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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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69:37

1988! Learning to Fly

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/08/07

A surge of new talent ascends on the comics industry. Young, hungry voices looking to find the platforms to boost their artistic signals scramble to get regular assignments. A comic no one wants to draw, Hawk & Dove, becomes the vehicle for one young creator to blast off into the stars. Rob charts his own path creating the New Dove, contributing to DC Comics cannon, the behind the scenes conflicts that defined his

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57:18

The “L” Boys!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/08/04

The winds of change were shifting in the comics industry, the old guard was fading and a new class was ready to take the industry by storm. Rob details a chance encounter with Todd McFarlane in 1988 during San Diego Comic-Con that was the beginning of a formidable alliance, one that would challenge, change and alter the comic book landscape forever

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75:22

Untold Tales of Comics!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/31

The Original JLA/Avengers with George Pérez! Neal Adams X-Men Graphic Novel! Kirkman & Liefeld’s Killraven! This week Rob examines the deep cuts behind comic books most infamous unpublished projects! The feuds, ego’s & agenda’s that kept us from instant classics in any age are discussed at length. The 2nd X-Men/Titans crossover that was lost in the process! The Untold Tales of Untold Tales of Comic Books will

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67:46

NU Marvel and the End of an Era!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/28

BLACK COSTUME SPIDER GIRL! U.S. AGENT! GREY HULK! As the Bronze Era of comics begins to fade, and the talent flees to DC Comics, Marvel throws a Hail Mary with new costumes and identities for their familiar icons to stoke sales and renew interest. Rob is joined by Jimmy Jay as they discuss the decisions and corporate influences that marked an end of an

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71:20

Jack Kirby! The King of Comics!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/24

The single most dominant force in the history of comic books! No one has had greater impact than JACK “THE KING” KIRBY, the architect of the Marvel Universe, his influence continues to shape pop culture to this day. Wether introducing the world to CAPTAIN AMERICA in World War 2 or imagining the birth of the Marvel Universe, Jack never stopped amazing comic readers young and old! He roared back to prominence at Marvel

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44:32

POWER RECORDS! The Birth of Comic Book Merchandising!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/21

“THE ACTION COMES ALIVE AS YOU READ” a slogan on each and every POWER RECORD, featuring the biggest super hero & sci-fi franchises of an era! Spider Man! Fantastic Four! Hulk! Captain America! Star Trek! Planet Of The Apes! Rob Liefeld takes you back to the birth of comic book merchandising where Power Records and their read along action took off alongside Marvel Slurpee Cups, Marvel Mego Dolls and Marvel Trading

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55:52

The Wolverine! From Page to Screen!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/17

The breakout star of the best selling X-Men franchise is awarded his own showcase, with Frank Miller and Chris Claremont, two of comic books biggest super stars, at the helm. Rob Liefeld examines the origins of this innovative mash up of East meets West that defined the groundbreaking Wolverine mini-series which owes a debt to the influence and impact of James Clavell’s epic SHOGUN, setting the stage for an eventual

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59:42

The Man Of Steel! 1986 & The Superman Reboot

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/14

In 1986, DC Comics, seeking a total reinvention of Superman, recruited John Byrne, Marvel’s brightest star, to relaunch their storied franchise and make him accessible to a younger generation. Byrne accepted, making drastic alterations to Superman’s origins as well as relations with key characters like Lex Luthor and Batman. Rob walks you through Byrne’s long standing affection for the character and revisits the

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76:42

The Influencers!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/10

The Kirby Clones! The Adams Effect! The movers and shakers of comic book influences, the styles that launched an army of imitators! Barry Windsor Smith! Jim Steranko! Stephen Platt! Rob and Jimmy delve deep into the source of so many Legendary styles and influences that shaped a generation of comic book

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74:55

Marvel Management: 1975-2010

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/07

Since the heyday of Stan Lee, The Editor In Chief has always held a special position of power and influence at Marvel, guiding and shaping the path of the prolific publisher. However, not every EIC is created equal, with some exhibiting major creative moves and business acumen while others floundered! Who makes the grade? Rob examines the achievements across 35 years worth of EIC’s and the legacies they left behind

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82:38

Secret Wars & the Rise of the Cross Over Event!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/07/03

Mini-series and Cross Over events arrived in the 80’s, signaling a huge shift in dynamics between publishers, retailers and fans. It changed comic books forevermore! Was it all just a happy accident? Rob examines the origins behind the Rise of Corporate Events and the toy company arms race that fueled the most successful Marvel comic book of a

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44:23

Legendary Runs! The Rise of Art Adams! Legion Of...

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/30

Career connections are the result of extended runs that create crucial bonds between readers and creators! Rob shares the most important career advice he ever received from the one and only Todd McFarlane. One run may be all any title needs to launch a lifetime of impact and influence. Rob covers the inevitable but unlikely rise of Arthur Adams and the success of Legion of Super Heroes under Kieth

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118:53

Dark Knight & Watchmen! Miller & Moore!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/26

Rob Liefeld is joined by guest host Jimmy Jay as they take a deep dive into Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen, the two most acclaimed comic book publications in the history of the genre. Frank Miller and Alan Moore, along with Dave Gibbons, impacted the culture in a manner not seen before or since! Both released in 1986, they were transformational works that altered every aspect of comic books! We dissect the details

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81:03

Death Becomes Them!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/23

Gwen Stacy! Elektra! Captain Marvel! Flash! Phoenix! Tragic and unexpected deaths ushered in a new era of mature comics that challenged fans and readers. Rob revisits the stories that shocked him and broke his heart, showing the emotional power of graphic storytelling across a dynamic age that transformed comic

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63:42

Superman vs. Spider-Man!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/19

What happens when the two biggest players in the business finally get ready to rumble? How did Marvel & DC create The Battle Of The Century! How does Watergate connect to this most seminal of events? Who are the uncredited superstars that worked behind the scenes to make this the biggest moment of an era? Rob walks you through the creative decisions that elevated this monumental

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67:08

The Marketplace, Then & Now!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/16

THANOS! INFINITY GAUNTLET! LEGION OF SUPER HEROES! JOKER! DEATH METAL! Rob examines today’s comic book marketplace through the lens of yesteryear. Jimmy Jay, CEO of Amazing Comic Con and Jay Company Comics joins Rob to discuss current shifts and trends and how they stack up to milestones of the

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74:54

Comic Book License to Thrill!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/12

Following the tremendous success of Marvel’s STAR WARS adaptation, the dam broke wide open and the company became the premier outlet for the best and most popular licensed material! Toys, movies, tv shows filled Marvel’s publishing schedule and Marvel rose to meet the moment by assigning the TOP TALENTS within their stable to produce what would be a formidable roster of best selling titles! STAR TREK! BATTLESTAR

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72:20

The Rivalry That Shaped an Era

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/09

John Byrne & George Pérez, the dynamic darlings of the Bronze Age of Comic Books! X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four, New Teen Titans, Justice League! The art and storytelling of two masters of graphic comic books pushed comics to new heights and rejuvenated an industry! Competitors that rivaled the Lakers & Celtics, Coke, and Pepsi

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65:17

Diversity in Comics

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/05

How does a young boy in Anahiem, Ca. travel the streets of Harlem in 1975? Through the magic of comic books and the adventures of Luke Cage, Power Man and Black Goliath from Marvel Comics diverse line of dynamic new characters! Black Lightning from DC Comics arrives and Muhammad Ali takes down Superman! From page to screen and beyond, it was the age of diversity and heroes of every color for comic fans all over the

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71:27

Cosmic Marvels

Robservations with Rob Liefeld ·

2020/06/02

Cosmic Marvels! Kevin Feige! The MCU! THE ETERNALS! STAR WARS! How Stan Lee nearly tanked the comic book that would save Marvel Comics!As Marvel prepares to give you their biggest blockbuster since Avengers: Endgame, The Eternals, Rob examines the roots of Marvel’s cosmic

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