Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Wheres The Beef? The Rivalries That Made Us! May 21, 2021

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Demonslayer! Princess Mononoke! Avatar! Avengers:Endgame! Star Wars! James Cameron! George Lucas! John Byrne! Dave Cockrum! Movies, Anime and Comic Books have long been defined by rivalries that push all involved. Huge talents powering themselves towards the top! Rob looks at some of the best, most memorable rivalries across pop and comic books!

Heroes For Hope! The Comic Industry Steps Up! May 18, 2021

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Two publishers. One great cause. 100 top talents. As Famine Relief became a dilemma that the entire world rallied around, Marvel and DC showed up as only they could, uniting the greatest writers and artists across two unforgettable specials created to raise significant funds to feed the hungry. Rob revisit’s Marvel’s Heroes Against Hope and DC’s Heroes Against Hunger! Also, Warner Bros. sold to Discovery Channel! What it means going forward!

Across The Universes! May 14, 2021

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Two Sprawling Heroic Universes, every character presented with tremendous detail, listed alphabetically from A to Z. The story of two competing Universe Handbooks, how they were crafted, produced and sold. The talents that created them and more importantly, the superstars who were left behind. Rob compares and contrasts the brand new omnibus collections of The Marvel Universe Handbook and DC’s Who’s Who series.

Weapons Of Mass Construction! May 11, 2021

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Wolverine’s Claws! Thor’s hammer! Cap’s Shield! King Kong’s Axe Blade! G.I. Joe-Real American Hero! Weapon’s are a staple of myth and lore, from Star Wars to X-Men, they literally make and define the hero, transforming entire franchises! Rob covers the Gear that is near and dear to us all!

Swords & Sorcery! Barbarians At The Gates! May 07, 2021

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20 years ago the Lord Of The Rings trilogy blew the doors off the fantasy genre, opening the doors for Game Of Thrones and all that followed. Some 50 years back Marvel Comics paved the way for the birth of the Modern Fantasy movement by securing the rights to a pulp fantasy character that became the face of a franchise, inspiring a surge of sword & sorcery warriors from all publishers!

The Nostalgia Imperative! May 04, 2021

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NOSTALGIA! What is it? Why is it? Is your love of that great comic book run because you experienced it as a child or because it was executed at the top of its craft? What about that movie? That cartoon? Those toys? Rob examines what is and is not nostalgia across multiple genres!

Kung Fu Fighting! Apr 30, 2021

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Martial Arts exploded throughout the culture in the 70’s, igniting a wave of comics, movies and tv shows that inspired a generation of fans! Marvel & DC Comics were quick to capitalize on this craze launching a flurry of new titles reflecting the popular Kung Fu dynamic! Bruce Lee! Shang Chi! Iron Fist! Karate Kid! Richard Dragon! The origins of these comics and their lasting influence & staying power is dissected. Plus, a surprise interview!

There Is No Spoon Apr 09, 2021

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Final thoughts as we bring down the curtains on Season 1 of Robservations.

Bad Management! Apr 06, 2021

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A call in the middle of the night from a group of foreign artists sets in motion a revelation of terrible mismanagement and talent that is being taken advantage of. A cautionary tale that has to be heard to be believed!

Godzilla! The Marvel Age! Apr 02, 2021

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Remember when Godzilla battled The Avengers? Thor! Black Widow! Iron Man! The Fantastic Four? It was mind-blowing and spectacular and all a result of a Golden Age of Godzilla revival in toys, cartoons and comics that came about from 1977-1979! Marvel & Godzilla were a potent combination of two powerful brands, electrifying fans, as recounted by Rob in today’s exciting installment!

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