Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Robservations 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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July 10, 2025 48 mins

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

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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! 

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July 3, 2025 85 mins

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. 

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June 30, 2025 94 mins

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! 

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June 23, 2025 69 mins

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. 

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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! 

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June 9, 2025 76 mins

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!

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

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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! 

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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! 

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May 26, 2025 62 mins

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! 

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May 22, 2025 70 mins

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!

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May 19, 2025 66 mins

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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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May 1, 2025 80 mins

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! 

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April 28, 2025 79 mins

It’s the Words Of Wisdom show! Rob shares personal advice he received straight from the mouths of Tom Cruise, Kobe Bryant, Jack Kirby, Frank Miller, Steven Spielberg and many more! 

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April 24, 2025 81 mins

An episode celebrating creators and their monster achievements! Ryan Coogler! Sinners! The reasons that this tremendous success is under scrutiny, revealed! Also, Rob shares your collective and overwhelming response to our X-Men Alert show!

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