Robservations with Rob Liefeld

The Big 5 Moves continues! Spider Man! Todd McFarlane! G.I. Joe breaks records and more!

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 few years as publishers seek bigger sales and success! Plus, are comic books our shared religion?

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 and the Teenage Mutant. Ninja Turtles share a familiar connective tissue, what is it? We discuss it in depth. Also, The Blood Is Back! 

We look at the unpublished alternate Secret Wars 2 #1?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 Moore’s landmark Judgement Day comic to life!

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 Auction houses, preview a pair of historic upcoming pieces at the next Heritage Auction and Manga, Manga, MANGA!! 

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 execution! 

The moment the X-Men became dangerous and thrilled a new generation. Plus - A New Visionary is dominating comic books!

The story of the real life “Deadpool” Killer is discussed. 

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 speculation sites, apps and platforms! 

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 Begins, this one was on deck and racing towards a green light! 

Let Them Fight! With some of comic books greatest action masterpieces being repackaged and reissued, Rob reflects on the greatest action comic books in history! 

Unrealized directions and storylines for X-Men & X-Force are discussed! Wolverine! Cable! Magik!

DC has a new initiative and Absolute Batman has people talking! Will going All In on a bold new direction deliver for DC Comics? 

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 comic book Titans!

Rob discusses The Challenge! ‘Nuff said!

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 Mutant, so what went wrong? 

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 lost stories and storylines! 

Jim Lee speaks of his time on X-Men, his influences, approach to storytelling and the enduring popularity of the franchise. 

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”. 

Rob looks into Classic X-Men & Deadpool stories, intended but never shared, abandoned storylines from superstar creators. Plus, more Million Dollar Pages! 

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 escaping the topic of Robert Downey Jr. returning to Marvel! 

Deadpool & Wolverine has stormed the cinema’s, breaking worldwide records in the process! Rob shares his race to make it to the world premiere in New York City and slingshot back to San Diego for Comic Con 2024 as it begins. Rob gives you his first hand account of all the drama and festivities! 

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’s an X-Men renaissance! Also, DC is All In with Absolute DC! 

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 characters, characters & characters. A survivors guide to navigating promoting you and your work in the age of Big IP.