Robservations with Rob Liefeld
Episodes
How To Crash A Franchise!
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dark Knight & Watchmen we’re all the rave and as such, the grim & gritty movement flooded the entire industry! It most definitely was not a ...
The Bible, Underground!!
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Underground comic book movement spread like wildfire in the late 1960’s, the champion of the form was Robert Crumb, a pioneer of Comix! In the 1...
Comic Book Feuds! Liefeld Vs. McFarlane pt. 2!
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Image Comics fractures Todd McFarlane leads the charge to cripple Rob Liefeld’s publishing endeavors, but 3 key moves backfire spectacularly, the...
Comic Book Feuds! Liefeld vs. McFarlane, Part 1!
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A feud for the ages! So big it can’t be contained in just one installment!! In July 1996, Rob Liefeld moved his popular titles, including the comic ...
Comic Book Feuds! Mike Turner vs. Top Cow!
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bitter dispute between talent and label creates a window of opportunity that provides an alternative path putting Michael Turner on top of the comic...
Comic Book Feuds! Alan Moore vs. The World!
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most celebrated scribe in the history of modern comics, Alan Moore, (Watchmen, From Hell) has feuds with both Marvel & DC! His feuds are almos...
Comic Book Feuds! Part 1. The X-Men!
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our Comic Book Feuds series kicks off with a Clash of Titans! Together, John Byrne and Chris Claremont created the most acclaimed run in modern comic ...
Marvel Studios: The Rise Of The D-List!
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prior to Disney purchasing Marvel and the MCU Films going on their extended run of unprecedented box office success, the market was uncertain of their...
DUETS! Comic Book’s Greatest Jams!
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a great duet, two top talents combining to forge a new sound, or in this case, look! Comic books has long boasted many such collaborati...
X-Men: Secret History, Part 2!
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An historic pairing of comic book’s most celebrated art team put Uncanny X-Men on the map! But it almost never happened and you’ll never believe w...
WOLVERINE – The 5 Artists Who Defined Him
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wolverine’s impact on the popularity of X-Men and comics in general is immeasurable. Rob breaks down the 5 artists who defined him for all who follo...
Fantastic!
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A deep discussion of the state of fandom and the fan experience in comic books and pop culture.
Black Widow & the Global Guardians!
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Black Widow storms towards theaters, it’s international scope provides a perfect platform to discuss the myriad of international heroes from Marv...
The DC Comics Implosion!
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Summer of 1978, The DC Explosion was coming, until all of the sudden, it wasn’t. In one fell swoop, the plans for an aggressive expansion of the...
X-FORCE 30th Anniversary!
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
June 25, 1991, Marvel Comics releases X-Force #1, created by Rob Liefeld, a fresh take on Marvel’s Mighty Mutants, selling a record shattering 5 mil...
X-MEN! The Secret History Revealed!
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
But for a crazy twist of fate, the All-New X-Men almost appeared as DC characters in a DC Comics spin-off with radically different origins! Storm! Nig...
Top Action Comic Books!
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Action in comics! Where’d it go? Where’s it been and most importantly, where’s it all headed? We kick off with Hot Topics asking what happened t...
The British Invasion! Pt. 1
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Brits have arrived! Alan Moore arrived fresh from English shores with Marvelman, Swamp Thing & Watchmen, each met with thunderous acclaim and ...
Marvel By Fireside! The First Graphic Novel!
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By 1974, Marvel had raced past DC Comics as the most popular and successful brand of comic book entertainment. Seeking to expand awareness and establi...
Comic Book Mt. Rushmore!
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who is on the Mt. Rushmore of comic books? Rob isn’t shy about sharing who he believes deserves the hollowed honor, the legends that demand recognit...
Armageddon It!
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the End Of The World as we know it! Audiences have a longstanding love affair with Post-Apocalyptic themes and scenarios. Depictions of Armaged...
Drawn to Spider-Man!
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel’s famous Wall-Crawler has had no shortage of amazing artists depict his legendary adventures! Todd McFarlane! Steve Ditko! John Romita Sr! Er...
It’s Not You, It’s Batman
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working on legendary and storied franchises provides career opportunities like no other. None bigger than Batman. How long do you stay, when do you pa...
The Greatest Batman Story You’ve Never Heard Of!
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob examines a grueling Batman Tale from the not too distant past that offers a brutal glimpse of another future Gotham struggling without a Batman! F...
Wheres The Beef? The Rivalries That Made Us!
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Demonslayer! Princess Mononoke! Avatar! Avengers:Endgame! Star Wars! James Cameron! George Lucas! John Byrne! Dave Cockrum! Movies, Anime and Comic Bo...
Heroes For Hope! The Comic Industry Steps Up!
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two publishers. One great cause. 100 top talents. As Famine Relief became a dilemma that the entire world rallied around, Marvel and DC showed up as o...
Across The Universes!
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two Sprawling Heroic Universes, every character presented with tremendous detail, listed alphabetically from A to Z. The story of two competing Univer...
Weapons Of Mass Construction!
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wolverine’s Claws! Thor’s hammer! Cap’s Shield! King Kong’s Axe Blade! G.I. Joe-Real American Hero! Weapon’s are a staple of myth and lore, ...
Swords & Sorcery! Barbarians At The Gates!
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
20 years ago the Lord Of The Rings trilogy blew the doors off the fantasy genre, opening the doors for Game Of Thrones and all that followed. Some 50 ...
The Nostalgia Imperative!
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NOSTALGIA! What is it? Why is it? Is your love of that great comic book run because you experienced it as a child or because it was executed at the to...
Kung Fu Fighting!
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Martial Arts exploded throughout the culture in the 70’s, igniting a wave of comics, movies and tv shows that inspired a generation of fans! Marvel ...
There Is No Spoon
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Final thoughts as we bring down the curtains on Season 1 of Robservations.
Bad Management!
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A call in the middle of the night from a group of foreign artists sets in motion a revelation of terrible mismanagement and talent that is being taken...
Godzilla! The Marvel Age!
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when Godzilla battled The Avengers? Thor! Black Widow! Iron Man! The Fantastic Four? It was mind-blowing and spectacular and all a result of ...
1992: A Year to Reckon With!
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every pop movement has a seminal year, a period that is viewed as a seismic shift in how the art was created, distributed, and received. A new book, R...
The Passion Of The Comics!
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Passion drives those with talent and vision to never cease creating. Is it your passion or is it your pass time? An examination of comic book creative...
Comic Creator Authorship! Bucky Barnes!
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bucky Barnes made his debut alongside Captain America from legendary creators Joe Simon & Jack Kirby in 1941! Sebastian Stan has portrayed the cla...
The Dark Knight Strikes Again!
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2001, Frank Miller produced his long awaited, much anticipated sequel to Dark Knight Returns, the most acclaimed graphic novel of all time. 20 year...
ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE!
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A fan movement like nothing ever before resulted in the long awaited restoration of director Zack Snyder’s original vision. The result is spectacula...
Zack Snyder: Comic Book Auteur Supreme
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No single filmmaker in the past 15 years has reached across genres and electrified audiences like Zack Snyder. His signature style and fearless direct...
Sticking The Landing!
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Endings matter! Finales can be a resounding success, perfectly punctuating everything you enjoyed about a comic, book or film or sour you with a poorl...
Network! Comic Book Connections!
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Entertainment Networking in the age of social media presents an exciting new dynamic, but it’s not without its pratfalls. The Do’s & Don’ts ...
Creating Comic Books! What’s in the Credits?
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plot! Breakdowns! Layouts! Embellisher! Script! Inks! Penciler! You’ve seen all these tags and more in the credits of your comic books over the year...
Marvel’s Secret Playbook Revealed!
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1977 Marvel launched a new series that depicted alternate timelines and endings to many of their classic stories. Little did we know how prescient ...
Kang The Conqueror! Bring On The Bad Guys pt. 2!
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kang is coming! No character is as cross-connected and complicated than Marvel’s Tumultuous Time Lord, Kang The Conqueror! Before he makes his live ...
BONUS EPISODE: #WandaVision! Agatha Harkness Primer!
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS Epsiode! Agatha Harkness is a long standing character within the Marvel Universe, holding important roles and influence with both the Fantastic ...
DC COMICS CRISIS! WandaVision shakes it up!
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With news swirling about more DC Comics upheaval amidst new ownership by AT&T, Rob dives deep into the practical concerns facing the future of pub...
Stan & Jack! Comic Book Trends!
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stan Lee & Jack Kirby have the most complicated legacy in the history of comic books. Together they made magic that touches generations of fans. R...
Comic Books: Boom or Bust?
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The comic book marketplace past, present & future is put under the microscope as we look towards new trends and predict the future of comic book p...
Bring On The Bad Guys!
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Doom! Magneto! Mephisto! Marvel’s Malevolent Masterminds of Darkness! Powerful personalities of the Supernatural, Technical and Cosmic variety...
Mutant Marvel! #wandavision #xmen
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel’s Mutants dominate comics, tv and movies! More Scarlet Witch & Vision, Magneto, Mephisto and the ties to the WandaVision mysteries expali...
Rise of the Derivatives!
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Morales! Spider-Gwen! Red Lanterns! Lady Deadpool! Derivatives have taken the spotlight and dominated as they never have before! Rob examines th...
The Power of Independence/How to Beat the Haters
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Independence is discussed and examined. Comic creators Frank Miller, Jack Kirby and Howard Chaykin transformed their careers, influence a...
WandaVision! Vision & Scarlet Witch : Full Tilt!
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vision & Scarlet Witch! Growing up in the 70’s, no couple in comic books was more powerful, more prominent and more twisted! An Android takes hi...
Changing Of The Guard! End of an Era!
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the 90’s comes to a close, Jim Lee leaves Image Comics, selling his company to a rival comic book publisher, DC Comics. Image loses another partn...
The Making Of Deadpool, Part. 5 – A Star Is Born!
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After years of fits and starts, The Deadpool film footage is leaked and the film is finally given the green light! It’s off to Vancouver to shoot th...
The Making Of Deadpool, Part. 4: Movie Star!
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The road to movie stardom was a rocky one for everyone’s favorite Mercenary. Deadpool finds a perfect match with Ryan Reynolds portraying him on the...
The Making Of Deadpool, Part 3: Merch With A Mouth!
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deadpool hit the toy shelves in 1992 and it was the launch of 1000 action figures! Funko Pops, statues, trading cards, video games, lego’s! We cha...
The Making Of Deadpool Part 2 – Spider Man With Swords!
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Smart-Ass, Bad-Ass, Wise-Ass, Parody? Which way do you like your Deadpool humor? Across 30 years of publishing, he’s been all things to all people. ...
The Making of Deadpool pt. 1
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
t’s the 30 year anniversary for the Merc With The Mouth! From his very 1st appearance, Deadpool has been elevated and celebrated by fans worldwide. ...
The Holiday Comic Book Experience!
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comic Books & Holidays go together like peas & carrots! Comics have a long tradition of celebrating the Holiday season with commemorative coll...
The Art of Comic Books!
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Original Comic Book Art values are through the roof, auction houses are booming with vintage art from popular collectors! Collectors are stepping up, ...
THE MULTIVERSE MAINSTREAMED!
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MULTIVERSE is the buzzword of the year. The Multiverse concept was once a niche sci-fi trope featured in popular franchises like Dr. Who & Star Tr...
Todd’s Toys!!
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd McFarlane revolutionized the toy business forevermore. He launched his Toy Line in 1995 and never looked back, permanently altering the way toys ...
STAN LEE! The Legend, The Icon, The Man!
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest name in the history of comic books and super heroes, Stan Lee guided Marvel to unprecedented success not only in comics but in the comic b...
Will Smith & The Million Dollar Pitch!
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween 1997, The biggest entertainment icon of his age and a comic book creator with a fresh screenplay head off the visit the big studio chief’s...
The Secret History of Image X Month!
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Image X Month arrived in Sept. of 1994, a once in a lifetime switch of creative teams on established titles, which creator was taking on what title wa...
The Gangs Of Comic Books!
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comic books went tribal in the 90’s! Image! Legend! Bravura! Cliffhanger! Guerilla! CrossGen! Everyone searched for a niche hoping to become a label...
The DC Dilemma pt. 2! The True 52!
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DC 52 initiative was intended to launch a new Golden Age for the storied publisher, one that would make it more competitive with Marvel. The cente...
The DC Dilemma!
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of publishing, DC Comics has been the hot button topic of 2020! The year kicked off with the surprise firing of Publisher Dan Didio, an a...
Robert Kirkman!
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No creator has impacted the last 20 years of comic books more than acclaimed author Robert Kirkman. Bursting on the scene with Invincible and The Walk...
Making Comic Books!
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comic Books! We love ‘em and the epic tales they tell, but what exactly goes into shaping a particular body of work? Watchmen. X-Men. Fantastic Four...
COMIC-CON! The Con Game!
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comic-Conventions are an institution that have grown in importance, influence and stature. They unite pop culture enthusiasts all over the world. In a...
DeathMate!
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A casual call to solicit a team up of Image Comics Youngblood with Valiant Comics Bloodshot grows into something much greater than originally anticipa...
Turtles, Tom Cruise & Spielberg – Going Hollywood!
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles turned the comic book world on its ear and upended the entire industry with its unprecedented, breakout success. Kevin ...
The Extreme Connection! Avengers! Batman! Ben 10!
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme Studios launched in 1992 and quickly became home to the most exciting artists of an age! The young talent developed at Extreme Studios would g...
Image Comics & The Death Of Superman!
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With only 8 comics, Image Comics shocks the comic book world when it becomes the #2 publisher in the summer of 1992! DC Comics regroups from being kno...
The Right Stuff! ( Is It FUN??)
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A rousing discussion examining the stand out talents of the age! McFarlane, Lee, Silvestri, Larsen, Valentino, Portacio! Rob goes on a deep dive with ...
Youngblood!!!
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
What is Image Comics?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The DC Comics Detour!
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mc...
At The Comic Book Movies
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As theaters close and big blockbuster movies disappear from the schedule, Rob discusses the history of recent comic book films and their impact on cin...
The SECRET Secret Origin of Image
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pu...
Spider-Man/X-Force: SABOTAGE!!
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 franch...
Summer of X: Mutant Genesis
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mill...
HOT TOPICS! She-Hulk! Superman! Good Jeans!
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
The 90’s Roundtable!
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 “Styl...
The Cable Guy! Part 2
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cap...
The Cable Guy! Part 1
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Univer...
The 90’s!
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 bo...
Fighting American, Part 2: Victory!
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Marvel’s frivolous lawsuit to prevent publication of the all new Fighting American defeated, Rob releases a new comic series to much acclaim. T...
Fighting American! Part 1
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pa...
Heroes Reborn: Roundtable Wrap Up!
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All things Heroes Reborn related are parsed and dissected as Rob and Jimmy discuss the thrills, chills and behind the scenes turmoil surrounding this ...
Heroes Reborn! Part 4: FALLOUT!
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Heroes Reborn! Part 3: Marvel Bankruptcy!
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ma...
Heroes Reborn! Part 2
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel Comics’ recruitment of top Image founders Rob Liefeld & Jim Lee to restore sales on the flagship titles of the Marvel Universe have the i...
Heroes Reborn! Part 1
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
X-Men, X-Tends & X-Pands!!
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The X-Men franchise becomes an absolute cash cow for Marvel, spin-offs and bi-weekly schedules shift power in the industry enriching publisher, retail...
1988! Learning to Fly
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
The “L” Boys!
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 detail...