Robservations with Rob Liefeld
373 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 640 ratingsRobservations 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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The Avengers/Defenders War!!
May 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBAn inside look at the most organic crossover of all time, featuring Marvel’s biggest guns! Avengers/Defenders War came about from one writer’s simple desire to have some summer fun for the fans in 1973! Plus, Marvel’s Brian Postman remembered.
Conviction Of The ART!
May 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBDo 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 share your Conviction Of The Art!
X-Men 97 -Beau Knows! Giant Robo’s!
May 07, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBX-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 every high note. Plus - Giant Robo’s that rocked Marvel!
If I Ran DC Comics! Avengelyne is on the move!
May 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBRob 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 together!
X-MEN ‘97! Cable Up! How Did It Go So Wrong? Pt. 2!
April 30, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBAs 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 carefully diminished, depreciated and downgraded over time. Can characters like Cable bounce back?
X-Men ‘97! Cable Up! How Did It Go So Wrong?
April 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBOnce 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 this Mutant Marvel, will there be a comeback?
X-Men 97! Architects Of X! Deadpool & Wolverine LFG!
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBThe 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! Deadpool & Wolverine trailer insights from the Deadpool creator himself!
The Comic Book Draft!
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBEvery 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 their mark! Also, the original art reactions to Million Dollar Pages continue to flood our inbox!
CinemaCon! Deadpool & Wolverine! X-Men ‘97! Avengelyne!
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBCinemaCon! Deadpool & Wolverine! X-Men ‘97! Avengelyne! This episode is jam packed with movie news, comic books and animation!
Million Dollar Pages! Pt. 2
April 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThe Art Market is exploding! We continue our Million Dollar Pages series, examining the recent Heritage Auctions results and look to the future as Rob shares art and covers he believes are on track to be Million Dollar Pages!
Comic Books In Cinema!
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBHave you ever thought what comic books were on sale during a classic cinematic experience? Well, Rob has gone super comic book & cinema nerd and shares the comic books available during Dazed & Confused! Also, your messages for and about Ed Piskor!
Ed Piskor, 1982-2024. Commemorating An Artist & His Work
April 05, 2024 11:45 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBEd Piskor, 1982-2024. Commemorating An Artist & His Work.
The Million Dollar Pages!
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBOver 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 are certain to follow?
The Birth Of The Variant! Eight 80’s Events! Pt. 2
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBVariants 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 the Variant cover and how quickly this practice escalated!
Eight 80’s Events That Shaped The 2000’s!
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThe 80’s was a time of tremendous growth, expansion and opportunity. New initiatives for business & creatives were launched, many continue to impact the current comic book marketplace! Our series counting down their impact begins here!
Wolverine Got A Gun!!
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBWolverine Got A Gun! That time when Marvel’s Mighty Mutant packed some heat! Shots Fired!
Comics & Pop! The 20 Year Shift!
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt’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 in a contrast of eras!
The Big Two! 9 Controversies That Shaped The 90’s!
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBOur 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!!
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOur 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
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBMarvel bankruptcy! Image Comics! Heroes Reborn! Era’s are shaped and defined by dynamic events and movements, many deemed controversial as a result of the change they enact. We start the countdown on the 9 Controversies that shaped the 90’s!
Making Comics! The Star Wars/Battlestar Galactica/John Carter/Tarzan Mash-Up!
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBIf 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/Battlestar Galactica/Tarzan/John Carter Warlord Of Mars mash up you never dreamed possible!
Name Withheld!
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBThe mystery of Name Withheld! In the early 90’s, a comic creator published a letter expressing disdain for many industry practices. Their identity was left a mystery as they identified only as “Name Withheld”. Controversy followed, the hunt was on, suspects were named and the search for the truth would force an unlikely outcome!
Robservations #350 pt. 2! X-Men Animated Series Wrap Up!
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBAs 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 ratings means bigger headaches as Marvel steps in and Fox steps up!
Robservations #350!!! Part 1! Wolverine!
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBIt’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’s our Double Sized Jam Packed Anniversary Extravaganza!
The Making Of X-Men Animated Series!
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBYou’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 for X-Men The Animated Series! Just how did Image Comics hold up production? The secrets and behind the scenes of the cartoon powerhouse!
Deadpool & Wolverine! X-Men The Animated Series!
February 16, 2024 15:26 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBYou 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! It’s an episode dedicated to Marvels Mighty Mutants!
The Era’s That Shaped Us - The 90’s: Media, The Biz & The Beat.
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThe 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, no era was more prominent with manipulation than the 90’s!
When Alpha’s Collide! Pop Feuds Gone Wild!
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThe 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 Valentino & Erik Larsen get down to beef’n!
The Deadpool Dilemma! Uncut Gems!
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBRob Liefeld explains retiring from Deadpool and what influenced his decision to finish the journey on his terms. The increased importance of Creator Rights! Plus Uncut Gems continues!
Rock N’ Roll Comics! Part 1
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 57.2 MBComic books and Rock N’ Roll go together like lightning & thunder and we start our series uncovering the milestone Rock N Roll comic books! From KISS to Michael Jackson to BackStreet Boys, musical acts flock to comic books to bolster their fame & fortunes!
Untold Tales! Make Mine…Harvey???
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBJack 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 Of Comic Books!
Comic Book Feuds! Todd vs. God! (It wasn’t a fair fight!)
January 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBOur 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)
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBA deep dive into the Pulp Origins of two of comics greatest characters, Captain America & Batman! The truth behind their respective gunslinging pasts & the mystery of Bucky’s pecker revealed at long last!
Comic Book Feuds! John Byrne vs. Everyone! Kirby, Image, etc.
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBComic 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 Comics! Dave Cockrum and so many more!
Uncut Gems! Miller! McFarlane!
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe kick off our Uncut Gems series with a closer look at some little known works by Legendary Talents, starting with Frank Miller( Daredevil, Batman) and Todd McFarlane(Spider Man, Spawn).
Rise Of The Guardians pt. 2! Valentino Writes The Future!
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 65 MBRise Of The Guardians pt. 2! Valentino Writes The Future! Daughter Of Wolverine! Check! Galactic Ghost Rider! Check! The X-Men Populate A Planet! Check! Check! Check! Jim Valentino literally wrote the future of Marvel in his transformative 1990 Guardians Of The Galaxy run!
Rise Of The Guardians! Pt. 1
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBLong 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 own despite knocking around the Marvel Universe for decades. Then in 1990, the genius of one man, Jim Valentino, brought them status and success in publishing that they had never experienced before or since! And I was fortunate enough to have a front row seat for all of it!
From Jim Lee to Plan B!
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBFrom 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. Can you imagine Jim back on X-Men? Just how close was a historic reunion with Marvel and their Mighty Mutants?
The Alpha!
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThe term Alpha is used to describe dominant individuals, assertive leaders. Traditionally, Alpha’s have driven the art that we consume, the music we listen to, the movies we watch and the comic books we celebrate. Where’d they all go and when, if ever, are they coming back? In search of the Alpha?
Who’s Got THE POWER?
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBAbsolute 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 surprise!
BONUS! X-Men:The Road Back!
November 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBX-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 ingredients necessary in restoring Marvel’s Mutants to their former glory and elite status!
The Decades! 1980 pt. 2! Collector’s Corner!
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe 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 complete collapse? The memorable storylines that drove comic books in a Milestone Marvel era! Collectors Corner shares the truth about your investment dollars!
The Decades! 1980 - Marvel/DC Big Changes!
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe Decades! 1980 - The most important year in pop culture? X-Men:Dark Phoenix & Days Of Future Past! New Titans launches! Moon Knight explodes! Shogun rules television! A seismic year of big moves and changes that altered comic books & pop itself!
The Halloween Episode! Dracula!
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThe Halloween Episode! We come in praise of Marvel Comics Tomb Of Dracula, the greatest horror comic book ever published! Also, an important announcement about the podcast and a special tribute to a pair of ICONIC L.A. area comic stores as they prepare to close their doors!
The Numbers! Marvel’s Mission Impossible!
October 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBMarvel had an enormous challenge in overcoming DC Comics absolute market dominance. Operating as underdogs they were relentless in their effort to establish themselves as the undisputed market leader. We chart a 12 year journey that saw Marvel flip the script. This episode is packed with raw data, charts and numbers that shape the competitive landscape between these powerhouse publishers.
DC Dan Vs. The World!
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBTop 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 anyways? Big names sound off!
BONUS EPISODE - The 80’s Strikes Back!
October 22, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 52.1 MBChildren of the 80’s rejoice, your favorite cartoons & toys are back and hotter than ever! Thundercats! Space Ghost! Transformers! Battle Of The Planets! Marvel, Image & Dynamite renew the cycle of licensed properties!
New York Comic Con, Part 2! Big Apple Mania!
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBRobservations continues to take Manhattan as Rob recounts his last two days at the show and the legends & treasures he encountered! Sometimes you receive exactly what you need as opposed to what you think you want!
New York Comic Con 2023! Robservations Takes Manhattan!
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe most stream of consciousness recap of a 4 Day whirlwind you will ever experience! Chock full of comic books, collectibles, legendary talents and creators as well as a personal hunt for a glorious grail! Featuring Marvel, DC, Image and the World’s Greatest Hot Dog!
Making Extreme Films! Bloodstrike! Keith Giffen, Master Marvel & DC creator, A Tribute!
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBWe discuss the ingredients that went into making comics Extreme! Behind The Scenes of the BLOODSTRIKE movie footage and a tribute to the late great creator of Marvel’s Rocket Raccoon & DC’s Lobo, Keith Giffen!