Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Alien. Star Wars. The Warriors. Slap Shot. The power of influence is an incredible thing and The Uncanny X-Men incorporated popular films & television in real time during their most acclaimed and celebrated run. Rob takes you on a deep, deep dive, issue by issue, as the inspirations were unveiled. 

The Comics. The Movie. Rob’s Review. The Marketing. The Box Office. ‘Nuff Said, True Believer. 

We look back to the dawn of the new millennium and a comic book industry in disarray. Failed imprints, faltering sales and widespread panic was pervasive. Interviews and excerpts from notables shed light on a tumultuous start to a new era! Erik Larsen! Kurt Busiek! Mark Waid and so much more!!

Was Jim Starlin, Thanos Creator and Cosmic King, the key to Marvel’s biggest successes? What is separating the perception on the box office with Superman & Fantastic Four? Comic book trends and more on an extended episode of comic book’s & pop culture’s most candid show!

Comic Book Beefs! Discussing Super Star writer Brad Metzer, Direct To Consumer Comic Books and Didja Know? with Arthur Adams! Another jam packed Comic Show! 

Rob is back from the 2025 San Diego Comic Con, fresh with perspective on all things comics and pop culture! In this first part of our wrap up, we look at the new expansive X-Men reboot as well as the enduring popularity of Absolute Batman! 

The Everything Episode! Superman! Deadpool & Wolverine! Doc Savage! Why Marvel’s 70’s Comics Slap So Hard! It’s a packed episode of comic book and pop culture talk!

A Spoiler Free discussion of the all new Superman film, including highlights of the illustrious history of Superman comic books & films!

Revisiting the Marvel 90’s era and celebrating the EIC that unlocked a new generation of talents to record breaking success. Tom DeFalco, come get your flowers! 

We remember Jim Shooter and his staggering achievements in the field of comic books! Breaking in at 13 years old, Jim entertained the masses, writing legendary runs on Avengers for Marvel and Superboy at DC. As Editor In Chief he guided Marvel to all new heights and sales success, introducing innovative royalty initiatives that transformed comics for all creatives. 

Marvel/DC: Making Comic Books 101! A jam packed episode where we break down comic book terminology and the actual descriptions of credits such as Embellishers, Layouts & Scripters! Also, The Kirkman Dynasty transforms and the Heritage Auction results featuring works by Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee and Frank Frazetta! 

Today we launch our Architects series, looking at excellence from legendary comic book talents and the impact they provided. Marshall Rogers had a brief but profound run on Batman with his work on Detective Comics in 1977. Rob shines the light on the ways Marshall’s stylistic depiction of the Dark Knight influenced a generation that followed. 

The 9 Comics That Shaped The 90’s continues! The mid-90’s shift towards supernatural sensations has its roots in a seminal X-Men crossover. Rob explains the myriad connections and influences! 

A deeper study into the crossover event that ushered in a bold new era of comic books and event culture. Inside the art, story and lore of Marvel’s Secret Wars!

We talk Marvel’s Secret Wars Legacy, its historic impact, its legacy and the path it charts for the MCU and beyond. 

9 Comics That Shaped The 90’s! We kick off our summer series, studying the talents, events and storylines that shaped an electric decade in comic books! Also, a deep dive into The Feige Flops! 

With Fantastic Four on the brain and the movie right around the corner, Rob looks over Jim Lee’s Fantastic Four run. Also, Deadpool & Batman discussed! 

Celebrating our 5 Years anniversary with a reflection on the impact and consequences of Death in Comic Books and Pop Culture! Elektra! Jean Grey! Last Of Us! 

During the mid 1970’s, the creatives at Marvel & DC engaged in all out mutual swipe fest, fans didn’t know of the friendly rivalry, all we knew was that Marvel suddenly had a Justice League & Legion and DC had an Invaders! The peak Swipe Era revealed!

The 2 Franchise Mandate! Stallone has Rocky & Rambo! Harrison Ford had Han Solo & Indy. Todd McFarlane has Spawn & Spidey, Jim Lee has Batman & X-Men- the 2 Franchise Mandate and why it matters! 

Did you know about Christian Archie Comics? When the Riverdale gang had an evangelical run of adventures? How about DC Comics ,The Bible by Joe Kubert? Do you recall Marvel’s Christian Super Hero? We visit the Christian era of comic books in all their heavenly glory! 

FULL VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE The 90’s Won’t Stop! Demi Moore! Tom Cruise! Will Smith! Venom! Deadpool! Dinosaurs! The franchises, characters and personalities of an era are bigger than ever! 

A staggering $21 million dollar Stan Lee lawsuit has settled and Rob breaks down the behind the scenes machinations leading to the surprise last minute settlement. Plus - Marvel’s Thunderbolt Panic Scramble! 

Summer is coming and with it the biggest and brightest movies & comics of the season! Superman! Jurassic Park! Mission Impossible! Who has the most at stake?  Plus - Marvel’s Meltdown! Why the magic faded! 

Is Marvel Doomed? Of course they are, Doomsday is underway and Doom is on the menu! A jam packed episode talking Doom, X-Men, Thunderbolts, Manga and the QuotaVerse!