Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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The Jim Valentino Chat! Jan 29, 2026

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From Guardians Of The Galaxy to Shadowhawk, his work has entertained the masses! Comic book legend and Image Comics Partner, Jim Valentino, joins the show for an extended chat covering his many accomplishments & his impact on the comic book industry. The man who green lit Walking Dead & Invincible speaks!

The 4th Wall Breakers! Jan 26, 2026

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Howard The Duck! Lobo! Deadpool! Ambush Bug! Bloodwulf! She-Hulk! Rob walks through his own progression as a fan, watching the emergence and later, the evolution of the fourth wall breakers in comic books.

Why The 90’s Rule! Jan 22, 2026

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The Comics Scene was exploding with new characters and opportunities, until, it wasn’t. How comics went from a creative based model to a curator based model and what was lost in the exchange!

The Whilce Portacio Chat! Jan 19, 2026

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X-MEN! PUNISHER! IRON MAN! The creator of Bishop and original Image Comics Founder, Whilce Portacio, joins the show to discuss his incredible art and his impact on the comic book culture! He covers his decades of crafting popular stories and art, building a studio with Jim Lee and Scott Williams, and starting a school in the Philippines that launched the careers of Lenil Yu, Philip Tan and so many other incredible talents!

The Kirkman Manifesto! Part 2 - The Industry Reacts! Jan 15, 2026

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As Robert Kirkman leaves Marvel in 2008, he releases a call to arms for all creators. In the aftermath, significant industry notables fail to offer their support, sharing opposition instead.

The Kirkman Manifesto! Part 1 Jan 12, 2026

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A celebrated indie darling signs with Marvel only to find multiple obstacles in his path. In 2008, he would break from his contract, become a partner at an industry rival and record an infamous and controversial call to arms. In Part 1, Rob takes you through how it all went down.

You Fixed Marvel! Jan 08, 2026

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The word went out and you responded overwhelmingly, by the thousands, with your ways to FIX MARVEL! I share many of them here today.

The Anniversary Show! Jan 05, 2026

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Dark Knight! Superman vs. Spider Man! 2026 rolls in with multiple anniversary celebrations for Marvel, DC & Image!

Audio note: Portions of this episode contain uneven or distorted audio levels.

The Mighty Marvel Meltdown! Dec 15, 2025

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2025 was a rough year for Marvel across every platform. As Marvel looks to return from rock bottom, Rob brings a sense of understanding and examines what is missing from the current culture inside the Marvel Locker Room.

Secrets & Lies! Dec 12, 2025

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Drastic changes in the way the comic book industry operates have lead to massive forays into fraudulent & deceptive information being shared as actual facts? Just why are the rankings and numbers of comic books sales so wrong and misleading? How did we get here and what changes can be made?