Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Stan Lee & The Strange Truth Behind The Doctor! Apr 22, 2022

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Dr. Strange is everywhere, a massive sequel is set to rule cinema’s this summer! He is as unique a character as Marvel has ever published, but just who created him anyway? Shared for the very first time, in Stan Lee’s own words, he informs you exactly where the inspiration & production for Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme originated! A can’t miss revelation!

Close Encounters & Forbidden Fruit – Marvel & Image Comic Team-Up’s! Apr 19, 2022

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Forbidden Fruits, part 3: The Marvel/Image Team Up’s! More comics that are out of reach but in demand! Plus – Rob’s Rants covers new editions of classic collections!

The DC Image Comics Merger?! Apr 15, 2022

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In 1995, did the principle founders of Image Comics meet with the publisher of DC to discuss a possible merger of the 2 companies? Find out the who, where, when & why of all that went down!

DC, Marvel and The Art of Disruption! Apr 12, 2022

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A discussion of how DC & Marvel are valued within the marketplace as well as the times the comic business has been transformed through disruptive practices. The future of direct to consumer.

DC – A Decade Of Rumors & Unrest! Apr 08, 2022

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For over a decade DC Comics has been rocked with a tumultuous existence, shifting between a constantly revolving door of new ownership and management. With the latest changing of the guard, the 3rd regime change in 10 years, the company continues to be the most scrutinized in all of comics and entertainment.

WHO’S GOT NEXT? Apr 05, 2022

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Fresh off the convention circuit, Rob weighs in with all he’s seen and experienced. He shares the characters, comic books and creators that will shape and influence your collections and consumption in the years ahead.

Marvel’s Wild, Wild West! Apr 01, 2022

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Kid Colt! Rawhide Kid! Night Rider! Two-Gun Kid! With huge hits like Yellowstone and 1883, the western is making a comeback and no one is in a better position to capitalize on it than Marvel! Rob takes you through their vast catalogue of iconic cowboy characters!

Hot Topics! The Slap! Funeral For A King! Mar 29, 2022

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THE SLAP! No, not that one! The original Batman & Robin meme! Just where is it from anyways? Rob takes you inside the origins of the suddenly timely meme. Plus – Funeral For A King! Remembering the Memorial Service of Jack “The King” Kirby.

Forbidden Fruit pt. 2! Spider-Man & X-Men! Mar 25, 2022

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Spider-Man! X-Men! Marvel’s popular heroes featured in classic tales by classic creators, chart topping achievements, long out of print, stories that you won’t find in a trade collection! Rob explains the complicated reasons these comic books stay buried deep in the vaults!

The Frank Miller Filmography! Mar 22, 2022

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Sin City! 300! The Spirit!! The Frank Miller Filmography defined an age of comic book movies! Following his breakout success at DC Comics, re-imagining Batman for a new generation, Frank Miller’s acclaimed works arrived on the big screen. The blockbuster success of his 300 graphic novel set the stage for Miller to make the big leap, propelling him into the Director’s chair, where he helmed a $60 million dollar adaptation of Will Eisner’s The Spirit starring Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlet Johansson! Rob discusses Miller’s filmography, it’s success, influences and lasting impact.