the course of a 35-year career, Rob Liefeld has experienced every facet of publishing and creating comic books. Learn the 5 Things in Comics that resonate with him the most.
2021-11-191h 10
Robservations with Rob LiefeldComic Book Marketplace 2021! Batman Day!Did DC Comics really ship 15 Batman comics in one week? Amazing Comic Convention CEO Jimmy Jay joins Rob for an extensive examination of the current comic book market from a retail perspective! Also, how a search for a comic book store led young 14-year-old Rob Liefeld to a surprise visit to an Adult Sex Shop!
2021-09-211h 20
Robservations with Rob Liefeld9/11: The Comic BooksOn the 20th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, Rob looks back on the series of tragic events and how they rallied not just a nation but the entire comics industry to action. Marvel and DC Comics publishing operations were based in Manhattan, their heroes boldest adventures were set in the heart of the greatest city in the world. Rob remembers how publishers and talent united to create a series of truly memorable tribute books honoring the fallen heroes and victims of that tragic day.
2021-09-1053 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldSecrets Of The Eternals! Black Knight!With two Game Of Thrones leads cast in Marvel’s The Eternals Rob examines Kit Harrington’s top secret role as The Black Knight and his complicated comic book history! Also, the art of being an apprentice revealed! The role of an assistant has been a gateway to many blockbuster careers and Rob discusses his time as an apprentice as well as the many that came before him!
2021-08-2057 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldComic Book Feuds! Liefeld Vs. McFarlane pt. 2!As Image Comics fractures Todd McFarlane leads the charge to cripple Rob Liefeld’s publishing endeavors, but 3 key moves backfire spectacularly, the fallout becomes too much for Jim Lee, who becomes the ultimate decider. Tantrums and meltdowns follow! You cannot miss the pulse-pounding conclusion to one of comic books’ biggest feuds ever!
2021-08-061h 07
Robservations with Rob LiefeldComic Book Feuds! Liefeld vs. McFarlane, Part 1!A feud for the ages! So big it can’t be contained in just one installment!! In July 1996, Rob Liefeld moved his popular titles, including the comic that launched Image Comics, Youngblood, to Maximum Press, a publishing label Liefeld owned outright. This created a turbulent, hostile response from his Image partners, none as furious as the one from Todd McFarlane. Accusations were thrown, Threats were issued, Lawsuits filed and angry words exchanged. Follow the entire saga from the beginning, including the catalogue preview that lit the fuse, and the legendary 1997 Comics Journal interview by McFarlane that has to be he...
2021-08-031h 16Robservations with Rob LiefeldComic Book Feuds! Liefeld vs. McFarlane, Part 1!A feud for the ages! So big it can’t be contained in just one installment!! In July 1996, Rob Liefeld moved his popular titles, including the comic that launched Image Comics, Youngblood, to Maximum Press, a publishing label Liefeld owned outright. This created a turbulent, hostile response from his Image partners, none as furious as the one from Todd McFarlane. Accusations were thrown, Threats were issued, Lawsuits filed and angry words exchanged. Follow the entire saga from the beginning, including the catalogue preview that lit the fuse, and the legendary 1997 Comics Journal interview by McFarlane that has to be heard to...
2021-08-031h 16
Robservations with Rob LiefeldX-FORCE 30th Anniversary!June 25, 1991, Marvel Comics releases X-Force #1, created by Rob Liefeld, a fresh take on Marvel’s Mighty Mutants, selling a record shattering 5 million copies. 30 years later, Cable, Deadpool and the rest have gone on to become staples of the comics industry, stars of games, movies, cartoons and toys. Rob reflects on the battles to bring X-Force to life as well as the road that led to this momentous 30th anniversary celebration.
2021-06-251h 20
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThere Is No SpoonFinal thoughts as we bring down the curtains on Season 1 of Robservations.
2021-04-091h 00
Robservations with Rob LiefeldKang The Conqueror! Bring On The Bad Guys pt. 2!Kang is coming! No character is as cross-connected and complicated than Marvel’s Tumultuous Time Lord, Kang The Conqueror! Before he makes his live action debut, Rob unpacks all the important history of one of the Avengers most fearsome foes! Also, Marketwatch looks at The Signature Craze!
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2021-02-231h 11
Robservations with Rob LiefeldBONUS EPISODE: #WandaVision! Agatha Harkness Primer!BONUS Epsiode! Agatha Harkness is a long standing character within the Marvel Universe, holding important roles and influence with both the Fantastic Four and Avengers! Rob goes further farther in order to catch you up to the extent of her role in the Marvel Universe and her impact on #Wandavision!
2021-02-1931 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldDC COMICS CRISIS! WandaVision shakes it up!With news swirling about more DC Comics upheaval amidst new ownership by AT&T, Rob dives deep into the practical concerns facing the future of publishing! Plus, WandaVision rocks the Market watch as Scarlet Witch, Vision and Quicksilver back issues fly off retailers shelves!
2021-02-191h 09
Robservations with Rob LiefeldStan & Jack! Comic Book Trends!Stan Lee & Jack Kirby have the most complicated legacy in the history of comic books. Together they made magic that touches generations of fans. Rob shares his unique view of their controversial creative relationship and offers a new spin on the roles they shared! Plus, comic book market watch with recent trends! Eminem’s entertainment lawyers incredible comic collection!
2021-02-161h 41
Robservations with Rob LiefeldBring On The Bad Guys!Dr. Doom! Magneto! Mephisto! Marvel’s Malevolent Masterminds of Darkness! Powerful personalities of the Supernatural, Technical and Cosmic variety. Rob goes all in on the origins and influence wielded by comic book’s most powerful adversaries.
2021-02-091h 05
Robservations with Rob LiefeldRise of the Derivatives!Miles Morales! Spider-Gwen! Red Lanterns! Lady Deadpool! Derivatives have taken the spotlight and dominated as they never have before! Rob examines the origins and evolution of comic book derivatives!
2021-02-0258 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Power of Independence/How to Beat the HatersThe Power of Independence is discussed and examined. Comic creators Frank Miller, Jack Kirby and Howard Chaykin transformed their careers, influence and opportunities by taking the road of independent publishing. American Flagg! Sin City! 300! Also, Rob revisits an essay on How To Beat The Haters!
2021-01-291h 09
Robservations with Rob LiefeldWandaVision! Vision & Scarlet Witch : Full Tilt!Vision & Scarlet Witch! Growing up in the 70’s, no couple in comic books was more powerful, more prominent and more twisted! An Android takes his mutant bride and their already complicated individual origins become intertwined in the most fascinating way’s you could possibly imagine! Rob digs deep into the weeds, examining aspects and interactions the show and their media representation in the MCU completely avoid…until now! All is revealed in the deepest dive we’ve ever attempted!
2021-01-261h 14
Robservations with Rob LiefeldChanging Of The Guard! End of an Era!As the 90’s comes to a close, Jim Lee leaves Image Comics, selling his company to a rival comic book publisher, DC Comics. Image loses another partner as the era begins to cool. Also, Rob recounts the gigs that got away, the assignments he couldn’t land.
2021-01-221h 21
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Making Of Deadpool, Part. 5 – A Star Is Born!After years of fits and starts, The Deadpool film footage is leaked and the film is finally given the green light! It’s off to Vancouver to shoot the tightly budgeted film that will change the game for comic book adaptations! The set visits! The Hall H debut! The test screenings! The fan premiere! The record breaking opening weekend! Rob gives his first hand account on all of the details behind the birth of a worldwide phenomenon!
2021-01-191h 21
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Making Of Deadpool, Part. 4: Movie Star!The road to movie stardom was a rocky one for everyone’s favorite Mercenary. Deadpool finds a perfect match with Ryan Reynolds portraying him on the big screen, but the studio can’t decide when, where or if to launch him into the stratosphere. Rob details the many fits and starts that threatened to derail Deadpool’s promising future on film!
2021-01-151h 11
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Making Of Deadpool, Part 3: Merch With A Mouth!Deadpool hit the toy shelves in 1992 and it was the launch of 1000 action figures! Funko Pops, statues, trading cards, video games, lego’s! We chart the path of his unprecedented rise as a merchandise Icon! Also, superstar artist Marat Mychaels speaks! Rob’s first assistant was there from the jump and shares tales about the creation of your favorite New Mutants & X-Force characters and comics!
2021-01-121h 40
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Making of Deadpool pt. 1t’s the 30 year anniversary for the Merc With The Mouth! From his very 1st appearance, Deadpool has been elevated and celebrated by fans worldwide. Celebrate with Rob Liefeld, the man who made him as he walks you through his inspiration and process of bringing him to life and created reaction the most popular response to a new Marvel character in decades!!
2021-01-051h 37
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Art of Comic Books!Original Comic Book Art values are through the roof, auction houses are booming with vintage art from popular collectors! Collectors are stepping up, dropping six & seven figures on comic book art from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s! Rob looks carefully at what is behind the recent original art boom, what is generating the most buzz and why there is no end in sight!
2020-12-151h 05
Robservations with Rob LiefeldSTAN LEE! The Legend, The Icon, The Man!The biggest name in the history of comic books and super heroes, Stan Lee guided Marvel to unprecedented success not only in comics but in the comic book revolution of television and cartoons & films! Sharing over 30 years of memories with Stan, Rob Liefeld raises a glass in tribute, remembering the life and times of Stan Lee and his celebrated achievements and even a few misfires along the way. An hour of Stan “The Man” Lee!
2020-12-041h 11
Robservations with Rob LiefeldWill Smith & The Million Dollar Pitch!Halloween 1997, The biggest entertainment icon of his age and a comic book creator with a fresh screenplay head off the visit the big studio chief’s and attempt to sell the next big sci-fi tent pole! Mega-Entertainment Icon, Will Smith, teams with Comic Book Creator, Rob Liefeld, as they meet with Steven Spielberg and others in an effort to create an auction atmosphere for their new project THE MARK. The Million Dollar Pitch is an anatomy lesson in Hollywood biz and showmanship.
2020-12-011h 12
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Secret History of Image X Month!Image X Month arrived in Sept. of 1994, a once in a lifetime switch of creative teams on established titles, which creator was taking on what title was supposed to remain a mystery until the comics were released. Now it can be told, the secret history of Image X Month! Why did it happen? How did it come together? There were bumps along the way but it awakened a new creativity among the famed Image Creators, charting new paths along the way. What was the impetus behind Image X Month? Rob puts you at the table, peeling it all the w...
2020-11-271h 08
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Gangs Of Comic Books!Comic books went tribal in the 90’s! Image! Legend! Bravura! Cliffhanger! Guerilla! CrossGen! Everyone searched for a niche hoping to become a label that promised to deliver the next big thing. Rob and Jimmy discuss all the Tribes in comic books, the one’s the held together and the one’s that fell apart.
2020-11-241h 08
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe DC Dilemma pt. 2! The True 52!The DC 52 initiative was intended to launch a new Golden Age for the storied publisher, one that would make it more competitive with Marvel. The center of the launch failed to hold, pressure quickly mounted and tensions flared. Rob brings his first hand account to the lunacy permeated throughout the line as micromanagement created dissension among the ranks.
2020-11-201h 27
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe DC Dilemma!In the world of publishing, DC Comics has been the hot button topic of 2020! The year kicked off with the surprise firing of Publisher Dan Didio, an abrupt restructuring of DC under new owner AT&T followed. On top of it all, they drastically altered the distribution of their comics to consumers. Now in the face of new layoffs, rumors swirl as to the questionable future of publishing at the storied home of Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman. The future of DC is on the minds of fans and retailers alike, Rob and returning guest Jimmy Jay break down the c...
2020-11-171h 30
Robservations with Rob LiefeldRobert Kirkman!No creator has impacted the last 20 years of comic books more than acclaimed author Robert Kirkman. Bursting on the scene with Invincible and The Walking Dead, he quickly established a singular voice that has carried his vision well beyond our local comic shops and into the upper echelons of pop culture. The Walking Dead is a phenomenon with hundreds of hours of television on AMC, his celebrated Invincible series is set to debut as an animated series on Amazon in 2021. Rob and Robert let it rip in a candid and rousing exchange for our double sized 50th episode anniversary!
2020-11-131h 43
Robservations with Rob LiefeldMaking Comic Books!Comic Books! We love ‘em and the epic tales they tell, but what exactly goes into shaping a particular body of work? Watchmen. X-Men. Fantastic Four. Justice League. No two were constructed the same. Rob conducts an examination of the process and methods various talents take in their approach to making the comic books you love! Plot? Full Script? Broad Outline? Phone call pitch? Which was used to create your favorite?
2020-11-101h 04
Robservations with Rob LiefeldCOMIC-CON! The Con Game!Comic-Conventions are an institution that have grown in importance, influence and stature. They unite pop culture enthusiasts all over the world. In a year without conventions of any kind, Rob looks back on his own experiences, starting at age 12, across 40 years of attending conventions as both fan & professional and the relationships formed along the way.
2020-11-061h 13
Robservations with Rob LiefeldTurtles, Tom Cruise & Spielberg – Going Hollywood!Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles turned the comic book world on its ear and upended the entire industry with its unprecedented, breakout success. Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird inspired a generation of young artists to launch their own creator owned franchises. Rob Liefeld followed on this path and recalls his own Hollywood adventures alongside entertainment giants, Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg.
2020-10-301h 00
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Right Stuff! ( Is It FUN??)A rousing discussion examining the stand out talents of the age! McFarlane, Lee, Silvestri, Larsen, Valentino, Portacio! Rob goes on a deep dive with guest host Jimmy Jay Exploring the methods, systems and approach that created the success of his peer group and the impact it carries today.
2020-10-201h 17
Robservations with Rob LiefeldYoungblood!!!April 15, 1992, the day that launched Image Comic books!! What was supposed to be a routine comic book launch, turned into much, much more. Come for the helicopters! NWA! EAZY-E! DENNIS MILLER SHOW! YOUNG INDIANA JONES! A Golden Apple signing for the ages! One single comic book launched a revolution, putting the comics industry on its heels. Rob relives all the highlights of the craziest day of his professional career.
2020-10-161h 05
Robservations with Rob LiefeldWhat is Image Comics?It’s the spring of 1992, and the table is set for the Image Comics Revolution. But, what exactly is Image Comics in the first place? What did Image Comics mean to the founding members of the company? Who named the company? Who designed the logo? Was Image Comics a label? A movement? Or an opportunity for change! Image Comics Founding Father Rob Liefeld lays it all out as the Image Explosion prepares to strike!
2020-10-131h 00
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe DC Comics Detour!The Secret Origin of Image Comics continues! In winter of 1992, the Top 3 Creators in comics struggle to find the next path for their talents. Todd McFarlane, fresh off the disappointment of his failed sports venture, aims to do Batman for DC Comics. Jim Lee and Rob Liefeld engage in talks with Marvel’s top rival, giving DC a chance to change the game forever! Will they? Also, a tribute to Rock n Roll Guitar God, Eddie Van Halen.
2020-10-0957 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldAt The Comic Book MoviesAs theaters close and big blockbuster movies disappear from the schedule, Rob discusses the history of recent comic book films and their impact on cinema. Has “The Fever” broken, can it be re-captured? Where does the model go from here, will the lost momentum ever return? Also, back in 1992, as comic books big creators look to make big changes, DC Comics looks to tip the scales.
2020-10-061h 07
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe SECRET Secret Origin of ImageAs 1991 comes to a close, new doors open and new opportunities are pursued by the top names in comics. Liefeld & Larsen huddle with independent publishers as they forge a new path outside Marvel! Todd McFarlane attempts to leave comics behind and sit in the Front Row with a bold sports endeavor. All roads will lead to the formation of a revolutionary movement that shakes comics to its core!
2020-10-021h 01
Robservations with Rob LiefeldSpider-Man/X-Force: SABOTAGE!!Things go SIDEWAYS as The Summer Of X concludes with a momentous cross-over event teaming two of Marvel’s hottest creators with their biggest franchises! Spider Man! Cable! Deadpool! Juggernaut! Liefeld & McFarlane! Rob gives a first person account of the non-traditional way this crossover came together with two of comic books most maniacal creators breaking all the rules and pushing all the buttons! Revisit the excitement of SABOTAGE!
2020-09-291h 17
Robservations with Rob LiefeldSummer of X: Mutant Genesis1991 ushered in a revolution for the X-Men titles as Marvel launched the Mutant Genesis event! The result was 2 record setting titles and over 12 million sales between X-Force #1 and X-Men #1. The work of re-shaping the already top selling X-Men line into an even more powerful blockbuster family of comics was no small feat. Rob recalls the daring moves and bold initiatives that saw Marvel’s most popular comics reach historic new heights.
2020-09-2549 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldHOT TOPICS! She-Hulk! Superman! Good Jeans!She-Hulk, streaming soon on Disney Plus, first landed in 1979, Rob discusses the secret origin behind the creation of a female Hulk! Praise for the legendary Dan Jurgens and his Hall Of Fame career. Finally, Rob recaps the road to and experience of filming the Levi’s “Button Your Fly” campaign and being directed by Spike Lee!
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2020-09-221h 25
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe 90’s Roundtable!VENOM! BISHOP! DEADPOOL! DARKHAWK! A new age of comic book anti-hero arrived in the 1990’s! The West Coast Mafia Of Creators! The West Coast “Style” of drawing comics! Rob Liefeld & Jimmy Jay break down all the trends, tropes and triumphs of a break through era in comic books!
2020-09-181h 31
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Cable Guy! Part 2As Cable’s popularity skyrockets, Rob tracks the trajectory of his dynamic new creation. As everyone at Marvel tries to get in on the action and capitalize on the momentum, Rob recalls the necessary gambles he took to ensure that his vision for the character would endure, a practice he’d continue all the way towards Cable’s debut on silver screen!
2020-09-151h 17
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Cable Guy! Part 1The 90’s Storm of New Talent and Characters strikes the industry with a bang! A mysterious new figure emerges to shake things up in the X-Men Universe, the brainchild of young wunderkind Rob Liefeld, CABLE! Rob recounts the swirl of activity and negotiations that brought Cable to life in the pages of New Mutants!
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2020-09-111h 20
Robservations with Rob LiefeldFighting American, Part 2: Victory!With Marvel’s frivolous lawsuit to prevent publication of the all new Fighting American defeated, Rob releases a new comic series to much acclaim. The best and biggest names in comic books contribute to an epic run of all-new Fighting American adventures. To further honor the legacy of Joe Simon & Jack Kirby, Fighting American toys are released!
2020-09-0459 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldFighting American! Part 1In the immediate aftermath of Heroes Reborn, Rob Liefeld pacts with Joe Simon & Roz Kirby, the widow of Jack Kirby, to bring back the legendary patriotic icon, FIGHTING AMERICAN! But Marvel Comics has other ideas and does not want Rob to portray another patriotic hero so soon after leaving Captain America. Marvel seeks to thwart this alliance from seeing print, even filing a lawsuit! The comic book craziness continues in tales that have to be heard to he believed.
2020-09-011h 17
Robservations with Rob LiefeldHeroes Reborn: Roundtable Wrap Up!All things Heroes Reborn related are parsed and dissected as Rob and Jimmy discuss the thrills, chills and behind the scenes turmoil surrounding this seminal event in the history of Marvel Comics! Bonus – Rob answers your Heroes Reborn questions posted on social media!
2020-08-281h 23
Robservations with Rob LiefeldHeroes Reborn! Part 4: FALLOUT!With the team of Rob Liefeld and Jim Lee broken apart, the Heroes Reborn event limps to a disappointing conclusion, hampering Lee’s attempt to merge Marvel and Wildstorm. Marvel Entertainment regains complete creative control of their characters even as they spiral through a bankruptcy that hampers production of their titles. Which title does Rob favor the most out of the entire saga? The answer will surprise you.
2020-08-251h 06
Robservations with Rob LiefeldHeroes Reborn! Part 3: Marvel Bankruptcy!The much anticipated Heroes Reborn titles arrive, Avengers #1 becomes the top selling book in that title’s history, but is it enough to stave off Marvel’s pending bankruptcy? Chaos erupts as Jim Lee works behind the scenes to take over Marvel and run it from his La Jolla studio! Rob Liefeld relives his first hand account of Marvel’s most dramatic period!
2020-08-211h 19
Robservations with Rob LiefeldHeroes Reborn! Part 2Marvel Comics’ recruitment of top Image founders Rob Liefeld & Jim Lee to restore sales on the flagship titles of the Marvel Universe have the industry buzzing with excitement. Conflicts arise within Image Comics and tensions begin to boil over as the launch of Captain America & The Avengers is near!
2020-08-181h 13
Robservations with Rob LiefeldHeroes Reborn! Part 1In 1996 Marvel turned to their two best-selling creators, Rob Liefeld & Jim Lee, making them an offer they could not refuse! These two creators were given a chance at history, charged with turning around the fortunes and sagging sales of Marvel’s former Icons, Captain America, Avengers & Fantastic Four. The publisher outsourced all creative control to Liefeld & Lee. Rob examines the behind the scenes drama and details surrounding this historic decision and the subsequent excitement it generated.
2020-08-1457 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldX-Men, X-Tends & X-Pands!!The X-Men franchise becomes an absolute cash cow for Marvel, spin-offs and bi-weekly schedules shift power in the industry enriching publisher, retailers and creators alike. Rob details the bold moves by Marvel that paved the way for everything that would follow!
2020-08-1148 min
Robservations with Rob Liefeld1988! Learning to FlyA surge of new talent ascends on the comics industry. Young, hungry voices looking to find the platforms to boost their artistic signals scramble to get regular assignments. A comic no one wants to draw, Hawk & Dove, becomes the vehicle for one young creator to blast off into the stars. Rob charts his own path creating the New Dove, contributing to DC Comics cannon, the behind the scenes conflicts that defined his first work and the long term impact it gave his career.
2020-08-071h 09
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe “L” Boys!The winds of change were shifting in the comics industry, the old guard was fading and a new class was ready to take the industry by storm. Rob details a chance encounter with Todd McFarlane in 1988 during San Diego Comic-Con that was the beginning of a formidable alliance, one that would challenge, change and alter the comic book landscape forever.
2020-08-0457 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldUntold Tales of Comics!The Original JLA/Avengers with George Pérez! Neal Adams X-Men Graphic Novel! Kirkman & Liefeld’s Killraven! This week Rob examines the deep cuts behind comic books most infamous unpublished projects! The feuds, ego’s & agenda’s that kept us from instant classics in any age are discussed at length. The 2nd X-Men/Titans crossover that was lost in the process! The Untold Tales of Untold Tales of Comic Books will enlighten and entertain!
2020-07-311h 15
Robservations with Rob LiefeldNU Marvel and the End of an Era!BLACK COSTUME SPIDER GIRL! U.S. AGENT! GREY HULK! As the Bronze Era of comics begins to fade, and the talent flees to DC Comics, Marvel throws a Hail Mary with new costumes and identities for their familiar icons to stoke sales and renew interest. Rob is joined by Jimmy Jay as they discuss the decisions and corporate influences that marked an end of an era.
2020-07-281h 07
Robservations with Rob LiefeldJack Kirby! The King of Comics!The single most dominant force in the history of comic books! No one has had greater impact than JACK “THE KING” KIRBY, the architect of the Marvel Universe, his influence continues to shape pop culture to this day. Wether introducing the world to CAPTAIN AMERICA in World War 2 or imagining the birth of the Marvel Universe, Jack never stopped amazing comic readers young and old! He roared back to prominence at Marvel in the late 1970’s with titles such as The Eternals, Devil Dinosaur & Machine Man. Rob takes you through his resurgence and shares his personal memories, experiences and advent...
2020-07-241h 11
Robservations with Rob LiefeldPOWER RECORDS! The Birth of Comic Book Merchandising!“THE ACTION COMES ALIVE AS YOU READ” a slogan on each and every POWER RECORD, featuring the biggest super hero & sci-fi franchises of an era! Spider Man! Fantastic Four! Hulk! Captain America! Star Trek! Planet Of The Apes! Rob Liefeld takes you back to the birth of comic book merchandising where Power Records and their read along action took off alongside Marvel Slurpee Cups, Marvel Mego Dolls and Marvel Trading Cards stormed the shelves for comic hungry kids of the 70’s!
2020-07-2144 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Wolverine! From Page to Screen!The breakout star of the best selling X-Men franchise is awarded his own showcase, with Frank Miller and Chris Claremont, two of comic books biggest super stars, at the helm. Rob Liefeld examines the origins of this innovative mash up of East meets West that defined the groundbreaking Wolverine mini-series which owes a debt to the influence and impact of James Clavell’s epic SHOGUN, setting the stage for an eventual blockbuster film adaptation by Hugh Jackman and James Mangold.
2020-07-1755 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Man Of Steel! 1986 & The Superman RebootIn 1986, DC Comics, seeking a total reinvention of Superman, recruited John Byrne, Marvel’s brightest star, to relaunch their storied franchise and make him accessible to a younger generation. Byrne accepted, making drastic alterations to Superman’s origins as well as relations with key characters like Lex Luthor and Batman. Rob walks you through Byrne’s long standing affection for the character and revisits the biggest comic book reboot ever attempted!
2020-07-1459 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Influencers!The Kirby Clones! The Adams Effect! The movers and shakers of comic book influences, the styles that launched an army of imitators! Barry Windsor Smith! Jim Steranko! Stephen Platt! Rob and Jimmy delve deep into the source of so many Legendary styles and influences that shaped a generation of comic book images!
2020-07-101h 16
Robservations with Rob LiefeldMarvel Management: 1975-2010Since the heyday of Stan Lee, The Editor In Chief has always held a special position of power and influence at Marvel, guiding and shaping the path of the prolific publisher. However, not every EIC is created equal, with some exhibiting major creative moves and business acumen while others floundered! Who makes the grade? Rob examines the achievements across 35 years worth of EIC’s and the legacies they left behind! Shooter! DeFalco! Quemas! Who took the Gold?
2020-07-071h 14
Robservations with Rob LiefeldSecret Wars & the Rise of the Cross Over Event!Mini-series and Cross Over events arrived in the 80’s, signaling a huge shift in dynamics between publishers, retailers and fans. It changed comic books forevermore! Was it all just a happy accident? Rob examines the origins behind the Rise of Corporate Events and the toy company arms race that fueled the most successful Marvel comic book of a decade!
2020-07-031h 22
Robservations with Rob LiefeldLegendary Runs! The Rise of Art Adams! Legion Of Super Heroes!Career connections are the result of extended runs that create crucial bonds between readers and creators! Rob shares the most important career advice he ever received from the one and only Todd McFarlane. One run may be all any title needs to launch a lifetime of impact and influence. Rob covers the inevitable but unlikely rise of Arthur Adams and the success of Legion of Super Heroes under Kieth Giffen.
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2020-06-3044 min
Robservations with Rob LiefeldDark Knight & Watchmen! Miller & Moore!Rob Liefeld is joined by guest host Jimmy Jay as they take a deep dive into Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen, the two most acclaimed comic book publications in the history of the genre. Frank Miller and Alan Moore, along with Dave Gibbons, impacted the culture in a manner not seen before or since! Both released in 1986, they were transformational works that altered every aspect of comic books! We dissect the details behind their creations, the subtle changes made along the way and the manner with which they influenced the comic book business and each other!
2020-06-261h 58
Robservations with Rob LiefeldDeath Becomes Them!Gwen Stacy! Elektra! Captain Marvel! Flash! Phoenix! Tragic and unexpected deaths ushered in a new era of mature comics that challenged fans and readers. Rob revisits the stories that shocked him and broke his heart, showing the emotional power of graphic storytelling across a dynamic age that transformed comic books!
2020-06-231h 21
Robservations with Rob LiefeldSuperman vs. Spider-Man!What happens when the two biggest players in the business finally get ready to rumble? How did Marvel & DC create The Battle Of The Century! How does Watergate connect to this most seminal of events? Who are the uncredited superstars that worked behind the scenes to make this the biggest moment of an era? Rob walks you through the creative decisions that elevated this monumental achievement!
2020-06-191h 03
Robservations with Rob LiefeldThe Marketplace, Then & Now!THANOS! INFINITY GAUNTLET! LEGION OF SUPER HEROES! JOKER! DEATH METAL! Rob examines today’s comic book marketplace through the lens of yesteryear. Jimmy Jay, CEO of Amazing Comic Con and Jay Company Comics joins Rob to discuss current shifts and trends and how they stack up to milestones of the past.
2020-06-161h 07
Robservations with Rob LiefeldCosmic MarvelsCosmic Marvels! Kevin Feige! The MCU! THE ETERNALS! STAR WARS! How Stan Lee nearly tanked the comic book that would save Marvel Comics!
As Marvel prepares to give you their biggest blockbuster since Avengers: Endgame, The Eternals, Rob examines the roots of Marvel’s cosmic saga that features Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, and Kit Harrington.
Star Wars And Stan Lee. How the Mighty Marvel Maven nearly lost the license to the comic book adaptation that saved Marvel comics from going out of business.
2020-06-021h 11
Robservations with Rob LiefeldRobservations Issue #1Robservations is the new podcast by Comic Book Legend Rob Liefeld which exists to explore and celebrate comic books as an art form and their tremendous impact on the culture.In this inaugural episode Rob discusses:His life long passion for comic books and the way they shaped his career.1975 run of The Avengers #141 (Squadron Supreme)Giant Size X-Men #1George Perez’s early workThe Snyder Cut of The Justice League
2020-05-261h 21