Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Latest Episodes:

X-Men! The 60th Anniversary: New Mutants! Mar 14, 2023

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As Marvel celebrates 60 years of The X-Men, Rob looks back on the first ever X-Men spin-off, The New Mutants. From an early 80’s interview, discover Chris Claremont’s initial outlook for the book and its inspirations as well as lost storylines & characters that were never realized!

Robservations The Robtopsy - X-Men: The Savage Lands! Mar 10, 2023

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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!

March Madness! Marvel, DC Countdown! Mar 07, 2023

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Welcome to the Madness of March! There’s no basketball or gambling involved but a revelation of serious comic book cornerstones that were achieved during the month of March across the decades! Spider Man, Batman, Flash and more! Get ready to count it down with Rob!

The Robtopsy: The Fantastic Four of the 70’s! Mar 03, 2023

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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!

Lone Wolf & Cub! Comic Book Feuds! Feb 28, 2023

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It’s a double bill as we examine the origins of todays most popular trope, the grizzled warrior, the young ward and the treacherous journey across dangerous terrain! The Last Of Us! The Mandalorian! Road To Perdition!! Bonus - Comic Book Feuds:Barry Smith, Part 3! No One Is Safe!

Bring On The Bad Girls! Feb 24, 2023

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The 90’s was a time of Femme Fatales! Women Warriors ruled the charts pushing the big brawn to the side as fans favored a new age of Lady Liberators! Witchblade! Lady Death! Shi! Avengelyne! Glory! Plus - Major Podcast Announcement!

May The Source Be With You! Feb 21, 2023

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Today it’s a time for reflection as we give respect to “The Source” expanding our awareness of Marvel & DC comic book tropes and their various origins! We discuss the X-Men’s infamous “Outback” era and how it compares to other periods in Marvel Mutant History!

The 2023 Macho Awards! It’s A Macho Show! Feb 17, 2023

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It’s time for our annual Macho Awards! Join as we celebrate the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Batman! Joker! Top Gun! Yellowstone and so much more!

Do The Twist! Plot Armor Activated! Feb 14, 2023

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A look at the very best twists and turns in the history of comic books & movies! An in depth study at the “Plot Armor” that provides the best payoffs! Marvel! DC! Image! Star Wars! X-Men! Batman! Invincible!

From Ant-Man to The Authority! How Movies Reset Comic Books! Feb 10, 2023

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Rob breaks down how the cinematic treatment of comic books and their extraordinary success over the last two decades have taken characters from the cellar all the way to the penthouse! Little known titles have become household names!