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Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Robservations is the new podcast by Comic Book Legend Rob Liefeld which exists to explore and celebrate comic books as an art form and their tremendous impact on the culture.

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65:45

Youngblood!!!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/10/16

April 15, 1992, the day that launched Image Comic books!! What was supposed to be a routine comic book launch, turned into much, much more. Come for the helicopters! NWA! EAZY-E! DENNIS MILLER SHOW! YOUNG INDIANA JONES! A Golden Apple signing for the ages! One single comic book launched a revolution, putting the comics industry on its heels. Rob relives all the highlights of the craziest day of his professional

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60:45

What is Image Comics?

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/10/13

It’s the spring of 1992, and the table is set for the Image Comics Revolution. But, what exactly is Image Comics in the first place? What did Image Comics mean to the founding members of the company? Who named the company? Who designed the logo? Was Image Comics a label? A movement? Or an opportunity for change! Image Comics Founding Father Rob Liefeld lays it all out as the Image Explosion prepares to

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57:23

The DC Comics Detour!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/10/09

The Secret Origin of Image Comics continues! In winter of 1992, the Top 3 Creators in comics struggle to find the next path for their talents. Todd McFarlane, fresh off the disappointment of his failed sports venture, aims to do Batman for DC Comics. Jim Lee and Rob Liefeld engage in talks with Marvel’s top rival, giving DC a chance to change the game forever! Will they? Also, a tribute to Rock n Roll Guitar God,

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67:08

At The Comic Book Movies

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/10/06

As theaters close and big blockbuster movies disappear from the schedule, Rob discusses the history of recent comic book films and their impact on cinema. Has “The Fever” broken, can it be re-captured? Where does the model go from here, will the lost momentum ever return? Also, back in 1992, as comic books big creators look to make big changes, DC Comics looks to tip the

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61:59

The SECRET Secret Origin of Image

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/10/02

As 1991 comes to a close, new doors open and new opportunities are pursued by the top names in comics. Liefeld & Larsen huddle with independent publishers as they forge a new path outside Marvel! Todd McFarlane attempts to leave comics behind and sit in the Front Row with a bold sports endeavor. All roads will lead to the formation of a revolutionary movement that shakes comics to its

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77:22

Spider-Man/X-Force: SABOTAGE!!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/29

Things go SIDEWAYS as The Summer Of X concludes with a momentous cross-over event teaming two of Marvel’s hottest creators with their biggest franchises! Spider Man! Cable! Deadpool! Juggernaut! Liefeld & McFarlane! Rob gives a first person account of the non-traditional way this crossover came together with two of comic books most maniacal creators breaking all the rules and pushing all the buttons! Revisit the

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49:29

Summer of X: Mutant Genesis

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/25

1991 ushered in a revolution for the X-Men titles as Marvel launched the Mutant Genesis event! The result was 2 record setting titles and over 12 million sales between X-Force #1 and X-Men #1. The work of re-shaping the already top selling X-Men line into an even more powerful blockbuster family of comics was no small feat. Rob recalls the daring moves and bold initiatives that saw Marvel’s most popular comics reach

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85:54

HOT TOPICS! She-Hulk! Superman! Good Jeans!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/22

She-Hulk, streaming soon on Disney Plus, first landed in 1979, Rob discusses the secret origin behind the creation of a female Hulk! Praise for the legendary Dan Jurgens and his Hall Of Fame career. Finally, Rob recaps the road to and experience of filming the Levi’s “Button Your Fly” campaign and being directed by Spike

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91:36

The 90’s Roundtable!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/18

VENOM! BISHOP! DEADPOOL! DARKHAWK! A new age of comic book anti-hero arrived in the 1990’s! The West Coast Mafia Of Creators! The West Coast “Style” of drawing comics! Rob Liefeld & Jimmy Jay break down all the trends, tropes and triumphs of a break through era in comic books

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77:53

The Cable Guy! Part 2

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/15

As Cable’s popularity skyrockets, Rob tracks the trajectory of his dynamic new creation. As everyone at Marvel tries to get in on the action and capitalize on the momentum, Rob recalls the necessary gambles he took to ensure that his vision for the character would endure, a practice he’d continue all the way towards Cable’s debut on silver

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80:55

The Cable Guy! Part 1

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/11

The 90’s Storm of New Talent and Characters strikes the industry with a bang! A mysterious new figure emerges to shake things up in the X-Men Universe, the brainchild of young wunderkind Rob Liefeld, CABLE! Rob recounts the swirl of activity and negotiations that brought Cable to life in the pages of New

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61:59

The 90’s!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/08

The Decade of Dominance arrives! Sales shattering comic books and characters arrive on the scene! Bold new creators hit it big and change the comic book landscape forever! The decade of Venom, Cable, Deadpool & Harley Quinn continues to resonate powerfully in pop culture today. It all starts with the Batman movie and the summer of

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59:21

Fighting American, Part 2: Victory!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/04

With Marvel’s frivolous lawsuit to prevent publication of the all new Fighting American defeated, Rob releases a new comic series to much acclaim. The best and biggest names in comic books contribute to an epic run of all-new Fighting American adventures. To further honor the legacy of Joe Simon & Jack Kirby, Fighting American toys are

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77:07

Fighting American! Part 1

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/09/01

In the immediate aftermath of Heroes Reborn, Rob Liefeld pacts with Joe Simon & Roz Kirby, the widow of Jack Kirby, to bring back the legendary patriotic icon, FIGHTING AMERICAN! But Marvel Comics has other ideas and does not want Rob to portray another patriotic hero so soon after leaving Captain America. Marvel seeks to thwart this alliance from seeing print, even filing a lawsuit! The comic book craziness

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83:18

Heroes Reborn: Roundtable Wrap Up!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/08/28

All things Heroes Reborn related are parsed and dissected as Rob and Jimmy discuss the thrills, chills and behind the scenes turmoil surrounding this seminal event in the history of Marvel Comics! Bonus – Rob answers your Heroes Reborn questions posted on social

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66:23

Heroes Reborn! Part 4: FALLOUT!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/08/25

With the team of Rob Liefeld and Jim Lee broken apart, the Heroes Reborn event limps to a disappointing conclusion, hampering Lee’s attempt to merge Marvel and Wildstorm. Marvel Entertainment regains complete creative control of their characters even as they spiral through a bankruptcy that hampers production of their titles. Which title does Rob favor the most out of the entire saga? The answer will surprise

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79:44

Heroes Reborn! Part 3: Marvel Bankruptcy!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/08/20

The much anticipated Heroes Reborn titles arrive, Avengers #1 becomes the top selling book in that title’s history, but is it enough to stave off Marvel’s pending bankruptcy? Chaos erupts as Jim Lee works behind the scenes to take over Marvel and run it from his La Jolla studio! Rob Liefeld relives his first hand account of Marvel’s most dramatic

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73:49

Heroes Reborn! Part 2

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/08/18

Marvel Comics’ recruitment of top Image founders Rob Liefeld & Jim Lee to restore sales on the flagship titles of the Marvel Universe have the industry buzzing with excitement. Conflicts arise within Image Comics and tensions begin to boil over as the launch of Captain America & The Avengers is

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57:23

Heroes Reborn! Part 1

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/08/14

In 1996 Marvel turned to their two best-selling creators, Rob Liefeld & Jim Lee, making them an offer they could not refuse! These two creators were given a chance at history, charged with turning around the fortunes and sagging sales of Marvel’s former Icons, Captain America, Avengers & Fantastic Four. The publisher outsourced all creative control to Liefeld & Lee. Rob examines the behind the scenes drama

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48:23

X-Men, X-Tends & X-Pands!!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/08/11

The X-Men franchise becomes an absolute cash cow for Marvel, spin-offs and bi-weekly schedules shift power in the industry enriching publisher, retailers and creators alike. Rob details the bold moves by Marvel that paved the way for everything that would

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