Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Latest Episodes:

Comic Book Rescue Roles! Mar 05, 2026

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A pair of Comic Book roles provide essential lifelines for talent in difficult times! The stories of Iron Man and Deadpool, and the transformative cinematic opportunities they provided!

Why Marvel Should Buy DC Comics! Mar 02, 2026

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Paramount has won the right to own Warner Bros. and the mountain of debt that comes with it. With $75 billion dollars in debt hanging over them, costs will be cut, channels and labels sold off. Rob proposes a scenario where Marvel steps up to license the DC Comics publishing rights. Is a shared publishing universe a possibility?

Is Marvel Tanking? Feb 26, 2026

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All is not well in Marvel-land. They can’t keep talent, their comics are stale and gimmicks won’t save them. What comes next?

Comics Pro! Feb 23, 2026

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Rob attends the Comics Pro Industry Conference and shares his adventures and impressions!

The Power Of Perez! Feb 19, 2026

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JLA! Titans! Crisis! An episode squarely focused on the most important hire in the history of DC Comics! How George Perez topped the charts, bringing an army of Marvel Zombies across the street to DC with him! Also - Todd McFarlane calls in! A must listen episode if ever there was one!

The Kirby Chronicles! Feb 16, 2026

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Jack Kirby left Marvel for DC Comics in 1970 and the industry shook. While his characters, such as Darkseid, are in the spotlight in today’s blockbusters, such as DC K.O., it wasn’t always so. The story of Jack’s sudden exodus and Marvel’s subtle but effective counter measures continues to provide valuable lessons for the industry today!

The 500 Show! Feb 12, 2026

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We made it to 500 episodes and Rob celebrates sharing insights and notable quotes from legendary comic book super stars from across the ages. Listen and learn!

Pro's & Cons Feb 09, 2026

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This episode is guidance intended for professional eyes and ears only.

Mad About Manga! Feb 05, 2026

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Attack On Titan! Kaiju No. 8! My Hero Acadamia! Manga is soaring in popularity but how exactly is it made? What is the process of making your favorite Manga title and how does it differ from the classic American comic book creation process? Rob looks at the history of the studio system!

Sal Buscema:Legacy Feb 02, 2026

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Spider Man! Hulk! Rom! The Defenders! Avengers! The Late, Great, Sal Buscema was a pillar of Marvel Comics for over 6 decades! Rob shares his favorite Sal Buscema work as well as interviews and commentary from his peers.