Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Comic Book Feuds! Byrne Vs. McFarlane! Jan 03, 2023

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What happens when one generation of talent replaces another, garnering the spotlight & praise, routinely topping the charts that were once dominated by the previous era? Seldom does the older generation go quietly and, in the case of John Byrne, he takes aim with the Image Comics gang, specifically Todd McFarlane…repeatedly! Hang on for a crazy installment of Comic Book Feuds!

Support Your Comic Store Dec 06, 2022

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Comic Stores are the backbone of the comic book industry! Chances are you encountered your favorite comic book character or issue at a local comic book retailer, Rob offers support for all stores and some memories of great comic store experiences! Also, Critical Acclaim? What’s it worth anyway?

The Decades! 2002, Where Are You? Dec 02, 2022

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We return to the way back machine and visit 2002, where licensed properties filled the creative void in comic books! Transformers! Thundercats! G.I. Joe! Buffy! Planet Of The Apes! Nostalgia fever was all the rage, fueling the culture as Marvel & DC regained their footing in the new millennium! Also, the movies, tv & music from 20 years back!

Marvel/DC Holiday Super Hero Grab Bag! Nov 29, 2022

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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!

A Very Special Thanksgiving! Nov 22, 2022

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An expression of thankfulness, gratitude and appreciation.

STORYTELLERS pt. 1:The Great Debate! Nov 18, 2022

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Would you go back and do it over the same way all again? This question led to an examination of why and how storytellers make the choices they do? What is the contract you enter into with fans as you seek to entertain them? Even though the market has changed, what recommendations would I make to Marvel & DC comic creators young and old. In the first entry in our new Storytellers series, I share the lessons I learned from the creators that influenced my own path.

MARVEL/DC - Who’s Next? Nov 15, 2022

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With two of comic books oldest characters, Namor & Black Adam recently introduced to audiences worldwide Rob looks ahead to which characters and titles are yet to come on the big screen. Are there any A-Listers left? Who is on deck for upcoming Marvel & DC films?

Who Was That Masked Man? Nov 11, 2022

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It’s not a trend it’s an evolution. Spider Man! Boba Fett! Snake Eyes! Deadpool! The Mandolorian! Venom! Power Rangers! Kyle Ren! The masked character, helmeted figure has risen to all new levels of of popularity and acclaim among fandom! Rob looks at the how and why of the current Mask Revolution!

The Bad Boys Of Marvel! Nov 08, 2022

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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!

The 2000’s! The Power Of The Matrix! UPDATED Nov 04, 2022

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The late Nineties was a weird time in comic books, publishers were scrambling to bolster falling sales, chasing emerging trends in search of a lifeboat! Marvel embraced the success of The Matrix and applied all the wrong lessons in the process! The history of X-Revolution and Counter X!

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