Robservations with Rob Liefeld
Episodes
Goodbye Deadpool & The Gang
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob takes you inside the creation and meaning behind his final Deadpool work. The added drama, the Easter eggs and ultimately, the excitement of sayin...
Marvel: Access Denied!
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why I left Marvel Entertainment and won’t look back.
The Robert Kirkman Tapes, pt. 2! Invincible! Marvel! Todd McFarlane!
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our conversation with Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Walking Dead) turns towards Marvel and DC Comics, the vanishing industry sales charts and the risks ...
The Robert Kirkman Tapes, pt.1! Transformers! G.I. Joe!
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transformers! Void Rivals! G.I. Joe! Industry Titan and Superstar Creator Robert Kirkman sits down for a wide ranging, in depth conversation about his...
Robservations Mail Bag Vol. 1
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your favorite Spider Man comic? Ate you really done with Deadpool? What about Cowboy comic books? You asked for it and here it is! Your quest...
Alan Moore: Blackest Night!
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most folks know Alan Moore from his acclaimed works, WATCHMEN, FROM HELL, SWAMP THING, but many don’t know of his significant contributions to the...
X-MEN:One Perfect Year! Ed Piskor!
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
X-MEN:One Perfect Year! Marvel’s Mighty Mutants rose to unprecedented heights when an animator from Lord Of The Rings arrived to take the helm. The ...
Batman Hush 2! Jim Lee! Spider Man! 2025 Preview!
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here comes 2025 as Jim Lee returns to Batman! Marvel counters with a new Spider Man! Part 2 of our conversation with retailer and convention promoter ...
Batman! Spider-Man! X-Men! The State Of The Industry 2025! Part 1! (Updated)
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*Updated to include episode wrap-upX-Men! Spider-Man! Batman! The State Of The Industry 2025! Our series examining industry process & practices ki...
Gen X meets Gen Z: Liefeld on Liefeld. Pop Talk!
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robservations welcomes a card carrying member of Generation Z as we get a Zoomer perspective on Star Wars! The MCU! Superman! The Transformers and mor...
My Holiday Hell! The Marvel Curse!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Holiday Drop! It’s 1988, it’s the Holiday season and I’m desperately chasing payments for two issues of Marvel’s top selling X-Men family....
The Special Auction Episode! Deadpool & Wolverine First Appearances Sell For Millions!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The big Heritage Art Auction happened and the host of Robservations talks about all the great pieces that sold including seminal works by Frank Miller...
The Finale! The Big 5 Countdown Wraps! Are We Bold As Can Be?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We say goodbye to the 2024 season and reveal the last 3 big moves in our Big 5 countdown! Is are industry as bold as it can be or are we missing the o...
Spider Man! Todd McFarlane! The Big 5 keeps rolling!
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Big 5 Moves continues! Spider Man! Todd McFarlane! G.I. Joe breaks records and more!
The Big 5 Moves! Star Wars! Superman! Spider Man! X-Men!
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the comics industry looks to produce more hits, Rob looks at The Big 5 Moves! Titles, teams and team ups that are certain to activate over the next...
DC Dominates! Absolute Batman! Last Blood & Micro-Distribution
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Absolute Batman rides in to the rescue for DC and the comics industry. Plus - The New Model, Last Blood & Micro-Distribution.
Batman! Wolverine! Spider Man! Turtles! The Ties That Bind! Also, The Blood Is Back!
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Batman, Wolverine, Spider Man and the Teenage Mutant. Ninja Turtles share a familiar connective tissue, what is it? We discuss it in depth. Also, The ...
The “Secret” Secret Wars! Alan Moore’s Final Judgement!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the unpublished alternate Secret Wars 2 #1? Just exactly how does that happen? Also, assembling the All-Star talents that would bring Alan ...
Fast Fridays! Auction Previews & MANGA!!
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fast Fridays is a snack size serving of Robservations, offering a snap shot of what’s coming in comics & collectibles. Today we look to the many...
Hammertime! Alan Moore’s Judgement Day!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob discusses the recent Heritage art auction, the big pieces and big prices at the final hammer! Plus, Alan Moore’s Judgement Day, from concept to ...
The Big Twist That Fueled The X-Men! New Visionaries!
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The moment the X-Men became dangerous and thrilled a new generation. Plus - A New Visionary is dominating comic books!
The Real Life “Deadpool” Killer, Convicted & Sentenced To Death
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the real life “Deadpool” Killer is discussed.
Of Dooms & Dazzlers! Buyer Beware!
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Of Dooms & Dazzlers! Buyer Beware! Rob draws on his 40 year career experience as he practices caution with regards to the new wave of comic specul...
That Frank Miller Batman Movie That Didn’t Happen
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Batman on everyone’s mind, Rob examines the un-produced Batman film that took the Dark Knight in a decidedly different direction. Before Batman...
BONUS! Let Them Fight! Avengers! Superman!
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let Them Fight! With some of comic books greatest action masterpieces being repackaged and reissued, Rob reflects on the greatest action comic books i...
Secrets Of X! Mutants Unleashed! Wolverine! Cable!
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unrealized directions and storylines for X-Men & X-Force are discussed! Wolverine! Cable! Magik!
State Of The Industry! Will Going All In On Batman Deliver For DC?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DC has a new initiative and Absolute Batman has people talking! Will going All In on a bold new direction deliver for DC Comics?
BONUS! Comic Book Feuds! When Jack Talked Back! The King’s Speech!
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The King Of Comics won’t back down in a controversial interview that set the EIC of Marvel off on a tirade! It’s Jack vs. Jim in this clash of com...
The Challenge!
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob discusses The Challenge! ‘Nuff said!
Untold Tales! The McFarlane Wolverine Run!
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 1989 and even Wolverine needs a glow up! Todd McFarlane! John Byrne! Archie Goodwin and more were tapped to maximize Marvel’s Most Popular Mu...
Heroes Reborn Revisited!
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heroes Reborn Revisited! A look back at the press coverage and hype about the outsourcing of Marvel’s Classic Heroes to Lee & Liefeld! Plus, the...
Jim Lee! The X-Men X-Perience!
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Lee speaks of his time on X-Men, his influences, approach to storytelling and the enduring popularity of the franchise.
Todd Talks!
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Mcfarlane in a candid interview from 1990, shares his motivation to break from the pack on Spider Man and his desire to escape “the formula”....
Unfinished Business! X-Men! Deadpool! Million Dollar Pages!
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob looks into Classic X-Men & Deadpool stories, intended but never shared, abandoned storylines from superstar creators. Plus, more Million Dolla...
The Ed Piskor Family! Comic Book Trends! Con Dinners! Hall H and Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel! Comic Con 2024 on full blast!
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Comic Con 2024! Rob gets a surprise visit from Ed Piskor’s family! Comic Con dinners reveal the topics on everyone’s mind and there is no e...
The Deadpool & Wolverine Premiere! Comic Con 2024 pt. 1!
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deadpool & Wolverine has stormed the cinema’s, breaking worldwide records in the process! Rob shares his race to make it to the world premiere i...
The X-Men Are Back! DC All In!
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
X-Men ‘97 is Emmy nominated for best animated series! Deadpool & Wolverine is ready to storm your cineplex! X-Men #1 explodes onto the scene! It...
Wizard’s Gone, What Now?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wizard and the rest crashed and burned. What to do when the promotional platform for comic creators goes out of business and the emphasis shifts to ch...
The Man Who Made Spider Man! Wolverine’s Greatest Battles! Uncut Gems!
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another jam-packed episode as we shine the spotlight on the legendary Steve Ditko. A recent Rolling Stone article reveals new and shocking details of ...
Fast Food, Comics: The Sequel. Wolverine’s Best Battles!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fast Food, Comics: The Sequel! You’ll be at 7-11 grabbing a Slurpee when this is over. Plus, Wolverine’s Greatest Battles, the countdown continues...
The Fantastic Four Roast! The Best Week Ever! Top Wolverine Battles Countdown!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another jam packed, double sized episode as Rob shares the epic All-Star Fantastic Four Roast, we discuss a contender for Best Week Ever in the histor...
The Anti-Hero! 33 Years Of X-Force! Superman!
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robservations is back with a jam packed episode! The Anti-Hero in Pop Culture! Superman! 33 Years of X-Force! Italian Comic Shops!
House Of Style!! The Swipes That Made Us!
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up our Swipe discussion and study when entire art styles are heisted onto another artist! Sampling, Homages, Tributes, we cover it all! Plus, ...
Swipe File! Spielberg! Kirby! Lucas!
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Swiping is a loaded term, it is a device that has been utilized by some of the world’s greatest and most accomplished artists. Spielberg has swiped ...
The 4 Year Anniversary Show!! My Night With A Killer!
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robservations marks its 4th Year with gratitude and enthusiasm, an episode of thanks and reflection. Also, a story I seldom share, “My Night With A ...
The Avengers, Jim Shooter & The Road To Civil War!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Avengers had a stellar 5 year window when it was one of the finest comic’s being published. The writer of that run, Jim Shooter, shaped stories ...
While I Was “Sucking”!!
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A message of strength, perseverance, focus and discipline. Don’t let others rob you of your joy!
The Avengers/Defenders War!!
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An inside look at the most organic crossover of all time, featuring Marvel’s biggest guns! Avengers/Defenders War came about from one writer’s sim...
Conviction Of The ART!
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in comics, do you share that belief with your neighbors? There’s an entire world out there waiting to hear from you! It’s time to s...
X-Men 97 -Beau Knows! Giant Robo’s!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
X-Men 97 is burning up the charts, shaping the pop culture landscape! A look at how exec producer Beau DeMayo has created an instant classic, hitting ...
If I Ran DC Comics! Avengelyne is on the move!
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob has thoughts about DC Comics and what he would do if he had his run of the place! Plus, Avengelyne is on the move, the journey to bring the film t...
X-MEN ‘97! Cable Up! How Did It Go So Wrong? Pt. 2!
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As fandom thrills to the return of Cable in X-Men ‘97, we continue to examine how a character who was once so prominent and relevant for Marvel was ...
X-Men ‘97! Cable Up! How Did It Go So Wrong?
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once one of Marvel’s most popular characters, after a scorching decade on top, Cable hit the skids. The how, why & when it all went wrong for th...
X-Men 97! Architects Of X! Deadpool & Wolverine LFG!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The X-Men are exploding with renewed popularity and favor! It’s time to talk about the unsung heroes behind the scenes, the Architects Of X! Deadpoo...
The Comic Book Draft!
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every era has its breakout stars, but two special era’s boasted not only exceptional talent but fierce competitors who would stop at nothing to make...
CinemaCon! Deadpool & Wolverine! X-Men ‘97! Avengelyne!
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CinemaCon! Deadpool & Wolverine! X-Men ‘97! Avengelyne! This episode is jam packed with movie news, comic books and animation!
Million Dollar Pages! Pt. 2
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Art Market is exploding! We continue our Million Dollar Pages series, examining the recent Heritage Auctions results and look to the future as Rob...
Comic Books In Cinema!
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought what comic books were on sale during a classic cinematic experience? Well, Rob has gone super comic book & cinema nerd and s...
Ed Piskor, 1982-2024. Commemorating An Artist & His Work
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Piskor, 1982-2024. Commemorating An Artist & His Work.
The Million Dollar Pages!
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 5 years, a number of original comic book pages have sold for millions of dollars! What artists hit these benchmark prices and what pages...
The Birth Of The Variant! Eight 80’s Events! Pt. 2
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Variants are everywhere in the comic book culture, love them or loathe them, they’re here to stay. Rob takes you back to the 80’s and the birth of...
Eight 80’s Events That Shaped The 2000’s!
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 80’s was a time of tremendous growth, expansion and opportunity. New initiatives for business & creatives were launched, many continue to im...
Wolverine Got A Gun!!
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wolverine Got A Gun! That time when Marvel’s Mighty Mutant packed some heat! Shots Fired!
Comics & Pop! The 20 Year Shift!
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 2004 vs. 2024 in a comparison of the ages as we size up the changes over the past 20 years! The numbers, the charts, the super-stars are shared...
The Big Two! 9 Controversies That Shaped The 90’s!
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our countdown concludes as the two biggest controversies are revealed and the numerous ties that bind them create the synergy that electrified an era!...
The 9 Controversies That Shook The 90’s! Part Two!!
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our countdown of the controversies and events that shook, shaped and defined the comic book culture of the 1990’s continues!
The 9 Controversies That Shaped The 90’s! Pt. 1
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel bankruptcy! Image Comics! Heroes Reborn! Era’s are shaped and defined by dynamic events and movements, many deemed controversial as a result ...
Making Comics! The Star Wars/Battlestar Galactica/John Carter/Tarzan Mash-Up!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you love comic book history, behind the scenes secrets and the process of making comic books then this one is for you! Featuring The Star Wars/Batt...
Name Withheld!
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The mystery of Name Withheld! In the early 90’s, a comic creator published a letter expressing disdain for many industry practices. Their identity w...
Robservations #350 pt. 2! X-Men Animated Series Wrap Up!
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As our 350th episode celebration continues we wrap up our look into the history and success of X-MEN THE ANIMATED SERIES! The show hits big but huge r...
Robservations #350!!! Part 1! Wolverine!
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our 350th episode! Rob is fired up and ready to discuss The Great Wolverine Debate! This show is so big we’re splitting it into two parts! It...
The Making Of X-Men Animated Series!
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’d think that being the best selling comic book franchise for 2 decades would clear the way for cartoon success, but it was hurdle after hurdle f...
Deadpool & Wolverine! X-Men The Animated Series!
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, I’m answering! We are talking about that Deadpool & Wolverine Super Bowl trailer! X-Men The Animated Series rough start in the 90’s...
The Era’s That Shaped Us - The 90’s: Media, The Biz & The Beat.
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Media has often looked to influence the messaging and judgement of the consumer. The history of comic book media is no stranger to these practices...
When Alpha’s Collide! Pop Feuds Gone Wild!
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Biggest Beef’s in Pop Culture are uncovered and discussed! Did Prince really try to run over Michael Jackson with his limo? Image Partners Jim V...
The Deadpool Dilemma! Uncut Gems!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Liefeld explains retiring from Deadpool and what influenced his decision to finish the journey on his terms. The increased importance of Creator R...
Rock N’ Roll Comics! Part 1
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comic books and Rock N’ Roll go together like lightning & thunder and we start our series uncovering the milestone Rock N Roll comic books! From...
Untold Tales! Make Mine…Harvey???
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Frost! Jigsaw! Spyman! Meet The Harvey Heroic Universe, learn of its origins and the stellar talent assembled to bring it to life! An Untold Tale...
Comic Book Feuds! Todd vs. God! (It wasn’t a fair fight!)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Comic Book Feuds take a supernatural turn as Todd McFarlane takes on God. I was there, I watched it!
Cap Got A Gun! (So Did Batman)
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into the Pulp Origins of two of comics greatest characters, Captain America & Batman! The truth behind their respective gunslinging pa...
Comic Book Feuds! John Byrne vs. Everyone! Kirby, Image, etc.
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comic Book Feuds! The most popular comic creator of the Eighties was never shy or tactful when it came to other creators. Byrne takes on Kirby! Image ...
Uncut Gems! Miller! McFarlane!
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off our Uncut Gems series with a closer look at some little known works by Legendary Talents, starting with Frank Miller( Daredevil, Batman) a...
Rise Of The Guardians pt. 2! Valentino Writes The Future!
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rise Of The Guardians pt. 2! Valentino Writes The Future! Daughter Of Wolverine! Check! Galactic Ghost Rider! Check! The X-Men Populate A Planet! Chec...
Rise Of The Guardians! Pt. 1
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long before James Gunn turned them into a blockbuster tentpole franchise, the Guardians Of The Galaxy were without a home. They had no series of their...
From Jim Lee to Plan B!
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Jim Lee to Plan B! Jim Lee is the most popular & celebrated X-Men artist of all time. The X-Men are the crown jewel in the Marvel treasury...
The Alpha!
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The term Alpha is used to describe dominant individuals, assertive leaders. Traditionally, Alpha’s have driven the art that we consume, the music we...
Who’s Got THE POWER?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Absolute Power! In our finale of the year, Rob names the most powerful person in the business and the name of this individual should come as no surpri...
BONUS! X-Men:The Road Back!
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
X-Men:The Road Back! Marvel is preparing to launch an all new phase in the X-Men’s storied history. Rob shares his top tips, the essential ingredien...
The Decades! 1980 pt. 2! Collector’s Corner!
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Decades!! 1980 pt. 2! X-Men! Iron Man! Flash Gordon! 9 To 5! Popeye! Xanadu! The Empire Strikes Back! How close did the Star Wars sequel come to c...
The Decades! 1980 - Marvel/DC Big Changes!
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Decades! 1980 - The most important year in pop culture? X-Men:Dark Phoenix & Days Of Future Past! New Titans launches! Moon Knight explodes! S...
The Halloween Episode! Dracula!
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloween Episode! We come in praise of Marvel Comics Tomb Of Dracula, the greatest horror comic book ever published! Also, an important announcem...
The Numbers! Marvel’s Mission Impossible!
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel had an enormous challenge in overcoming DC Comics absolute market dominance. Operating as underdogs they were relentless in their effort to est...
DC Dan Vs. The World!
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Top Comic Book Creators are sharing tales of being blacklisted in comics. Just what was DC Dan thinking? How often does this sort of thing happen anyw...
BONUS EPISODE - The 80’s Strikes Back!
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Children of the 80’s rejoice, your favorite cartoons & toys are back and hotter than ever! Thundercats! Space Ghost! Transformers! Battle Of The...
New York Comic Con, Part 2! Big Apple Mania!
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robservations continues to take Manhattan as Rob recounts his last two days at the show and the legends & treasures he encountered! Sometimes you ...
New York Comic Con 2023! Robservations Takes Manhattan!
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most stream of consciousness recap of a 4 Day whirlwind you will ever experience! Chock full of comic books, collectibles, legendary talents and c...
Making Extreme Films! Bloodstrike! Keith Giffen, Master Marvel & DC creator, A Tribute!
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the ingredients that went into making comics Extreme! Behind The Scenes of the BLOODSTRIKE movie footage and a tribute to the late great ...
Comics, Conventions & Cartoons! Spider Man in the 80’s!
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate the three C’s, comics, conventions and cartoons with a discussion of the upcoming New York Comic Con and a look back on Marvel’s Spid...
BONUS EPISODE - Superman by Marvel Comics! Yup, it was happening.
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did Warner Bros. ask Marvel to take over publishing for DC Comics in the 80’s? Rob shares the plan, the proposal, the titles & characters in the...
Comic Book Feuds! Gaiman Vs. Mcfarlane pt. 3! The Finale!
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comic Book Feuds! Gaiman Vs. Mcfarlane pt. 3! The Trial! The Verdict! The Bankruptcy! The Fallout! Neil Vs. Todd concludes as the Spawn Empire is frac...