Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Batman & Deadpool! Comic Book Fall Preview! Sep 04, 2025

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Deadpool & Batman! New Transformers! DC Absolute! Today we look to the future, previewing the upcoming comic books arriving this fall with Southern California’s Premiere Retailer! Rob is joined by Mike Kadin, owner of Comics, Toons & Toys for an in-depth discussion of current market conditions! What’s hot, what’s not and what’s on the way!

E.M. Gist: Painting Comics Sep 01, 2025

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His covers frequently adorn titles such as Star Wars, X-Men, Moon Knight and soon, Deadpool & Youngblood! One of the most popular and in demand illustrators of the past decade, E.M. Gist, joins the show to talk process, career path and his future projects!

The Dave Finch Interview Aug 28, 2025

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New Avengers! Batman! Moon Knight! Join us for an in-depth discussion with superstar artist David Finch as he prepares to launch SKINBREAKER, his new comic book in collaboration with Invincible & Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman! The work he has produced has raised the bar for all that will follow!

Super Summer Round-Up! Aug 25, 2025

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Super Summer Round-Up! Batman! Transformers! Supergirl! What were the biggest hits of the summer season? Retail & Convention Guru, Jimmy Jay joins us to break it all down! What hit, what missed?

X-MEN: Influence and Inspirations Aug 18, 2025

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Alien. Star Wars. The Warriors. Slap Shot. The power of influence is an incredible thing and The Uncanny X-Men incorporated popular films & television in real time during their most acclaimed and celebrated run. Rob takes you on a deep, deep dive, issue by issue, as the inspirations were unveiled.

The Fantastic Four! Aug 14, 2025

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The Comics. The Movie. Rob’s Review. The Marketing. The Box Office. ‘Nuff Said, True Believer.

The 2000’s - “We’re Doomed!” Aug 11, 2025

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We look back to the dawn of the new millennium and a comic book industry in disarray. Failed imprints, faltering sales and widespread panic was pervasive. Interviews and excerpts from notables shed light on a tumultuous start to a new era! Erik Larsen! Kurt Busiek! Mark Waid and so much more!!

Jim Starlin: Marvel’s Secret Sauce! Aug 07, 2025

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Was Jim Starlin, Thanos Creator and Cosmic King, the key to Marvel’s biggest successes? What is separating the perception on the box office with Superman & Fantastic Four? Comic book trends and more on an extended episode of comic book’s & pop culture’s most candid show!

The Comic Con Wrap Up pt. 2! Aug 04, 2025

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Comic Book Beefs! Discussing Super Star writer Brad Metzer, Direct To Consumer Comic Books and Didja Know? with Arthur Adams! Another jam packed Comic Show!

The Comic-Con Wrap Up! Pt. 1 Jul 31, 2025

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Rob is back from the 2025 San Diego Comic Con, fresh with perspective on all things comics and pop culture! In this first part of our wrap up, we look at the new expansive X-Men reboot as well as the enduring popularity of Absolute Batman!