Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Sinners! Ryan Coogler! X-Men Fallout! Apr 24, 2025

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An episode celebrating creators and their monster achievements! Ryan Coogler! Sinners! The reasons that this tremendous success is under scrutiny, revealed! Also, Rob shares your collective and overwhelming response to our X-Men Alert show!

X-MEN ALERT! Mutant Massacre! The Cancelation Conundrum! Apr 21, 2025

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The X-Men are in crisis! About a year into their much publicized relaunch, the titles are being canceled right and left. In my history following the X-Men, this is their rock bottom worst! We offer solutions and suggestions as to how best restore the broken legacy!

Byrne Notice! The Rise Of A Young Super Star! Apr 17, 2025

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A recently uncovered interview with John Byrne circa 1976 is the focus of today’s episode. We go inside the thoughts and opinions of a young talent just starting to take off and contrast it with interviews years later as he is changing comics for the next decade.

Image at 33! Where Were You In ‘92? Apr 14, 2025

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On the occasion of Image Comics and Youngblood’s 33rd anniversary, we use The Official Timeline Of Image Comics for a look back at the early, formative times that shaped the indie powerhouse! Go behind the scenes of the great pop culture revolution!

The Game Changer! Apr 10, 2025

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Every industry has a Game-Changer, an individual who’s impact goes way beyond the biz, affecting the entire culture. I’ve settled on the biggest Free Agent move in comic books the last 50 years, a change-up that shifted the fortunes for an entire company and set them on a course that carries them to this day.

What Is Going On Here? Movies & Comics pt. 1 Apr 07, 2025

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Just What The Hell Is Going On?? Bundles! Party Packs! Deep discounts, phony numbers, empty release windows! We examine the crazed current state of comics and movies!

Stan Lee: The Final Chapter Mar 13, 2025

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Stan Lee endured a tumultuous final chapter and the truth is now coming to light from documentarian Jon Bollerjack. Over several years I was witness to the chaos that ensued, I participated in the film and share much of that on today’s episode. Also, as my oldest son gets married I look at a more light hearted view of comic book weddings and why they rarely work.

The Spandex Stigma! Coogler, Control, Conventions! Mar 10, 2025

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Do other studios even want to make comic book films, especially super heroes? Marvel’s recent slide isn’t helping matters! We also discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest, creative control and how it’s affecting the future of movies! Convention economy and more!

Comic Books, Comic Buck$! How The Major Pubs Sell You Comics! Mar 06, 2025

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Ratio variants, Discount Incentives, Final Order Cut Off! A look back over 25 years of maximizing market manipulation by the big publishers! There’s at least one initiative that should be embraced all over again!

Marvel Madness! Crushing The Committee! Those Marvel Leaks!!! Mar 03, 2025

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It’s all Marvel Madness as we track the path towards Marvel’s present day chaos. The Rise & Fall of the Creative Committee, removing the guardrails! Those pesky Marvel Leaks!! The art of changing the conversation and so much more!

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