Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Spider-Man turns 60!! Mar 18, 2022

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Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is turning 60 and a handsome new collection puts the spotlight on the first 20 issues by Steve Ditko & Stan Lee. The secrets behind Spider-Man’s epic creation are examined and revealed.

Image Comics: The Last Dance Mar 15, 2022

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McFarlane! Liefeld! Lee! Silvestri! Valentino! Larsen! Portacio! 14 years ago, the seven original Image Comics Founders assembled for what would be their very last time together. A walk through the timeline of the events that gathered them for one final historic appearance.

THE MARVELOUS MOON KNIGHT! Mar 11, 2022

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As The MCU prepares to welcome the mysterious Moon Knight into their ranks, Rob goes all the way back to the beginning, behind the scenes with Moon Knight’s creators, sharing the inspirations and motivations that brought the Moon Knight character to life. The author’s share the challenges and the triumphs in creating a mythology that has thrived for over 47 years. Did Marvel encourage the Batman comparisons or discourage the similarities between the two? Just how much was Moon Knight outselling all other Marvel comics as well as the Caped Crusader himself?

The Con Game! Mar 08, 2022

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Rob shares an in-depth discussion on the ever-changing Pop Culture & Comic Convention scene. The players, the priorities, the race to please the consumer. Plus – a decade after the Dark Knight Rises, the legacy, and impact of the Nolan Batman films.

The Macho Awards! Mar 04, 2022

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Welcome to the 1st annual Macho Awards! Who will win the coveted Macho’s? Celebrating achievements in Macho writer, Macho artist, Macho series and our Lifetime Macho Achievement award! It is a very “Macho” show! Don’t miss out!

Comic Book Feuds! Todd McFarlane vs. Peter David Mar 01, 2022

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An epic comic book feud unfolds between two former collaborators turned bitter opponents! In 1993, the feud between Todd McFarlane and Peter David, co-authors of a resurgent Hulk era, went public with a live debate staged at Philadelphia’s Comicfest. Moderated by the legendary George Perez, the two men aired their less than favorable opinions of each other for all to see.

What’s Your Brand? Feb 25, 2022

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Examining all manner of branded talent, characters, and titles in comics & film. Plus, Collector’s Corner: Buyer Beware!

Comic Book Mysteries! Secret Identities! Feb 22, 2022

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Many comic book legends have produced popular works under alternate names. Rob takes you through the list of superstar talents that have posed under secret profiles over the decades and why they hid their true identities!

The Best Era Ever! Feb 18, 2022

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Comic book enthusiasts have had much to celebrate in recent times as characters across all era’s have roared to cinematic life, igniting passionate debate about multiple eras! Which era towers above the rest? What combination of creativity, sales achievements and fan enthusiasm created a clear winner for all time?

Marvel’s Multiverse Madness! Comics & Sports! Feb 15, 2022

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Rob explains Disney’s big gamble on Dr. Strange 2, sharing exactly what is driving the high stakes with The Multiverse Of Madness and how it all ties into the runway success of Sony’s Spider Man: No Way Home! Plus: Comic Books & Sports! The competitive nature and connective tissue that drives both industries!

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