Podcasts by 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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Who’s Got THE POWER? from 2023-11-21T02:00
Absolute 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!
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BONUS! X-Men:The Road Back! from 2023-11-19T02:00
X-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 ...
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The Decades! 1980 pt. 2! Collector’s Corner! from 2023-11-14T02:00
The 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 t...
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The Decades! 1980 - Marvel/DC Big Changes! from 2023-11-07T02:00
The 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 bi...
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The Halloween Episode! Dracula! from 2023-10-31T02:00
The 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 ...
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The Numbers! Marvel’s Mission Impossible! from 2023-10-27T02:00
Marvel 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 l...
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DC Dan Vs. The World! from 2023-10-24T02:00
Top 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!
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BONUS EPISODE - The 80’s Strikes Back! from 2023-10-22T02:00
Children 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 t...
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New York Comic Con, Part 2! Big Apple Mania! from 2023-10-20T02:00
Robservations 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 ...
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New York Comic Con 2023! Robservations Takes Manhattan! from 2023-10-17T02:00
The 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 glo...
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Making Extreme Films! Bloodstrike! Keith Giffen, Master Marvel&DC creator, A Tribute! from 2023-10-13T02:00
We 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...
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Comics, Conventions&Cartoons! Spider Man in the 80’s! from 2023-10-10T02:00
We celebrate the three C’s, comics, conventions and cartoons with a discussion of the upcoming New York Comic Con and a look back on Marvel’s Spider Man & His Amazing Friends!
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BONUS EPISODE - Superman by Marvel Comics! Yup, it was happening. from 2023-10-08T02:00
Did Warner Bros. ask Marvel to take over publishing for DC Comics in the 80’s? Rob shares the plan, the proposal, the titles & characters in the deal and the talent set to participate. Not a...
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Comic Book Feuds! Gaiman Vs. Mcfarlane pt. 3! The Finale! from 2023-10-06T02:00
Comic Book Feuds! Gaiman Vs. Mcfarlane pt. 3! The Trial! The Verdict! The Bankruptcy! The Fallout! Neil Vs. Todd concludes as the Spawn Empire is fractured, Angela moves to Marvel!
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Comic Book Feuds! Gaiman Vs. McFarlane pt. 2! from 2023-10-03T02:00
In part 2 of our Comic Book Feuds - Gaiman Vs. McFarlane, we answer the question so many are asking, “Why Exactly Did Neil Gaiman Sue Todd McFarlane?” What broken promises and bad faith occurred...
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BONUS EPISODE - Comic Book Feuds! Gaiman Vs. McFarlane! from 2023-10-01T02:00
Our Comic Book Feuds series shines the spotlight on the most contentious feud in the history of comic books! Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman sues Todd McFarlane setting the stage for a trial with d...
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The Money Episode! from 2023-09-29T02:00
Show Me The Money! In todays world you know what the highest paid athletes are making, you know what the big concert revenues are for the biggest stars, but you don’t know what your favorite com...
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The Last Days Of 20th Century Fox from 2023-09-26T02:00
While Disney & Comcast dueled for the rights to 20th Century Fox, the company kept working to make new Marvel movies. What was lost, what survived. X-Force, Gambit, Future Deadpool’s and Ro...
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The Masters! from 2023-09-22T02:00
The Masters, a discussion of how and who defines “greatness” across the arts.
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Cap’s Boobs! ‘Nuff said! from 2023-09-19T02:00
An episode devoted to the ample pecs of Captain America. A Marvel image that became both legendary and iconic and the homage that broke the internet. Also, we close out 2015 with movies, tv &...
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The Decades! 2015 pt. 1! Marvel! Star Wars! Batman! from 2023-09-15T02:00
Our Decades series lands us in 2015 with a thriving marketplace for all of pop culture! Star Wars finally returns to Marvel! Dark Knight goes for a trilogy at DC! Marvel’s Secret Wars gets an up...
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Comics, Creators&Collectors! from 2023-09-12T02:00
It’s a packed episode as Rob shares the best Comic Creator Cameos ever! We all want more attention to the creators and what better than when they feature themselves in their comics? Prepare to d...
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The Decades! 1988 pt. 2 - DIE HARD! from 2023-09-08T02:00
In part 2 of our deep dive into 1988, Rob examines the films of the late 80’s, a year dominated by comedies with one breakout action blockbuster that changed the game forever! Also, the top comi...
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The Decades! 1988, pt. 1! X Marks The Spot! from 2023-09-05T02:00
The Decades series continues as we visit the stand out’s in Comic Books, Music, Film & T.V. in 1988! X-Men & Batman dominate the charts, Pop Stars and soundtracks break big!
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Forbidden Fruit pt. 5! Marvel/DC 1996! from 2023-09-01T02:00
Even More Forbidden Fruits are on the menu as we serve up an epic Marvel/DC crossover event that has been out of print for over 27 years!
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Give Jack His Artwork Back! Miller’s Lost Marvel Movie! from 2023-08-29T02:00
A jam packed episode exploring more Secret Histories of comic books examines the Marvel/Kirby Art Return controversy of the mid-80’s! Bonus Track - Frank Miller’s lost 1994 Marvel movie??
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In The Year 2000 - Marvel/DC Sales! from 2023-08-25T02:00
The alarms are sounding on the current comic book market. Is the sky actually falling, is this really the worst that sales have been? Rob opens the books, sharing the true facts & figures si...
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Forbidden Fruit pt. 4 - The 90’s Edition! from 2023-08-22T02:00
Rob shares an all new batch of Forbidden Fruit! The stories, art, characters & creators that won’t find fresh collections any time soon. Popular titles from the 90’s, many that will astonis...
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My Dinners with Herb from 2023-08-18T02:00
You are invited to dine along with Rob and the late, great, legendary Wolverine co-creator Herb Trimpe as they shared a number of memorable dinners over the years that Rob is sharing here for th...
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The Truth About The 90’s! Part 2 from 2023-08-15T02:00
We continue our journey through the amazing decade that was the 90’s with more of your comments and replies and a look at a 90’s Power List. How does that stack up in present day?
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The Truth About The 90’s! Marvel! DC! Image! from 2023-08-11T02:00
We celebrate the era that gave us The Death Of Superman! Image Comics! Age Of Apocalypse! X-Force! Valiant! Gen X! Bane! Heroes Reborn! Rob put out the call to the listeners and you responded an...
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MARVELMANIA! (Updated) from 2023-08-08T11:58:49
A look deep inside fandom as the earliest foundations were formed with an in house Marvel Fanzine! A legendary comic book writer shares his many inspirations! Fall Of X pt. 2 and Rob’s Recommend...
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The Fall of X! Marvel’s Mutant Massacre pt. 1 from 2023-08-04T02:00
The Fall Of X is upon us! An era that has dominated the X-Men in recent years is coming to an end and as the curtains prepare to close we look at Marvel’s original mission statement for the X-Me...
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1975 San Diego Comic Con! Lee! Kirby! Marvel! DC! from 2023-08-01T02:00
We go back and uncover an incredible archive covering the 1975 San Diego Comic Con! It was an industry hopeful for a better tomorrow, many talents struggling to get by. Which talent felt trauma ...
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Comic-Con 2023 pt. 2! Look Who’s Coming To Dinner! from 2023-07-28T02:00
As our Comic Con 2023 coverage continues, Rob invites you along to an epic dinner with Living Legends! Frank Miller! Arthur Adams! Robert Kirkman! David Mandel! Jeph Loeb! David Finch! The episo...
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Comic-Con 2023 pt.1! Marvel! Mcfarlane! Major X!! from 2023-07-25T02:00
Rob walks you through the events of Comic Con 2023 with a behind the scenes wrap up of the dinners, the meet-ups, the personalities and all the special events that made this years annual comic c...
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We are The Champions! from 2023-07-21T02:00
Greek Gods, Ghost Riders, Mutants & Russian Spies! The behind the scenes of a cult classic, Rob shares the story of The Champions, Marvel’s eclectic 70’s era team book that failed to stick t...
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Sliding Doors! Image Comics 2.0? from 2023-07-18T02:00
We look at Sliding Doors, the moves and non-moves that defined both comic books and pop culture? Was there another group of artist’s that sought to be the next Image Comics? If so, how close did...
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Comic Book Feuds: Trash Talkers! Pt. 1 from 2023-07-14T02:00
We are always entertained in sports when our favorite athletes pop off at each other and comic books has a rich history of testy rivalries as well. We look back on some of the more bitter vitrio...
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The DC Dilemma! Comic Movie Mayhem part 2!! from 2023-07-11T02:00
The DC Dilemma continues to confound their cinematic universe but a new Chief promises a new hope as James Gunn plots the future of the DCU. We look forward rather than back, towards what is to ...
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Comic Movie Mayhem, Marvel/DC, pt. 1 from 2023-07-07T02:00
Comic Book Movie Mayhem is upon us! The past year has not been kind to either Marvel or DC as films from both studios struggle to regain their peak box office performances. We examine the state ...
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The Decades:1984 pt. 2 from 2023-06-16T02:00
From Comics to Cosby, Springsteen to Super Heroes, the comic books, television, movies and music of a stellar year! Plus, the cult classics and the secret of Spider Man’s black costume!
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The Decades: 1984 pt.1 - Ghostbustin’&Cobra Kai! from 2023-06-13T02:00
Fresh franchises reached blockbuster status! Ghostbusters & Indiana Jones battled it out at the top of the charts! Gremlins, Karate Kid, Police Academy found the spotlight! Marvel’s Secret W...
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Stan&Jack! ( Not THAT Stan!) from 2023-06-09T02:00
Celebrating two titanic talents, Kubrick & The King! The comic book adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s landmark film, 2001 A Space Odyssey, arrives 8 years after the movie compelled audiences a...
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Deadpool: Making The Comic Book! from 2023-06-06T02:00
As Deadpool:Badder Blood #1 arrives in stores, Rob takes you behind the scenes of his latest work. From initial concept to finished page to the shelves of your local shop, this episode provides ...
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The Chart Toppers! Marvel! DC! Batman! Spider Man! from 2023-06-02T02:00
The battle for chart dominance was never as competitive as it was in the late 80’s, early 90’s! Rob shares dozens of market reports from retailers from 1989-1990. Batmania rocked the industry, M...
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The Future Of A.I. In Entertainment! from 2023-05-30T02:00
As a Writer’s Strike grinds Hollywood, we strike back at Artificial Intelligence with part 2 of our A.I. series! Industry experts weigh in as the growing concern over A.I. continues! What does t...
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The Decades - 1983, pt. 2! It’s A Thriller! from 2023-05-26T02:00
Our journey through 1983 continues as Marvel’s Canadian Super Team takes Flight, breaking records in the process. The British Invasion hits the music scene launching dozens of new acts to instan...
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The Decades: 1983, pt. 1! The Stars Were Born! from 2023-05-23T02:00
As Variety questions where are the stars of tomorrow, we look at the year where Super-Stars were born! Tom Cruise! Eddie Murphy! Michael Keaton! Matthew Broderick! The movies of 1983 launched th...
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The Decades: 1979, pt. 2 from 2023-05-19T02:00
We continue our foray into the year that was 1979! The movies, tv, music & comic books that impacted pop culture! Stan Lee returns to Marvel to introduce She-Hulk, Scott Lang becomes Ant-Man...
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The Decades: 1979! Part 1 from 2023-05-16T02:00
Another banner year in our decades series! 1979 is spectacular! Superman! Alien! Star Trek! James Bond goes to outer space! You will believe a man can fly! Following the success of Star Wars, Ma...
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The Avengers-X-Men Connection! from 2023-05-12T02:00
Avengers! X-Men! Marvel’s top titles for the past 4 decades! The ties that bind these two franchises run deeper than you can imagine! We examine characters, creators and events that unite them o...
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The Decades - 1985! from 2023-05-09T02:00
1985 was a banner year for Pop Culture! DC had a Crisis! A new Arthur was crowned King! Marty McFly went Back To The Future! Live-Aid rocked 2 continents! John Rambo returned and Rocky goes to R...
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Kick Ass Women Of Comic Books! Marvel! DC! from 2023-05-05T02:00
It’s time to shine the spotlight on the talented ladies that blazed the trail for women in comic books! We honor the pioneers that paved the way! Names behind such classics as Super Friends! Sta...
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IMAGE UNITED! The Most Daring Comic Of All Time! from 2023-05-02T02:00
IMAGE UNITED combined the talents of 6 of the most popular artists of an era, each of them drawing on every page, sometimes every panel for over 60 consecutive pages! The most ambitious project ...
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Con Men! The Convention Culture Explosion! from 2023-04-28T02:00
With multiple Comic Book and Pop Culture Shows popping up every weekend, Rob shares some of his own Convention experiences and some cautionary tales along the way!
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Making Comics! The Art Of Embellishing! from 2023-04-25T02:00
An episode focusing on the process of finishing and embellishing comic book art! Breakdowns! Layouts! The construction of pages we love and the craft with which they are made is our focus in th...
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Miller Time! FM 1991! Batman, Daredevil, Elektra! from 2023-04-21T02:00
Once again into the breach with the rarest of rare 1991 Frank Miller interview’s from L.A. Weekly. Frank has conquered comics and talks his achievements with Dark Knight, Daredevil, Hard Boiled,...
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Artificial Intelligence! Rise Of The Machines! from 2023-04-18T02:49:10
A very special episode discussing the Rise of Artificial Intelligence and its growing influence on music, movies and art. Deep Fakes! Midjourney! Rob shares his own experiences with A.I. art as ...
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Ebony&Ivory! Power Man/Iron Fist! Diversity In Comics pt.2! from 2023-04-14T02:00
Two comic books representing two separate factions of fans, each struggling to sell enough copies to stave off cancelation, combined to achieve success neither comic had experienced before! Marv...
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Star Wars:The Holiday Special! from 2023-04-11T02:00
Rob takes you back to that fateful night in November 1978, the one and only showing of The Star Wars Holiday Special! We examine the culture of the 1970’s variety show format that informed the ...
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Frank Miller at Marvel! Rare 1982 Interview! from 2023-04-07T02:00
We visit a rare Frank Miller interview from 1982 and go inside the mind of an absolute master of the craft. From his early days learning from Neal Adams to the origins & inspiration for Elek...
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Comic Book Feuds! Liefeld! Wizard! Marvel! Image! from 2023-04-04T02:00
Taking it all the way back to 1992 and THAT controversial cover and THAT controversial creator and THAT controversial interview! Or was it?? All hands on deck for Liefeld Vs. Wizard Vs. Marvel V...
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To Boldly Go! Which Star Trek are you?? from 2023-03-31T02:00
Since it’s inception, Star Trek has been prominent in tv, movies, comics & toys. Rob looks at his own journey with Star Trek across the decades and tells you why the best Star Trek comic boo...
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Feels Like The First Time! from 2023-03-28T02:00
What era you first encounter an artist can establish how you feel and relate to their work. Rob shares a rare comic that provided multiple first encounters with talents that would go on to be su...
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Robtopsy - Marvel’s Star Wars 1977! from 2023-03-24T02:00
The comic that saved Marvel! The original Marvel comic book adaptation of Star Wars gets the full Robtopsy examination! The historical relevance of the comic book Stan Lee didn’t want to publish...
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Rob Liefeld’s Superman?? Public Domain pt. 2! from 2023-03-21T02:00
Superman is racing towards the Public Domain as fast as a speeding bullet? When he arrives, if he arrives, what exactly will be available? Rob is sharpening his pencils in anticipation of creati...
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X-Men! The 60th Anniversary: New Mutants! from 2023-03-14T02:00
As Marvel celebrates 60 years of The X-Men, Rob looks back on the first ever X-Men spin-off, The New Mutants. From an early 80’s interview, discover Chris Claremont’s initial outlook for the boo...
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Robservations The Robtopsy - X-Men: The Savage Lands! from 2023-03-10T02:00
Another Robtopsy is performed, this time on one of the greatest runs in the history of comic books! As The X-Men fight to survive Magneto and later, the dangers of The Savage Land, multiple hist...
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March Madness! Marvel, DC Countdown! from 2023-03-07T02:00
Welcome to the Madness of March! There’s no basketball or gambling involved but a revelation of serious comic book cornerstones that were achieved during the month of March across the decades! S...
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The Robtopsy: The Fantastic Four of the 70’s! from 2023-03-03T02:08
Introducing The Robtopsy! Where we examine and dissect a particular body of work, revealing its historical & cultural impact! The patient this week is The Fantastic Four of ...
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Lone Wolf&Cub! Comic Book Feuds! from 2023-02-28T02:00
It’s a double bill as we examine the origins of todays most popular trope, the grizzled warrior, the young ward and the treacherous journey across dangerous terrain! The Last Of Us! The Mandalo...
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Bring On The Bad Girls! from 2023-02-24T02:00
The 90’s was a time of Femme Fatales! Women Warriors ruled the charts pushing the big brawn to the side as fans favored a new age of Lady Liberators! Witchblade! Lady Death! Shi! Avengelyne! Glo...
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May The Source Be With You! from 2023-02-21T06:18:17
Today it’s a time for reflection as we give respect to “The Source” expanding our awareness of Marvel & DC comic book tropes and their various origins! We discuss the X-Men’s infamous “Outba...
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The 2023 Macho Awards! It’s A Macho Show! from 2023-02-17T02:00
It’s time for our annual Macho Awards! Join as we celebrate the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Batman! Joker! Top Gun! Yellowstone and so much more!
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Do The Twist! Plot Armor Activated! from 2023-02-14T02:00
A look at the very best twists and turns in the history of comic books & movies! An in depth study at the “Plot Armor” that provides the best payoffs! Marvel! DC! Image! Star Wars! X-Men! Ba...
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From Ant-Man to The Authority! How Movies Reset Comic Books! from 2023-02-10T02:00
Rob breaks down how the cinematic treatment of comic books and their extraordinary success over the last two decades have taken characters from the cellar all the way to the penthouse! Little kn...
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James Cameron’s Spider Man! The Greatest Movie Never Made! from 2023-02-07T02:00
30 years ago, Marvel teamed with James Cameron, fresh off his blockbuster T2 success, to make a Spider Man film that never happened. Rob performs the autopsy of how it all fell apart! Learn why ...
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The Comic Book Greats! Stan Lee! Todd McFarlane! Image Comics! from 2023-02-03T02:00
The filming of a series of ground breaking new videos hosted by Stan Lee provides the backdrop for an announcement that would change comic books forever!
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Then&Now: Todd McFarlane 1993-2023 from 2023-01-31T02:00
We launch our Then & Now series with a spotlight on industry Titan, Todd McFarlane! From a rare 1993 interview Todd shares his views on Variant covers, Spin-Offs and Cross-Overs. Many of the...
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Manga Madness! Battle Chasers! Heroes Reborn Aftermath! from 2023-01-27T02:00
We wrap up our series with even more Manga Madness, examining many of the works influenced by the Mighty Manga Boom. BATTLE CHASERS! WARLANDS! SOUL SAGA!! Also, we reveal untold secrets from Her...
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The Manga Manifesto! Pt. 1 from 2023-01-24T02:00
It’s time to talk about Manga! The popularity of Manga & Anime continues to surge, especially with young audiences. Rob takes you back to the 80’s as Manga first broke thru with western audi...
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Marvel Stephen King Classics! from 2023-01-20T02:00
Stephen King is one of the most celebrated authors of our time, one of the most accomplished imaginations in all of pop culture! While many of his works have been adapted in comic book format, n...
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No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service! from 2023-01-17T02:00
Marvel & DC have a long history with shirtless warriors, Killraven, Kamandi, Tor, Claw, Ka-Zar among the many who have struggled to stay relevant! Towering talents such as Neal Adams, Joe Ku...
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The Most Iconic Batman Artists Of All Time! from 2023-01-13T02:00
Batman! The most popular comic book character of all time, his look and appeal have been shaped by a number of visionary talents across the decades. Rob names the legendary artists who have defi...
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Comic Book Feuds! Barry, Byrne&The Beatles! from 2023-01-10T02:00
We wrap our most recent Comic Book Feuds as the popular Marvel and X-Men illustrator known as Barry, continues to take on the world, comic books and beyond! Paul McCartney, John Buscema, Sterank...
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Comic Book Feuds! Barry Vs. The World/Under The Gunn! from 2023-01-06T02:00
Who’s Barry you ask? Barry’s road to stylistic influencer took decades, but once he arrived, his presence at Marvel was staggering. Barry goes off on everyone in the first of a two part intervie...
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Comic Book Feuds! Byrne Vs. McFarlane! from 2023-01-03T02:00
What happens when one generation of talent replaces another, garnering the spotlight & praise, routinely topping the charts that were once dominated by the previous era? Seldom does the olde...
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Support Your Comic Store from 2022-12-06T02:00
Comic Stores are the backbone of the comic book industry! Chances are you encountered your favorite comic book character or issue at a local comic book retailer, Rob offers support for all store...
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The Decades! 2002, Where Are You? from 2022-12-02T02:00
We return to the way back machine and visit 2002, where licensed properties filled the creative void in comic books! Transformers! Thundercats! G.I. Joe! Buffy! Planet Of The Apes! Nostalgia fev...
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Marvel/DC Holiday Super Hero Grab Bag! from 2022-11-29T02:00
The Holidays are here and Rob shares some favorite Christmas themed Marvel & DC comic books from across the decades! Batman! Spider Man! Avengers! Luke Cage! Dr. Strange! Black Widow! Superm...
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A Very Special Thanksgiving! from 2022-11-22T02:00
An expression of thankfulness, gratitude and appreciation.
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STORYTELLERS pt. 1:The Great Debate! from 2022-11-18T02:00
Would you go back and do it over the same way all again? This question led to an examination of why and how storytellers make the choices they do? What is the contract you enter into with fans a...
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MARVEL/DC - Who’s Next? from 2022-11-15T02:00
With two of comic books oldest characters, Namor & Black Adam recently introduced to audiences worldwide Rob looks ahead to which characters and titles are yet to come on the big screen. Are...
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Who Was That Masked Man? from 2022-11-11T02:00
It’s not a trend it’s an evolution. Spider Man! Boba Fett! Snake Eyes! Deadpool! The Mandolorian! Venom! Power Rangers! Kyle Ren! The masked character, helmeted figure has risen to all new level...
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The Bad Boys Of Marvel! from 2022-11-08T02:00
As the cinematic debut of Marvel’s original Hot-Head, Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner races towards cinema’s in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Rob looks at his own history with Marvel Hot Head’s!...
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The 2000’s! The Power Of The Matrix! UPDATED from 2022-11-04T02:00
The late Nineties was a weird time in comic books, publishers were scrambling to bolster falling sales, chasing emerging trends in search of a lifeboat! Marvel embraced the success of The Matrix...
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MARVEL COMICS:1965! GALACTUS! from 2022-11-01T02:00
What many consider to be the greatest and most celebrated run in the history of comics yielded a plethora of bold new characters and hidden kingdoms! The Fantastic Four by Jack Kirby & Stan ...
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The 90’s! Architects of Pop Culture, pt. 1: McFarlane&Claremont! from 2022-10-28T02:00
It was a time of big sales for comic books, with Marvel Comics holding 40% of the market and Image Comics achieving 20% with only 8 titles, two talented Titans shared their personal viewpoints a...
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The Future of Marvel/DC Comic Book Films! from 2022-10-25T05:47:50
Do recent box office results reflect a shift in appetite for comic book movies from Marvel & DC? Has The Golden Age of Comic Book films passed us by? Did the modern comic book film peak with...
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The Perfect Fit from 2022-10-21T02:00
We all know how it feels when that comic book, movie or our favorite show clicks into place with spectacular results. The careful mix of talent, style, genre can produce a timeless experience th...
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The Cancelation Conundrum! from 2022-10-18T05:00
A discussion of Cancel Culture. When your favorite artists go awry. The fallout on fans when controversial conduct, behavior and actions occur.
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Marvel Monster-Verse! Frankenstein Vs. Spider Man, The Avengers! from 2022-10-14T06:20:44
We continue our series on Marvel Monsters with Marvel’s very own Frankenstein, an adaptation that saw the legendary monster enter the modern Marvel Universe fighting Spider Man & ...
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1974! Atlas Shrugged Part 2 from 2022-10-11T06:32:48
How does a comic company boasting the top talents in the business vanish inside 2 years time? Adams! Ditko! Wood! Chaykin! The sad demise of Atlas Comics is examined in this concluding episode. ...
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1974! ATLAS SHRUGGED, Part 1 from 2022-10-06T08:29
Did the owner of Marvel Comics really start a rival comic company after feeling betrayed by Stan Lee? Did he assemble top flight creators to launch his new label? Neal Adams! Steve Ditko! Wally ...
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Marvel/DC Special Delivery! How The Comics Are Made! from 2022-09-30T03:02:28
Pull up your desks and get ready to take notes! Comic Book Distribution has taken many forms over the years and currently it’s in flux as publishers change directions. Where is the future of com...
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Marvel&DC: Editor Panel 1981! Avatar! from 2022-09-27T05:20:59
Rob goes back in time 41 years, examining a Marvel & DC combo editorial panel from San Diego Comic Con, 1981! Roy Thomas, Frank Miller, Jim Shooter, Louise Simonson & Denny O’Neil offer ...
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Competitive Creators!! Film, Music, Comic Books! from 2022-09-23T04:43:38
We take a walk on the competitive side of The Arts! Music! Movies! Comics! Competitors All! Steven Spielberg! Francis Ford Coppola! James Cameron! John Byrne! Howard Chaykin! From comics to film...
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The 10 Ways Dark Knight Changed Batman Forever! from 2022-09-20T06:15:10
Frank Miller’s Dark Knight arrived in 1986 garnering universal praise & critical acclaim. It has stood as the most transformative work for the character, permanently altering him from the Ca...
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Star Wars to American Flagg! A Visionary Arrives!! from 2022-09-16T05:30:05
Rob covers the most important work you’ve never heard of. In 1983, visionary creator Howard Chaykin, artist of the original Star Wars adaptation, launched his creator-owned magnum opus, America...
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Marvelous D23&Beyond! from 2022-09-13T03:25:04
Disney’s Mega Celebration event, D23, returned bigger than ever with all sorts of exciting news for fans of Star Wars, Marvel and Avatar! Indiana Jones 5! The Mandalorian! Andor! Willow! Thunder...
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Marvel Monsters! from 2022-09-09T06:28:03
A look back at how Marvel Comics jumped headfirst into creating an expansive Monster-Verse that dominated their line up for many years. Rob examines the circumstances and conditions that created...
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The Superman Sensation! from 2022-09-06T05:48:49
A study of Superman, the inspirations behind his creation and the tremendous impact the character has had across pop culture.
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My Dinner with Mr. Wizard! Marvel/DC What If’s? from 2022-09-02T05:48:06
Mr. Wizard takes Rob out to dinner to share a foreboding forecast. Plus, The Marvel/DC cross-over that almost was!
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Jack Kirby! Decades: 1989! from 2022-08-30T05:56:13
Celebrating the life & accomplishments of Jack Kirby! The Decades series looks at 1989 as key pieces move into place that will transform comic books forevermore.
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Game Changers! The 5 Biggest Changes In Comic Books! from 2022-08-26T05:07:41
Rob looks over his 37-year career in comics and shares the five biggest and most transformational changes to the industry over the past three decades!
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The Wizard! from 2022-08-23T06:03:25
We have to talk about The Wizard! The Wizard Age of Comics left us 11 years ago. An examination of what that experience entailed from the perspective of a professional comic creator and publishe...
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The Magnificent 7 from 2022-08-19T05:34:42
On the occasion of their 30th Anniversary, we celebrate the artistic achievements and favorite works of the original Image Comics founders.
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Marvel’s Secret Wars, Too from 2022-08-12T04:53:51
Secret Wars! Secret Wars! All the buzz is about Secret Wars coming to the MCU, but which one? The original comic event generated massive sales, spawning a 1985 sequel that is best forgotten. Whe...
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THE X-FACTOR! from 2022-08-09T05:00:21
The origins of Marvel’s ambitious and controversial attempt to launch a companion X-Men title. Also – The latest on the frenzy behind DC Comics & Entertainment!
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Fast Food, Comic Books! from 2022-08-05T06:49:58
Fast Food & Comic Books go together like chocolate & peanut butter. Fans binge burgers, fries, tacos and pizzas all while consuming their favorite comic book adventures. Rob takes you th...
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X-Men/Doom Patrol – Marvel Vs. DC pt. 2 from 2022-07-29T04:43:10
Two groups of outcasts, each led by a mysterious man in a wheelchair, their publications separated by a matter of months. Just how much did Doom Patrol influence X-Men? What did the creator of ...
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Marvel VS. DC – The Sea Kings! from 2022-07-26T06:43:13
Our Marvel vs. DC Series kicks off as we highlight the evolution of Aquaman and the influence that Namor, The Sub Mariner had on him from the very beginning! Rob attended Marvel’s HALL H panel a...
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Comic-Con Returns! from 2022-07-22T05:41:57
The Comic-Con Episode! To celebrate the return of Comic-Con International, Rob reflects on 40 fabulous years of attending the legendary show as both fan and professional!
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Bringing The Thunder! from 2022-07-19T05:29:05
What is a movie? How is it different than a film? No less than Steven Spielberg provides the answer in this jam packed episode! The audience that propelled Marvel to the top of the pack is matur...
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Pop&Comics! The State Of The Union! from 2022-07-01T05:42:51
The State Of Pop is on the menu! The Boys! Top Gun:Maverick! Deadpool 3! Prophet! Thor! Something Is Killing The Children! Marvel! DC! Rob looks at what’s hot and what’s not in Comics, TV and Fi...
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1978! Time To Boogie Down! from 2022-06-28T06:28:23
Break out the Disco Ball and the bell bottoms as we celebrate all the Pop that was formed in 1978! The Greatest Comic Book of all time was published! What was it? The X-Men went international, T...
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2012 pt. 2! from 2022-06-24T06:13:51
Our decades series continues to roll! 2012 was chock full of surprises! The Hunger Games! Beyond Watchmen! Spider-Man #700! Hawkeye! Captain Marvel! The Future was now as pop culture exploded wi...
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2012 pt. 1 -Decades from 2022-06-21T03:40:48
The Decades series jumps into 2012, a massive year for Marvel, the MCU and the Avengers! Avengers comics! Avengers movies! Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead explodes in popularity, topping the c...
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The Year 2000 pt. 2., Tim Sale Remembered from 2022-06-17T05:27:27
The Decades series continues in The Year 2000 part 2 with an exploration of the new directions the X-Men attempt to explore, the missed opportunities, the creative misfires and the challenges. P...
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The Year 2000: The Decade Series from 2022-06-14T04:53:57
We made it to the year 2000 and things are about to change! The most popular comic of all time makes it’s big-screen debut, Marvel emerges from bankruptcy, changes management and initiates a new...
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1991 pt. 2: The Decade Series from 2022-06-10T06:35:38
The excitement of 1991 extends throughout 1992 as dramatic shifts and shake-up’s rock pop culture! A group of Marvel superstars form Image Comics just as a group of NBA All Stars unite as The Dr...
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1991: The Decade Series! from 2022-06-07T05:33:56
Nirvana crashed the music scene! Terminator 2 dominated the cineplex! X-Force & X-Men shattered the record books! 1991 transformed the media landscape, shaping all the music, movies & co...
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1986! Pt. 2 – New Universe! from 2022-06-03T08:15:56
1986 Part Two! Marvel’s attempts to launch an all new, New Universe as DC’s Power Trio of Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman get a fresh overhaul for former Marvel Mega-Stars! At the cineplex, ...
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1986:The Decade Series, Part 1! from 2022-05-31T05:31:22
We begin our series examining specific years across various decades and the monumental influence they had in shaping pop culture. Top Gun:Maverick! Stranger Things Season 4! The cover to Dark Kn...
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Secret History Of Comics!Titans! X-Men! from 2022-05-27T06:14:20
Chris Claremont! George Perez! Dave Cockrum! Comics greatest creators share the inspirations and influences that shaped legendary works, X-Men, Titans and Wonder Woman!
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Indiana Jones and The Comic Connection! from 2022-05-24T04:39:42
From its inception, the producers of Raiders of The Lost Ark recruited legendary comic book talents to help create its distinct look and style. We examine all the comic book connections and disc...
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Summer ‘77: A Day In The Life! from 2022-05-20T06:18:42
A very special episode of Robservations recounting two comic books from the summer of 1977 and the profound impact they had on an impressionable young fan.
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THE PUBLIC DOMAIN! Superman! Mickey Mouse! Conan! Batman! from 2022-05-17T05:25:50
An avalanche of legendary characters are careening towards the public domain, Batman, Mickey Mouse, Superman, Dick Tracy! A bunch are already there, Buck Rogers, Conan, Winnie The Pooh! What doe...
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Scarlet Witch:Mutant Marvel! Is she THAT powerful?? from 2022-05-13T05:04:30
With the spotlight back on Scarlet Witch, we return to her comic book roots to examine her decades-long path to the darkside! Plus, the most powerful mutant you have yet to encounter!
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Remembering George Pérez from 2022-05-10T04:57:50
On the occasion of his passing, we look back at an episode in tribute to George Pérez.
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The Doctor Will See You Now! from 2022-05-06T06:39:26
With Dr. Strange back in theaters, Rob shines the light on a magical, four year run that delivered the finest depictions of Dr. Strange from the most exciting creators in comic book history! Spe...
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The Neal Adams Tribute Hour! Comic Book Movie Lull? from 2022-05-03T05:29:36
We pay tribute to the single greatest illustrator in the history of comic books. Reflecting on Neal Adams, his art, his impact and his leadership fighting for creator’s rights! Plus, are comic b...
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Mavericks! from 2022-04-29T05:50:14
A discussion of critical acclaim, Tom Cruise and the year Comic Con went Hollywood.
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The Greatest Comic Run That Never Was! from 2022-04-26T05:33:43
A discussion of one of the most promising comic book runs of all time, from Legendary talents, unceremoniously cut short and stopped cold. Straight from the creators and staff that assembled the...
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Stan Lee&The Strange Truth Behind The Doctor! from 2022-04-22T05:12:13
Dr. Strange is everywhere, a massive sequel is set to rule cinema’s this summer! He is as unique a character as Marvel has ever published, but just who created him anyway? Shared for the very fi...
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Close Encounters&Forbidden Fruit–Marvel&Image Comic Team-Up’s! from 2022-04-19T12:22:36
Forbidden Fruits, part 3: The Marvel/Image Team Up’s! More comics that are out of reach but in demand! Plus - Rob’s Rants covers new editions of classic collections!
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Close Encounters&Forbidden Fruit – Marvel&Image Comic Team-Up’s! from 2022-04-19T05:22:36
Forbidden Fruits, part 3: The Marvel/Image Team Up’s! More comics that are out of reach but in demand! Plus – Rob’s Rants covers new editions of classic collections!
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The DC Image Comics Merger?! from 2022-04-15T13:31:26
In 1995, did the principle founders of Image Comics meet with the publisher of DC to discuss a possible merger of the 2 companies? Find out the who, where, when&why of all that went down!
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DC, Marvel and The Art of Disruption! from 2022-04-12T11:37:33
A discussion of how DC&Marvel are valued within the marketplace as well as the times the comic business has been transformed through disruptive practices. The future of direct to consumer.
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DC–A Decade Of Rumors&Unrest! from 2022-04-08T12:55:23
For over a decade DC Comics has been rocked with a tumultuous existence, shifting between a constantly revolving door of new ownership and management. With the latest changing of the guard, the 3rd...
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WHO’S GOT NEXT? from 2022-04-05T11:28:25
Fresh off the convention circuit, Rob weighs in with all he’s seen and experienced. He shares the characters, comic books and creators that will shape and influence your collections and consumption...
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Marvel’s Wild, Wild West! from 2022-04-01T12:42:51
Kid Colt! Rawhide Kid! Night Rider! Two-Gun Kid! With huge hits like Yellowstone and 1883, the western is making a comeback and no one is in a better position to capitalize on it than Marvel! Rob ...
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Hot Topics! The Slap! Funeral For A King! from 2022-03-29T12:53:20
THE SLAP! No, not that one! The original Batman&Robin meme! Just where is it from anyways? Rob takes you inside the origin’s of the suddenly timely meme. Plus - Funeral For A King! Remembering the ...
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Forbidden Fruit pt. 2! Spider-Man&X-Men! from 2022-03-25T13:08:48
Spider-Man! X-Men! Marvel’s popular heroes featured in classic tales by classic creators, chart topping achievements, long out of print, stories that you won’t find in a trade collection! Rob expl...
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The Frank Miller Filmography! from 2022-03-22T11:08:11
Sin City! 300! The Spirit!! The Frank Miller Filmography defined an age of comic book movies! Following his breakout success at DC Comics, re-imagining Batman for a new generation, Frank Miller’s a...
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Spider-Man turns 60!! from 2022-03-18T12:55:32
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is turning 60 and a handsome new collection puts the spotlight on the first 20 issues by Steve Ditko&Stan Lee. The secrets behind Spider Man’s epic creation ex...
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Image Comics: The Last Dance from 2022-03-15T12:26:29
McFarlane! Liefeld! Lee! Silvestri! Valentino! Larsen! Portacio! 14 years ago, the seven original Image Comics Founders assembled for what would be their very last time together. A walk through the...
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THE MARVELOUS MOON KNIGHT! from 2022-03-11T12:07:45
As The MCU prepares to welcome the mysterious Moon Knight into their ranks, Rob goes all the way back to the beginning, behind the scenes with Moon Knight’s creators, sharing the inspirations and m...
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The Con Game! from 2022-03-08T14:04:47
Rob shares an in depth discussion on the ever changing Pop Culture&Comic Convention scene. The players, the priorities, the race to please the consumer. Plus - a decade after the Dark Knight Rises,...
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The Macho Awards! from 2022-03-04T12:49:08
Welcome to the 1st annual Macho Awards! Who will win the coveted Macho’s? Celebrating achievements in Macho writer, Macho artist, Macho series and our Lifetime Macho Achievement award! It is a very...
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Comic Book Feuds! Todd McFarlane vs. Peter David from 2022-03-01T15:23:18
An epic comic book feud unfolds between two former collaborators turned bitter opponents! In 1993, the feud between Todd McFarlane and Peter David, co-authors of a resurgent Hulk era, went public w...
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What’s Your Brand? from 2022-02-25T13:24:18
Examining all manner of branded talent, characters and titles in comics&film. Plus, Collector’s Corner: Buyer Beware!
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Comic Book Mysteries! Secret Identities! from 2022-02-22T12:50:30
Many comic book legends have produced popular works under alternate names. Rob takes you through the list of superstar talents that have posed under secret profiles over the decades and why they hi...
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The Best Era Ever! from 2022-02-18T13:34:27
Comic book enthusiasts have had much to celebrate in recent times as characters across all era’s have roared to cinematic life, igniting passionate debate about multiple eras! Which era towers abov...
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Marvel’s Multiverse Madness! Comics&Sports! from 2022-02-15T12:30:28
Rob explains Disney’s big gamble on Dr. Strange 2, sharing exactly what is driving the high stakes with The Multiverse Of Madness and how it all ties into the runway success of Sony’s Spider Man: N...
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Marvel’s Political Payoff! Boba Fett! from 2022-02-11T14:54:34
Playing with politics is always a tricky situation in entertainment but Marvel gambled and won big when they incorporated the Watergate scandal, saving Captain America from cancellation! The Presid...
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The Lord Of The Rings Cartoon! Marvel’s Warrior Of The Shadow Realm! from 2022-02-08T14:07
3 productions, 3 Director’s across 2 networks and one theatrical release! The Lord Of The Rings media experience started in 1977 with a disparate set of animated productions, released across 4 year...
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Cartoons&Comic Books! from 2022-02-04T14:44:31
From Super Friends to X-Men to The Clone Wars, an examination of the evolution of the Saturday Morning Cartoon experience!
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War&Peace(Maker) from 2022-02-01T12:45:26
Rob looks at how the big gamble on Peacemaker, the most daring and rewarding risk DC Entertainment has taken in years, provides a blueprint for their struggling publishing arm. Plus, with the censo...
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Gimme, Gimme, GIMMICK! from 2022-01-28T16:28:45
A deep dive into the history of the cover enhancements, gimmicks and variants that publishers have utilized to increase sales and awareness. Many of those same incentives are now used by studios an...
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The Image Cinematic Universe! (What could’ve been) from 2022-01-25T13:35:11
When Image Comics exploded in the 90’s, Hollywood was quick to come knocking on the door. How is it that we don’t live in a sea of Image Comics movies and shows? Rob takes you through all the near ...
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The Secret! from 2022-01-21T13:30:38
Is there a secret formula to creating a hit comic book? Have your favorite titles followed a blueprint for success! We pull the curtain all the way back! Plus the story behind “Give Jack His Artwor...
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The Numbers! Million Dollar Baby! from 2022-01-18T11:56:49
Another examination of The Numbers gives us the sale that rocked Pop Culture! A Spider Man page from 1985 sold at auction for 3.3 million dollars last week and has turned the comic book art wheel o...
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The Macho Show! from 2022-01-14T14:13:54
Macho Culture is exploding! All things Macho are surging in pop culture! Yellowstone! John Wick! One Punch Man ! Networks and studios are scrambling to capitalize on what they call the Macho factor...
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Independence Day! from 2022-01-11T12:43:52
Take a group of legendary talents, bring them together and launch a popular new creator owned publishing line that takes comics by storm, sound familiar? It should, it’s the story of Pacific Comics...
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Untold Tales Of Image Comics! Pt. 1! from 2022-01-07T15:04:36
Just how close were you to getting theme park rides featuring Image Comics? How about Live-Action arena tours featuring your favorite Image characters? Closer than you will ever know! It’s time to ...
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A World Without Image Comics pt. 1 from 2022-01-04T14:14:35
For 30 years, Image Comics has been a catalyst for tremendous change throughout the comics industry. But what if, it all never happened? In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, we follow the roads ...
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Spider-Man: No Way Home! from 2021-12-14T14:09:42
A Non-Spoiler filled discussion of the latest Spider Man film to close out the year and our 2nd season! Rob shares his for this epic installment for the wall crawler and his enthusiasm for a movie ...
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George Pérez! Comic Book Titan! from 2021-12-10T16:17:48
The world of comic books was rocked by the news of George Perez failing health. His work on Avengers, Fantastic Four, Titans and Justice League is an inspiration to the entire industry. Rob shares ...
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Comic Book Market 2021! Moon Knight! Spidey 2099! from 2021-12-07T13:38:57
The year is barreling towards its conclusion, comic conventions have roared back in L.A., San Diego and New York, new trends are developing and the market is quick to respond! Amazing Comic Con’s J...
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The Numbers! Rank&File! from 2021-12-03T12:51:19
It was a decade of change! Rob examines the sales charts, from 1973 thru 1984, the trends and the rankings, telling the tale of a Marvelous evolution! Which characters had staying power? What was t...
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Stalking The Empire! from 2021-11-30T14:58:31
Han Solo in a light saber duel with Darth Vader? Leia turned against Luke&Han? Time Travel and Black Holes? This episode is an epic re-counting of the outrageous rumors and leaks that were occurrin...
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X-FORCE! 30 Year Anniversary! from 2021-11-23T13:31:10
Arriving in 1991, X-Force smashed records, expanding the X-Universe forevermore. Marvel is celebrating the momentous occasion with a 30th anniversary special written&illustrated by X-Force creator ...
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The 5 Things I Learned in Comics from 2021-11-19T13:57:16
Over the course of a 35 year career, Rob Liefeld has experienced every facet of publishing and creating comic books. Learn the 5 Things in Comics that resonate with him the most.
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The Truth About Re-Shoots! Deadpool, Dr. Strange! from 2021-11-16T13:58:53
Much has been made of re-shoots on recent big blockbuster films like Dr. Strange 2, Rogue One and Thor. Rob takes you inside Deadpool 2 and the strategy behind re-shoots for big comic book films!
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Marvel’s Civil War! from 2021-11-12T13:34:23
During the filming of Captain America:Civil War Marvel was having a literal Civil War of its own between divisions of power within the company. “Civil War started a Civil War in Marvel” Joe Russo b...
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The Sphere Of Influence! from 2021-11-09T13:57:18
What could possibly unite Charlie’s Angels, Raiders Of The Lost Ark and The Uncanny X-Men? All will be revealed with this in-depth examination of The Sphere Of Influence!
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Critical Character Chemistry! from 2021-11-05T12:16:04
New castings are on the horizon for James Bond, Wolverine, Johnny Storm and many more! Black Adam is coming! Will there be more Cable? The historical importance of casting, chemistry and how they c...
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Comic Book Feuds! Daredevil: Lee vs. Wood! from 2021-11-02T12:54:08
As salty a feud as you will find in the history of comic books! One that spilled into public view, taking up space in the actual Marvel comic books themselves! Two powerhouse comic book visionaries...
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The 90’s Strike Back (Again) Pt. 2! from 2021-10-29T12:52:41
Has the market lost its magic? Compare and contrast today’s market with the 90’s heyday. Rob examines interviews with important voices from the 90’s and what they say about then&now!
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DUNE! The Secret History: Movies&Comics! from 2021-10-26T13:19:54
DUNE! Dennis Villeneuve! David Lynch! Marvel Comics! Rob uncovers the secret history of the Dune saga spanning two movies to the greatest comic book movie adaptation of all time!
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The Eternals! from 2021-10-22T15:18:43
Angelina Jolie! Kit Harrington! Jack Kirby! Rob goes deep into the cinematic adaptation of Marvel’s new Eternals film. What works? How would Jack Kirby feel? What was most anticipated? How does it ...
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Live From New York Comic Con! from 2021-10-19T13:05:12
My full panel from New York Comic Con 2021 was particularly fun! I love doing panels and this one had it all! Pro-tips, creating characters, rivalries, longevity and a lively audience Q&A. Plus, le...
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The 90’s Strike Back! from 2021-10-15T12:38:51
The 90’s was an electric time for comic books with record setting sales from Marvel as well as the stunning launch of Image Comics. A slew of fresh characters and creators combined to re-shape the ...
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Comic Book Feuds! VENOM vs. The Comics Industry! from 2021-10-12T12:51:11
No character in modern day history has more Fathers laying claim to his parentage than Venom! The fight for Venom is loaded with juicy vitriol and nasty exchanges between multiple creators sharing ...
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The Star Wars from 2021-10-08T13:56:55
An examination of how George Lucas original screenplay, THE STAR WARS, the earliest incarnation of his celebrated space saga, was eventually realized as both a comic book and a line of toys. Anakin...
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Multiversity Madness! from 2021-10-05T12:03:02
Spider Man:No Way Home! Dr. Strange: Multiverse Of Madness! Flashpoint! We are about to be deluged with multiple Multiverse films from both Marvel&DC. Rob takes you back to his first thrilling enco...
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Erik Larsen! Spider Man! Savage Dragon! from 2021-10-01T10:17:01
SPIDER MAN! SAVAGE DRAGON! CARNAGE! Image Comics Founder! Image Comics Partner! There are few creators that have achieved what Erik Larsen has! 260 consecutive issues of Savage Dragon and there’s n...
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The Forbidden Fruits! from 2021-09-28T12:00:28
As unimaginable as it seems in our modern age of technology, many incredible works, almost all of them adaptations, are out of print with little hope of being restored. Battlestar Galactica! ROM! L...
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Mixed Up Marvel! from 2021-09-24T13:52:31
Did Marvel really launch a crossover out of order? They sure did and we are re-living every fascinating aspect of it! Plus - Venom! Carnage! Luke Cage! Avengers! Spider Man! Beastmaster! It’s a ful...
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Comic Book Marketplace 2021! Batman Day! from 2021-09-21T13:49:44
Did DC Comics really ship 15 Batman comics in one week? Amazing Comic Convention CEO Jimmy Jay joins Rob for an extensive examination of the current comic book market from a retail perspective! Als...
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Y2K COMIC BOOKS! The Aughts! from 2021-09-17T11:51:29
The 2000’s!! A new Millennium was dawning and the comics industry was rebuilding. New talent was rising and shaping the business! The Ultimate Comics line! Y:The Last Man! The Walking Dead! Invinci...
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Swords Of Sorcery! from 2021-09-14T12:54:37
The emergence of Fantasy themed comics was surging, future comic book superstars were cutting their teeth on classic pulp characters. Sword and Sorcery by names you love but didn’t expect to see on...
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9/11: The Comic Books from 2021-09-10T13:48:05
On the 20th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, Rob looks back on the series of tragic events and how they rallied not just a nation but the entire comics industry to action. Marvel a...
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SHANG-CHI! MIGHTY MARVEL ANNUALS! from 2021-09-07T11:53:19
An entire episode of Hot Topics covering Marvel’s latest breakout star, SHANG-CHI and Top Marvel Annuals from summer’s past! Avengers! X-Men! Spider-Man! Thanos!
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STAR WARS EXPANDS! Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye! from 2021-09-03T13:33:28
On February 20, 1978, the first official entry into the Star Wars Expanded Universe was released, opening up a portal for a stream of seemingly endless tales to follow. As the first official follow...
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Sword&Sorcery! ELFQUEST! from 2021-08-31T12:21:07
An award-winning fantasy series as well as a pioneer of the independent comic book movement, Rob examines the humble beginnings and overwhelming success that is the phenomenon of ELFQUEST! Hot Topi...
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I Was A Teenage Wolverine! from 2021-08-27T11:34:31
One of the most popular comic book characters of all time, Wolverine debuted 46 years ago in an issue of The Incredible Hulk, 1974! Did you know that Marvel considered him a teenager when he made h...
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Comic Book Super Feud! Moore vs. Morrison! from 2021-08-24T12:24:45
The Super Feud to end them all! Some feuds are bigger than others and this one between two of comics biggest writers is a scorcher! Alan Moore vs. Grant Morrison! Learn about SUPER-FOLKS, the 1977 ...
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Secrets Of The Eternals! Black Knight! from 2021-08-20T13:41:37
With two Game Of Thrones leads cast in Marvel’s The Eternals Rob examines Kit Harrington’s top secret role as The Black Knight and his complicated comic book history! Also, the art of being an appr...
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Secret History&Untold Tales of Comic Books! from 2021-08-17T11:59:28
How close did we come to a Batman/Spider Man Crossover by Frank Miller&Todd McFarlane? With Joker&Kingpin! What role does Captain America play in Jack Kirby’s DC creation, OMAC? Untold Tales of com...
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How To Crash A Franchise! from 2021-08-13T12:13:27
Dark Knight&Watchmen we’re all the rave and as such, the grim&gritty movement flooded the entire industry! It most definitely was not a one size fits all equation! During the 80’s, The Legion Of Su...
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The Bible, Underground!! from 2021-08-10T12:36:39
The Underground comic book movement spread like wildfire in the late 1960’s, the champion of the form was Robert Crumb, a pioneer of Comix! In the 1970’s Crumb’s work would spread across the cultur...
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Comic Book Feuds! Liefeld Vs. McFarlane pt. 2! from 2021-08-06T12:11:07
As Image Comics fractures Todd McFarlane leads the charge to cripple Rob Liefeld’s publishing endeavors, but 3 key moves backfire spectacularly, the fallout becomes too much for Jim Lee, who become...
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Comic Book Feuds! Liefeld vs. McFarlane, Part 1! from 2021-08-03T12:37:51
A feud for the ages! So big it can’t be contained in just one installment!! In July 1996, Rob Liefeld moved his popular titles, including the comic that launched Image Comics, Youngblood, to Maximu...
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Comic Book Feuds! Mike Turner vs. Top Cow! from 2021-07-30T11:21:48
A bitter dispute between talent and label creates a window of opportunity that provides an alternative path putting Michael Turner on top of the comics world! Turner’s introduction to the big two p...
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Comic Book Feuds! Alan Moore vs. The World! from 2021-07-27T12:04:11
The most celebrated scribe in the history of modern comics, Alan Moore, (Watchmen, From Hell) has feuds with both Marvel&DC! His feuds are almost as notorious as his acclaimed stories. Rob walks yo...
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Comic Book Feuds! Part 1. The X-Men! from 2021-07-23T13:19:19
Our Comic Book Feuds series kicks off with a Clash of Titans! Together, John Byrne and Chris Claremont created the most acclaimed run in modern comic books. Their X-Men stories transformed the indu...
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Marvel Studios: The Rise Of The D-List! from 2021-07-20T12:48:50
Prior to Disney purchasing Marvel and the MCU Films going on their extended run of unprecedented box office success, the market was uncertain of their prospects. Back in 2004, the business world pr...
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DUETS! Comic Book’s Greatest Jams! from 2021-07-16T14:19:36
Everyone loves a great duet, two top talents combining to forge a new sound, or in this case, look! Comic books has long boasted many such collaborations where two unique, powerhouse talents combin...
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X-Men: Secret History, Part 2! from 2021-07-13T09:31:12
An historic pairing of comic book’s most celebrated art team put Uncanny X-Men on the map! But it almost never happened and you’ll never believe why! Also, more comic book secret history and how it...
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WOLVERINE–The 5 Artists Who Defined Him from 2021-07-09T12:37:32
Wolverine’s impact on the popularity of X-Men and comics in general is immeasurable. Rob breaks down the 5 artists who defined him for all who followed. In Hot Topics, we discuss who broke the 4th ...
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Fantastic! from 2021-07-06T12:58:42
A deep discussion of the stateof fandom and the fan experience in comic books and pop culture.
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Black Widow&the Global Guardians! from 2021-07-02T13:10:25
As Black Widow storms towards theaters, it’s international scope provides a perfect platform to discuss the myriad of international heroes from Marvel and DC! Rob shares The Global Guardians and ma...
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The DC Comics Implosion! from 2021-06-29T12:26:19
The Summer of 1978, The DC Explosion was coming, until all of the sudden, it wasn’t. In one fell swoop, the plans for an aggressive expansion of the DC Comics line, more story, more pages, was crus...
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X-FORCE 30th Anniversary! from 2021-06-25T13:16:23
June 25, 1991, Marvel Comics releases X-Force #1, created by Rob Liefeld, a fresh take on Marvel’s Mighty Mutants, selling a record shattering 5 million copies. 30 years later, Cable, Deadpool and ...
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X-MEN! The Secret History Revealed! from 2021-06-22T11:45:43
But for a crazy twist of fate, the All-New X-Men almost appeared as DC characters in a DC Comics spin-off with radically different origins! Storm! Nightcrawler! Wolverine! Thunderbird! What almost ...
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Top Action Comic Books! from 2021-06-18T12:38:27
Action in comics! Where’d it go? Where’s it been and most importantly, where’s it all headed? We kick off with Hot Topics asking what happened to all the action in comic books? Once a staple of ev...
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The British Invasion! Pt. 1 from 2021-06-15T13:23:18
The Brits have arrived! Alan Moore arrived fresh from English shores with Marvelman, Swamp Thing&Watchmen, each met with thunderous acclaim and comic books were never the same! Grant Morrison soon ...
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Marvel By Fireside! The First Graphic Novel! from 2021-06-11T12:55
By 1974, Marvel had raced past DC Comics as the most popular and successful brand of comic book entertainment. Seeking to expand awareness and establish a presence in the burgeoning book market, Ma...
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Comic Book Mt. Rushmore! from 2021-06-08T12:17:05
Who is on the Mt. Rushmore of comic books? Rob isn’t shy about sharing who he believes deserves the hollowed honor, the legends that demand recognition above all others. We break it down as All-Tim...
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Armageddon It! from 2021-06-04T11:53:27
It’s the End Of The World as we know it! Audiences have a longstanding love affair with Post-Apocalyptic themes and scenarios. Depictions of Armageddon and the aftermath have been famously explored...
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Drawn to Spider-Man! from 2021-06-01T11:19:17
Marvel’s famous Wall-Crawler has had no shortage of amazing artists depict his legendary adventures! Todd McFarlane! Steve Ditko! John Romita Sr! Erik Larsen! Gil Kane! Who defines your Spider Man?...
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It’s Not You, It’s Batman from 2021-05-28T14:00:43
Working on legendary and storied franchises provides career opportunities like no other. None bigger than Batman. How long do you stay, when do you parlay the exposure into the next big thing? Rob ...
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The Greatest Batman Story You’ve Never Heard Of! from 2021-05-25T10:18:11
Rob examines a grueling Batman Tale from the not too distant past that offers a brutal glimpse of another future Gotham struggling without a Batman! From The Pope Of Comic Books himself, Paul Pope,...
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Wheres The Beef? The Rivalries That Made Us! from 2021-05-21T15:05:39
Demonslayer! Princess Mononoke! Avatar! Avengers:Endgame! Star Wars! James Cameron! George Lucas! John Byrne! Dave Cockrum! Movies, Anime and Comic Books have long been defined by rivalries that pu...
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Heroes For Hope! The Comic Industry Steps Up! from 2021-05-18T12:04:04
Two publishers. One great cause. 100 top talents. As Famine Relief became a dilemma that the entire world rallied around, Marvel and DC showed up as only they could, uniting the greatest writers an...
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Across The Universes! from 2021-05-14T13:00:45
Two Sprawling Heroic Universes, every character presented with tremendous detail, listed alphabetically from A to Z. The story of two competing Universe Handbooks, how they were crafted, produced a...
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Weapons Of Mass Construction! from 2021-05-11T12:10:41
Wolverine’s Claws! Thor’s hammer! Cap’s Shield! King Kong’s Axe Blade! G.I. Joe-Real American Hero! Weapon’s are a staple of myth and lore, from Star Wars to X-Men, they literally make and define t...
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Swords&Sorcery! Barbarians At The Gates! from 2021-05-07T12:26:42
20 years ago the Lord Of The Rings trilogy blew the doors off the fantasy genre, opening the doors for Game Of Thrones and all that followed. Some 50 years back Marvel Comics paved the way for the ...
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The Nostalgia Imperative! from 2021-05-04T12:49:51
NOSTALGIA! What is it? Why is it? Is your love of that great comic book run because you experienced it as a child or because it was executed at the top of its craft? What about that movie? That car...
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Kung Fu Fighting! from 2021-04-30T11:11:31
Martial Arts exploded throughout the culture in the 70’s, igniting a wave of comics, movies and tv shows that inspired a generation of fans! Marvel&DC Comics were quick to capitalize on this craze ...
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There Is No Spoon from 2021-04-09T11:15:54
Final thoughts as we bring down the curtains on Season 1 of Robservations.
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Bad Management! from 2021-04-06T13:30:24
A call in the middle of of the night from a group of foreign artists sets in motion a revelation of terrible mismanagement and talent that is being taken advantage of. A cautionary tale that has to...
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Godzilla! The Marvel Age! from 2021-04-02T12:57:11
Remember when Godzilla battled The Avengers? Thor! Black Widow! Iron Man! The Fantastic Four? It was mind-blowing and spectacular and all a result of a Golden Age of Godzilla revival in toys, carto...
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1992: A Year to Reckon With! from 2021-03-30T12:32:24
Every pop movement has a seminal year, a period that is viewed as a seismic shift in how the art was created, distributed and received. A new book,Rock On The Water, claims that 1974 was such a yea...
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The Passion Of The Comics! from 2021-03-26T14:52:56
Passion drives those with talent and vision to never cease creating. Is it your passion or is it your pass time? An examination of comic book creatives and the passion that drives them.
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Comic Creator Authorship! Bucky Barnes! from 2021-03-23T12:57:56
Bucky Barnes made his debut alongside Captain America from legendary creators Joe Simon&Jack Kirby in 1941! Sebastian Stan has portrayed the classic comic book icon since Captain America:The First ...
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The Dark Knight Strikes Again! from 2021-03-19T12:35:27
In 2001, Frank Miller produced his long awaited, much anticipated sequel to Dark Knight Returns, the most acclaimed graphic novel of all time. 20 years later, The Dark Knight Strikes Again is given...
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ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE! from 2021-03-16T13:05:46
A fan movement like nothing ever before resulted in the long awaited restoration of director Zack Snyder’s original vision. The result is spectacular, a dynamic film with style and energy to spare....
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Zack Snyder: Comic Book Auteur Supreme from 2021-03-12T14:42:54
No single filmmaker in the past 15 years has reached across genres and electrified audiences like Zack Snyder. His signature style and fearless direction defined the success of DAWN OF THE DEAD, 30...
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Sticking The Landing! from 2021-03-09T13:51:57
Endings matter! Finales can be a resounding success, perfectly punctuating everything you enjoyed about a comic, book or film or sour you with a poorly received effort! Rob discusses some of the mo...
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Network! Comic Book Connections! from 2021-03-05T15:06:17
Entertainment Networking in the age of social media presents an exciting new dynamic, but it’s not without its pratfalls. The Do’s&Don’ts of networking, past, present&future! Bonus: The Nuances of...
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Creating Comic Books! What’s in the Credits? from 2021-03-02T12:44:58
Plot! Breakdowns! Layouts! Embellisher! Script! Inks! Penciler! You’ve seen all these tags and more in the credits of your comic books over the years but what do they really mean? Who is doing what...
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Marvel’s Secret Playbook Revealed! from 2021-02-26T12:17:24
In 1977 Marvel launched a new series that depicted alternate timelines and endings to many of their classic stories. Little did we know how prescient this comic would be, as, over time, the concept...
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Kang The Conqueror! Bring On The Bad Guys pt. 2! from 2021-02-23T13:32:51
Kang is coming! No character is as cross-connected and complicated than Marvel’s Tumultuous Time Lord, Kang The Conqueror! Before he makes his live action debut, Rob unpacks all the important histo...
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BONUS EPISODE: #WandaVision! Agatha Harkness Primer! from 2021-02-19T20:26:28
BONUS Epsiode! Agatha Harkness is a long standing character within the Marvel Universe, holding important roles and influence with both the Fantastic Four and Avengers! Rob goes further farther in ...
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DC COMICS CRISIS! WandaVision shakes it up! from 2021-02-19T12:18:48
With news swirling about more DC Comics upheaval amidst new ownership by AT&T, Rob dives deep into the practical concerns facing the future of publishing! Plus, WandaVision rocks the Market watch a...
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Stan&Jack! Comic Book Trends! from 2021-02-16T13:52:17
Stan Lee&Jack Kirby have the most complicated legacy in the history of comic books. Together they made magic that touches generations of fans. Rob shares his unique view of their controversial crea...
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Comic Books: Boom or Bust? from 2021-02-12T18:08:11
The comic book marketplace past, present&future is put under the microscope as we look towards new trends and predict the future of comic book publishing!
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Bring On The Bad Guys! from 2021-02-09T14:10:46
Dr. Doom! Magneto! Mephisto! Marvel’s Malevolent Masterminds of Darkness! Powerful personalities of the Supernatural, Technical and Cosmic variety. Rob goes all in on the origins and influence wie...
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Mutant Marvel! #wandavision #xmen from 2021-02-05T12:29:56
Marvel’s Mutants dominate comics, tv and movies! More Scarlet Witch&Vision, Magneto, Mephisto and the ties to the WandaVision mysteries expalined! Grant Morrison’s X-Men conundrum!
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Rise of the Derivatives! from 2021-02-02T13:45:13
Miles Morales! Spider-Gwen! Red Lanterns! Lady Deadpool! Derivatives have taken the spotlight and dominated as they never have before! Rob examines the origins and evolution of comic book derivatives!
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The Power of Independence/How to Beat the Haters from 2021-01-29T13:49:02
The Power of Independence is discussed and examined. Comic creators Frank Miller, Jack Kirby and Howard Chaykin transformed their careers, influence and opportunities by taking the road of independ...
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WandaVision! Vision&Scarlet Witch : Full Tilt! from 2021-01-26T13:37:49
Vision&Scarlet Witch! Growing up in the 70’s, no couple in comic books was more powerful, more prominent and more twisted! An Android takes his mutant bride and their already complicated individual...
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Changing Of The Guard! End of an Era! from 2021-01-22T11:40:31
As the 90’s comes to a close, Jim Lee leaves Image Comics, selling his company to a rival comic book publisher, DC Comics. Image loses another partner as the era begins to cool. Also, Rob recounts ...
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The Making Of Deadpool, Part. 5–A Star Is Born! from 2021-01-19T13:02:21
After years of fits and starts, The Deadpool film footage is leaked and the film is finally given the green light! It’s off to Vancouver to shoot the tightly budgeted film that will change the game...
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The Making Of Deadpool, Part. 4: Movie Star! from 2021-01-15T14:18:10
The road to movie stardom was a rocky one for everyone’s favorite Mercenary. Deadpool finds a perfect match with Ryan Reynolds portraying him on the big screen, but the studio can’t decide when, wh...
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The Making Of Deadpool, Part 3: Merch With A Mouth! from 2021-01-12T13:58:15
Deadpool hit the toy shelves in 1992 and it was the launch of 1000 action figures! Funko Pops, statues, trading cards, video games, lego’s! We chart the path of his unprecedented rise as a merchan...
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The Making Of Deadpool Part 2–Spider Man With Swords! from 2021-01-08T11:04:12
Smart-Ass, Bad-Ass, Wise-Ass, Parody? Which way do you like your Deadpool humor? Across 30 years of publishing, he’s been all things to all people. Inside the 4th Walk breaks, the jokes and the var...
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The Making of Deadpool pt. 1 from 2021-01-05T14:31:28
t’s the 30 year anniversary for the Merc With The Mouth! From his very 1st appearance, Deadpool has been elevated and celebrated by fans worldwide. Celebrate with Rob Liefeld, the man who made him...
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The Holiday Comic Book Experience! from 2020-12-18T12:25:55
Comic Books&Holidays go together like peas&carrots! Comics have a long tradition of celebrating the Holiday season with commemorative collections and stories! Frank Miller’s first Batman comic was ...
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The Art of Comic Books! from 2020-12-15T12:10:56
Original Comic Book Art values are through the roof, auction houses are booming with vintage art from popular collectors! Collectors are stepping up, dropping six&seven figures on comic book art fr...
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THE MULTIVERSE MAINSTREAMED! from 2020-12-11T01:28:11
MULTIVERSE is the buzzword of the year. The Multiverse concept was once a niche sci-fi trope featured in popular franchises like Dr. Who&Star Trek before bursting into the mainstream with Spider Ma...
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Todd’s Toys!! from 2020-12-08T03:17:19
Todd McFarlane revolutionized the toy business forevermore. He launched his Toy Line in 1995 and never looked back, permanently altering the way toys were sculpted, painted and manufactured. His ac...
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STAN LEE! The Legend, The Icon, The Man! from 2020-12-04T01:28:42
The biggest name in the history of comic books and super heroes, Stan Lee guided Marvel to unprecedented success not only in comics but in the comic book revolution of television and cartoons&films...
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Will Smith&The Million Dollar Pitch! from 2020-12-01T12:41:43
Halloween 1997, The biggest entertainment icon of his age and a comic book creator with a fresh screenplay head off the visit the big studio chief’s and attempt to sell the next big sci-fi tent pol...
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The Secret History of Image X Month! from 2020-11-27T17:00:39
Image X Month arrived in Sept. of 1994, a once in a lifetime switch of creative teams on established titles, which creator was taking on what title was supposed to remain a mystery until the comics...
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The Gangs Of Comic Books! from 2020-11-24T15:17:19
Comic books went tribal in the 90’s! Image! Legend! Bravura! Cliffhanger! Guerilla! CrossGen! Everyone searched for a niche hoping to become a label that promised to deliver the next big thing. Rob...
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The DC Dilemma pt. 2! The True 52! from 2020-11-20T13:14:02
The DC 52 initiative was intended to launch a new Golden Age for the storied publisher, one that would make it more competitive with Marvel. The center of the launch failed to hold, pressure quickl...
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The DC Dilemma! from 2020-11-17T11:43:21
In the world of publishing, DC Comics has been the hot button topic of 2020! The year kicked off with the surprise firing of Publisher Dan Didio, an abrupt restructuring of DC under new owner AT&T ...
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Robert Kirkman! from 2020-11-13T14:10:39
No creator has impacted the last 20 years of comic books more than acclaimed author Robert Kirkman. Bursting on the scene with Invincible and The Walking Dead, he quickly established a singular voi...
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Making Comic Books! from 2020-11-10T00:59:44
Comic Books! We love ‘em and the epic tales they tell, but what exactly goes into shaping a particular body of work? Watchmen. X-Men. Fantastic Four. Justice League. No two were constructed the sam...
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COMIC-CON! The Con Game! from 2020-11-06T11:11:35
Comic-Conventions are an institution that have grown in importance, influence and stature. They unite pop culture enthusiasts all over the world. In a year without conventions of any kind, Rob look...
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DeathMate! from 2020-11-03T13:49:41
A casual call to solicit a team up of Image Comics Youngblood with Valiant Comics Bloodshot grows into something much greater than originally anticipated. It’s a big giant inter-company crossover p...
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Turtles, Tom Cruise&Spielberg–Going Hollywood! from 2020-10-30T12:44
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles turned the comic book world on its ear and upended the entire industry with its unprecedented, breakout success. Kevin Eastman&Peter Laird inspired a generation of you...
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The Extreme Connection! Avengers! Batman! Ben 10! from 2020-10-27T04:28:52
Extreme Studios launched in 1992 and quickly became home to the most exciting artists of an age! The young talent developed at Extreme Studios would go on to contribute to the biggest, brightest an...
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Image Comics&The Death Of Superman! from 2020-10-22T23:04:21
With only 8 comics, Image Comics shocks the comic book world when it becomes the #2 publisher in the summer of 1992! DC Comics regroups from being knocked from their precarious perch, creating an e...
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The Right Stuff! ( Is It FUN??) from 2020-10-20T11:07:36
A rousing discussion examining the stand out talents of the age! McFarlane, Lee, Silvestri, Larsen, Valentino, Portacio! Rob goes on a deep dive with guest host Jimmy Jay Exploring the methods, sys...
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Youngblood!!! from 2020-10-16T11:49:15
April 15, 1992, the day that launched Image Comic books!! What was supposed to be a routine comic book launch, turned into much, much more. Come for the helicopters! NWA! EAZY-E! DENNIS MILLER SHOW...
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What is Image Comics? from 2020-10-13T00:19:25
It’s the spring of 1992, and the table is set for the Image Comics Revolution. But, what exactly is Image Comics in the first place? What did Image Comics mean to the founding members of the compan...
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The DC Comics Detour! from 2020-10-09T13:31:21
The Secret Origin of Image Comics continues! In winter of 1992, the Top 3 Creators in comics struggle to find the next path for their talents. Todd McFarlane, fresh off the disappointment of his fa...
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At The Comic Book Movies from 2020-10-06T11:45:34
As theaters close and big blockbuster movies disappear from the schedule, Rob discusses the history of recent comic book films and their impact. Has “The Fever” broken, will it ever return? Where d...
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The SECRET Secret Origin of Image from 2020-10-02T13:39:36
As 1991 comes to a close, new doors open and new opportunities are pursued by the top names in comics. Liefeld&Larsen huddle with independent publishers as they forge a new path outside Marvel! Tod...
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Spider-Man/X-Force: SABOTAGE!! from 2020-09-29T10:51:43
Things go SIDEWAYS as The Summer Of X concludes with a momentous cross-over event teaming two of Marvel’s hottest creators with their biggest franchises! Spider Man! Cable! Deadpool! Juggernaut! Li...
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Summer of X: Mutant Genesis from 2020-09-25T02:23:41
1991 ushered in a revolution for the X-Men titles as Marvel launched the Mutant Genesis event! The result was 2 record setting titles and over 12 million sales between X-Force #1 and X-Men #1. The ...
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HOT TOPICS! She-Hulk! Superman! Good Jeans! from 2020-09-22T09:17:38
She-Hulk, streaming soon on Disney Plus, first landed in 1979, Rob discusses the secret origin behind the creation of a female Hulk! Praise for the legendary Dan Jurgens and his Hall Of Fame career...
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The 90’s Roundtable! from 2020-09-18T11:38:26
VENOM! BISHOP! DEADPOOL! DARKHAWK! A new age of comic book anti-hero arrived in the 1990’s! The West Coast Mafia Of Creators! The West Coast “Style” of drawing comics! Rob Liefeld&Jimmy Jay break d...
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The Cable Guy! Part 2 from 2020-09-15T12:30:29
As Cable’s popularity skyrockets, Rob tracks the trajectory of his dynamic new creation. As everyone at Marvel tries to get in on the action and capitalize on the momentum, Rob recalls the necessar...
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The Cable Guy! Part 1 from 2020-09-11T12:56:55
The 90’s Storm of New Talent and Characters strikes the industry with a bang! A mysterious new figure emerges to shake things up in the X-Men Universe, the brainchild of young wunderkind Rob Liefel...
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Fighting American, Part 2: Victory! from 2020-09-04T10:14:16
With Marvel’s frivolous lawsuit to prevent publication of the all new Fighting American defeated, Rob releases a new comic series to much acclaim. The best and biggest names in comic books contribu...
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Fighting American! Part 1 from 2020-09-01T11:32:14
In the immediate aftermath of Heroes Reborn, Rob Liefeld pacts with Joe Simon&Roz Kirby, the widow of Jack Kirby, to bring back the legendary patriotic icon, FIGHTING AMERICAN! But Marvel Comics ha...
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Heroes Reborn: Roundtable Wrap Up! from 2020-08-28T10:02:42
All things Heroes Reborn related are parsed and dissected as Rob and Jimmy discuss the thrills, chills and behind the scenes turmoil surrounding this seminal event in the history of Marvel Comics! ...
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Heroes Reborn! Part 4: FALLOUT! from 2020-08-25T11:15:43
With the team of Rob Liefeld and Jim Lee broken apart, the Heroes Reborn event limps to a disappointing conclusion, hampering Lee’s attempt to merge Marvel and Wildstorm. Marvel Entertainment regai...
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Heroes Reborn! Part 3: Marvel Bankruptcy! from 2020-08-20T22:35:52
The much anticipated Heroes Reborn titles arrive, Avengers #1 becomes the top selling book in that title’s history, but is it enough to stave off Marvel’s pending bankruptcy? Chaos erupts as Jim Le...
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Heroes Reborn! Part 2 from 2020-08-18T11:45:04
Marvel Comics recruitment of top Image founders Rob Liefeld&Jim Lee to restore sales on the flagship titles of the Marvel Universe have the industry buzzing with excitement. Conflicts arise within ...
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Heroes Reborn! Part 1 from 2020-08-14T12:38:11
In 1996 Marvel turned to their two best-selling creators, Rob Liefeld&Jim Lee, making them an offer they could not refuse! These two creators were given a chance at history, charged with turning ar...
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X-Men, X-Tends&X-Pands!! from 2020-08-11T12:28:44
The X-Men franchise becomes an absolute cash cow for Marvel, spin-offs and bi-weekly schedules shift power in the industry enriching publisher, retailers and creators alike. Rob details the bold mo...
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1988! Learning to Fly from 2020-08-07T13:09:05
A surge of new talent ascends on the comics industry. Young, hungry voices looking to find the platforms to boost their artistic signals scramble to get regular assignments. A comic no one wants to...
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The “L” Boys! from 2020-08-04T12:30:40
The winds of change were shifting in the comics industry, the old guard was fading and a new class was ready to take the industry by storm. Rob details a chance encounter with Todd McFarlane in 198...
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Untold Tales of Comics! from 2020-07-31T13:03:27
The Original JLA/Avengers with George Pérez! Neal Adams X-Men Graphic Novel! Kirkman&Liefeld’s Killraven! This week Rob examines the deep cuts behind comic books most infamous unpublished projects!...
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NU Marvel and the End of an Era! from 2020-07-28T11:24:17
BLACK COSTUME SPIDER GIRL! U.S. AGENT! GREY HULK! As the Bronze Era of comics begins to fade, and the talent flees to DC Comics, Marvel throws a Hail Mary with new costumes and identities for their...
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Jack Kirby! The King of Comics! from 2020-07-24T12:39:31
The single most dominant force in the history of comic books! No one has had greater impact than JACK “THE KING” KIRBY, the architect of the Marvel Universe, his influence continues to shape pop cu...
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POWER RECORDS! The Birth of Comic Book Merchandising! from 2020-07-21T03:34
“THE ACTION COMES ALIVE AS YOU READ” a slogan on each and every POWER RECORD, featuring the biggest super hero&sci-fi franchises of an era! Spider Man! Fantastic Four! Hulk! Captain America! Star T...
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The Wolverine! From Page to Screen! from 2020-07-17T13:49:34
The breakout star of the best selling X-Men franchise is awarded his own showcase, with Frank Miller and Chris Claremont, two of comic books biggest super stars, at the helm. Rob Liefeld examines t...
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The Man Of Steel! 1986&The Superman Reboot from 2020-07-14T11:50:41
In 1986, DC Comics, seeking a total reinvention of Superman, recruited John Byrne, Marvel’s brightest star, to relaunch their storied franchise and make him accessible to a younger generation. Byrn...
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The Influencers! from 2020-07-10T14:58:10
The Kirby Clones! The Adams Effect! The movers and shakers of comic book influences, the styles that launched an army of imitators! Barry Windsor Smith! Jim Steranko! Stephen Platt! Rob and Jimmy d...
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Marvel Management: 1975-2010 from 2020-07-07T11:37:27
Since the heyday of Stan Lee, The Editor In Chief has always held a special position of power and influence at Marvel, guiding and shaping the path of the prolific publisher. However, not every EIC...
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Secret Wars&the Rise of the Cross Over Event! from 2020-07-03T19:24:39
Mini-series and Cross Over events arrived in the 80’s, signaling a huge shift in dynamics between publishers, retailers and fans. It changed comic books forevermore! Was it all just a happy acciden...
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Legendary Runs! The Rise of Art Adams! Legion Of Super Heroes! from 2020-06-30T10:42:40
Career connections are the result of extended runs that create crucial bonds between readers and creators! Rob shares the most important career advice he ever received from the one and only Todd Mc...
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Dark Knight&Watchmen! Miller&Moore! from 2020-06-26T17:34:25
Rob Liefeld is joined by guest host Jimmy Jay as they take a deep dive into Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen, the two most acclaimed comic book publications in the history of the genre. Frank Mille...
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Death Becomes Them! from 2020-06-23T13:45:35
Tragic and unexpected deaths ushered in a new era of mature comics that challenged fans and readers. Rob revisits the stories that shocked him and broke his heart, showing the emotional power of gr...
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Superman vs. Spider-Man! from 2020-06-19T13:54:44
What happens when the two biggest players in the business finally get ready to rumble? How did Marvel&DC create The Battle Of The Century! How does Watergate connect to this most seminal of events?...
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The Marketplace, Then&Now! from 2020-06-16T14:40:15
THANOS! INFINITY GAUNTLET! LEGION OF SUPER HEROES! JOKER! DEATH METAL! Rob examines today’s comic book marketplace through the lens of yesteryear. Jimmy Jay, CEO of Amazing Comic Con and Jay Compa...
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Comic Book License to Thrill! from 2020-06-12T13:19:01
Following the tremendous success of Marvel’s STAR WARS adaptation, the dam broke wide open and the company became the premier outlet for the best and most popular licensed material! Toys, movies, t...
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The Rivalry That Shaped an Era from 2020-06-09T11:52:49
John Byrne&George Pérez, the dynamic darlings of the Bronze Age of Comic Books! X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four, New Teen Titans, Justice League! The art and storytelling of two masters of graphic ...
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Diversity in Comics from 2020-06-05T14:06:52
How does a young boy in Anahiem, Ca. travel the streets of Harlem in 1975? Through the magic of comic books and the adventures of Luke Cage, Power Man and Black Goliath from Marvel Comics diverse l...
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Cosmic Marvels from 2020-06-02T12:32:08
Cosmic Marvels! Kevin Feige! The MCU! THE ETERNALS! STAR WARS! How Stan Lee nearly tanked the comic book that would save Marvel Comics! As Marvel prepares to give you their biggest blockbuster sinc...
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70s Visionaries from 2020-05-28T17:56:50
The 1970’s was a generation of visionaries in both film and comic books. We examine the rise of the new generation of superstar creators that came of age and saved the X-Men, Daredevil and Avengers...
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Robservations Issue #1 from 2020-05-26T21:05:21
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. In this inaugural epis...
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