Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Latest Episodes:

James Cameron’s Spider Man! The Greatest Movie Never Made! Feb 07, 2023

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30 years ago, Marvel teamed with James Cameron, fresh off his blockbuster T2 success, to make a Spider Man film that never happened. Rob performs the autopsy of how it all fell apart! Learn why the greatest movie never made failed to materialize!

The Comic Book Greats! Stan Lee! Todd McFarlane! Image Comics! Feb 03, 2023

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The filming of a series of ground breaking new videos hosted by Stan Lee provides the backdrop for an announcement that would change comic books forever!

Then & Now: Todd McFarlane 1993-2023 Jan 31, 2023

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We launch our Then & Now series with a spotlight on industry Titan, Todd McFarlane! From a rare 1993 interview Todd shares his views on Variant covers, Spin-Offs and Cross-Overs. Many of these opinions are in stark contrast to McFarlane practices of 2023, find out what has changed and why!

Manga Madness! Battle Chasers! Heroes Reborn Aftermath! Jan 27, 2023

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We wrap up our series with even more Manga Madness, examining many of the works influenced by the Mighty Manga Boom. BATTLE CHASERS! WARLANDS! SOUL SAGA!! Also, we reveal untold secrets from Heroes Reborn, the original plans prior to the disruption from the Marvel Bankruptcy of 1996!

The Manga Manifesto! Pt. 1 Jan 24, 2023

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It’s time to talk about Manga! The popularity of Manga & Anime continues to surge, especially with young audiences. Rob takes you back to the 80’s as Manga first broke thru with western audiences in mainstream hits like Akira! Appleseed! Ghost In The Shell! Bastard! A new generation of Manga influenced artists took the 90’s by storm!

Marvel Stephen King Classics! Jan 20, 2023

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Stephen King is one of the most celebrated authors of our time, one of the most accomplished imaginations in all of pop culture! While many of his works have been adapted in comic book format, none come close to this classic work from Marvel in the 80’s!

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service! Jan 17, 2023

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Marvel & DC have a long history with shirtless warriors, Killraven, Kamandi, Tor, Claw, Ka-Zar among the many who have struggled to stay relevant! Towering talents such as Neal Adams, Joe Kubert, Jack Kirby, John Buscema and more have contributed, trying to break the trend, with decidedly mixed results! The Struggle Is Real!! Plus - an update on the comic book marketplace!

The Most Iconic Batman Artists Of All Time! Jan 13, 2023

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Batman! The most popular comic book character of all time, his look and appeal have been shaped by a number of visionary talents across the decades. Rob names the legendary artists who have defined his look and portrayal, bolstering his popularity over the years.

Comic Book Feuds! Barry, Byrne & The Beatles! Jan 10, 2023

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We wrap our most recent Comic Book Feuds as the popular Marvel and X-Men illustrator known as Barry, continues to take on the world, comic books and beyond! Paul McCartney, John Buscema, Steranko and more are caught in his critical sights! Just how grumpy can one man be? Prepare to find out!

Comic Book Feuds! Barry Vs. The World/Under The Gunn! Jan 06, 2023

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Who’s Barry you ask? Barry’s road to stylistic influencer took decades, but once he arrived, his presence at Marvel was staggering. Barry goes off on everyone in the first of a two part interview excerpt. Also, James Gunn takes over DC Films, what should we expect?