Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

The X-Men are in crisis! About a year into their much publicized relaunch, the titles are being canceled right and left. In my history following the X-Men, this is their rock bottom worst! We offer solutions and suggestions as to how best restore the broken legacy! 

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

A recently uncovered interview with John Byrne circa 1976 is the focus of today’s episode. We go inside the thoughts and opinions of a young talent just starting to take off and contrast it with interviews years later as he is changing comics for the next decade.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

On the occasion of Image Comics and Youngblood’s 33rd anniversary, we use The Official Timeline Of Image Comics for a look back at the early, formative times that shaped the indie powerhouse! Go behind the scenes of the great pop culture revolution! 

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Every industry has a Game-Changer, an individual who’s impact goes way beyond the biz, affecting the entire culture. I’ve settled on the biggest Free Agent move in comic books the last 50 years, a change-up that shifted the fortunes for an entire company and set them on a course that carries them to this day. 

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Just What The Hell Is Going On?? Bundles! Party Packs! Deep discounts, phony numbers, empty release windows! We examine the crazed current state of comics and movies! 

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Stan Lee endured a tumultuous final chapter and the truth is now coming to light from documentarian Jon Bollerjack. Over several years I was witness to the chaos that ensued, I participated in the film and share much of that on today’s episode. Also, as my oldest son  gets married I look at a more light hearted view of comic book weddings and why they rarely work. 

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Do other studios even want to make comic book films, especially super heroes? Marvel’s recent slide isn’t helping matters! We also discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest, creative control and how it’s affecting the future of movies! Convention economy and more! 

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Ratio variants, Discount Incentives, Final Order Cut Off! A look back over 25 years of maximizing market manipulation by the big publishers! There’s at least one initiative that should be embraced all over again! 

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

It’s all Marvel Madness as we track the path towards Marvel’s present day chaos. The Rise & Fall of the Creative Committee, removing the guardrails! Those pesky Marvel Leaks!! The art of changing the conversation and so much more!

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

An episode packed with Hot Topics burning up the comic book culture! Silver Surfer! Daredevil! Superman! Fantastic Four! Comics, movies and streaming, we got you covered! 

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

With 40 million players in its first two months of release, Marvel has a gigantic hit with their Marvel Rivals game. What’s the source of its enormous impact and what lies ahead as it draws new attention to comic books and stores! 

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Did you hear the one about the X-Men GOAT who took control of his X-Men legacy, producing 32 issues of brand new X-Men adventures? For FREE! From 2019 thru 2022, John Byrne did just that. We talk all about it. 

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

We examine the current state of diminished returns on the recent slate of Marvel films. Poor CinemaScores and a disconnect with general audiences have tarnished a brand once regarded as the gold standard of cinematic comic book storytelling. Studio Chief, Kevin Feige is struggling to find his fastball, can the former “Ace” regain his championship form or is it time to retire him to the bullpen? 

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

We discuss the epic encounter between comic book Wizard, Alan Moore and comic book King, Jack Kirby. Alan speaks at length about Kirby’s influence and of the extraordinary tribute The Wizard made for The King!

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

A look under the hood as we examine how to fix Marvel. 

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Rob takes you inside the creation and meaning behind his final Deadpool work. The added drama, the Easter eggs and ultimately, the excitement of saying Bye, Bye, Bye! 

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

Why I left Marvel Entertainment and won’t look back. 

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Our conversation with Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Walking Dead) turns towards Marvel and DC Comics, the vanishing industry sales charts and the risks and rewards of creator owned work. We wrap up our in depth interview getting Robert’s thoughts on his legendary Image Partners! Get ready for some great comic shop talk! 

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

Transformers! Void Rivals! G.I. Joe! Industry Titan and Superstar Creator Robert Kirkman sits down for a wide ranging, in depth conversation about his booming Skybound label and the comic book industry at large. 

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

What’s your favorite Spider Man comic? Ate you really done with Deadpool? What about Cowboy comic books? You asked for it and here it is! Your questions and inquiries answered by host and comic book veteran Rob Liefeld! A wide variety of your interests are answered and addressed! 

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

Most folks know Alan Moore from his acclaimed works, WATCHMEN, FROM HELL, SWAMP THING, but many don’t know of his significant  contributions to the GREEN LANTERN franchise. We shine the light on how Alan quietly transformed the legend & legacy of DC’s Iconic Emerald Knights! 

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

X-MEN:One Perfect Year! Marvel’s Mighty Mutants rose to unprecedented heights when an animator from Lord Of The Rings arrived to take the helm. The legend of Paul Smith and his seminal year on X-Men is discussed complete with excerpts from his first interview. Also, Ed Piskor, Diamond’s bankruptcy and Neil Gaiman controversy!

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

Here comes 2025 as Jim Lee returns to Batman! Marvel counters with a new Spider Man! Part 2 of our conversation with retailer and convention promoter Jimmy Jay provides new fresh insights and bold predictions! 

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

*Updated to include episode wrap-upX-Men! Spider-Man! Batman! The State Of The Industry 2025! Our series examining industry process & practices kicks off with straight talk from a retail perspective! What sold huge? What went bust! Jimmy Jay joins Rob for part 1 as we break it all down! 

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2025

Robservations welcomes a card carrying member of Generation Z as we get a Zoomer perspective on Star Wars! The MCU! Superman! The Transformers and more. Luke Liefeld sits with his Pops and talks all things Pop Culture! 

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Our Holiday Drop! It’s 1988, it’s the Holiday season and I’m desperately chasing payments for two issues of Marvel’s top selling X-Men family. The outlook is bleak. The Marvel Curse on these issues extends to the original art on both comics! Happy Holidays everyone! 

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

The big Heritage Art Auction happened and the host of Robservations talks about all the great pieces that sold including seminal works by Frank Miller, John Byrne, John Romita Sr. and the 1st appearance of Deadpool and Wolverine! How did it all shake out?

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

We say goodbye to the 2024 season and reveal the last 3 big moves in our Big 5 countdown! Is are industry as bold as it can be or are we missing the obvious? 

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

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?

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

Absolute Batman rides in to the rescue for DC and the comics industry. Plus - The New Model, Last Blood & Micro-Distribution.

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

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!! 

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

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! 

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024