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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539 episodes
Updated Thursday

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Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Jim Lee & The Star Wars Gambit!
Jim Lee pursues the Star Wars license armed with generational talent but ultimately comes up short, failing to seal the deal. Would obtaining Star Wars transformed Wildstorm Studios and prevented the eventual sale to DC Comics?
Oct 23, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
The A.I. Invasion!
Having spent many months talking with multiple A.I. companies, Rob shares his in-depth understanding of the future of A.I. in entertainment and pop culture.
Oct 20, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Marvel’s Ultimate Sadness
Ace Frehly! KISS Comic book legacy! Neal Adams! The Lost X-Men Story! Marvel’s Ultimate Sadness! It a jam-packed episode of comic book excitement!
Oct 16, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
The NYCC Wrap Up!
Drew Struzan Tribute! Inking John Byrne! Talking with Jim Steranko! Meeting With Gary Vee! Image Comics Dinner! What a show!!
Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
NYCC Spectacular! Pt. 1
Todd McFarlane! Gary Vee! Jim Steranko! Robert Kirkman! Brian K. Vaughn! New York Comic Con was an experience like no other!
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
The New Comic Book Algo!
X-Men! Avengers! Fantastic Four! The Algorithm of comic book publishing is continually changing and lately it’s evolving at a rapid, somewhat troubling pace! We discuss the new model and what comes next!
Oct 6, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Comic Art Now!
Comic Art Now! X-Men! Spider-Man! Superman!! A discussion of the tradition of the power of comic art and how it shapes the stories, moments and excitement of our favorite characters & titles!
Sep 25, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
You’ve Got The Power!
Rob discusses the challenge of changing tastes and how publishers respond and evolve! Batman, Flash, Aquaman, X-Men & Youngblood are part of the conversation.
Sep 22, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Follow The Money!
An episode focusing on the business of making comic books. What are you waiting for? Get in the hunt!
Sep 18, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Marvel & DC: The Top Team Up’s!
Spider Man! Superman! Hulk! Batman! X-Men! Rob shares his favorites, revealing the secret moves & motivations that brought about the original Marvel & DC Team Up’s!
Sep 15, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Fact vs. Favorite!
Masters Of The Craft. Fan-Favorites. The Misconception Of Nostalgia.
Sep 11, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
The Art Show!
Inkers. Auctions. Artwork.
Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
LIE-FILLED! Smashing Myths!
Legacies. John Buscema. Myths & Lies.
Sep 4, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Batman & Deadpool! Comic Book Fall Preview!
Deadpool & Batman! New Transformers! DC Absolute! Today we look to the future, previewing the upcoming comic books arriving this fall with Southern California’s Premiere Retailer! Rob is joined by Mike Kadin, owner of Comics, Toons & Toys for an in-depth discussion of current market conditions! What’s hot, what’s not and what’s on the way!
Sep 1, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
E.M. Gist: Painting Comics
His covers frequently adorn titles such as Star Wars, X-Men, Moon Knight and soon, Deadpool & Youngblood! One of the most popular and in demand illustrators of the past decade, E.M. Gist, joins the show to talk process, career path and his future projects!
Aug 28, 2025 · 1 hr 48 min
The Dave Finch Interview
New Avengers! Batman! Moon Knight! Join us for an in-depth discussion with superstar artist David Finch as he prepares to launch SKINBREAKER, his new comic book in collaboration with Invincible & Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman! The work he has produced has raised the bar for all that will follow!
Aug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Super Summer Round-Up!
Super Summer Round-Up! Batman! Transformers! Supergirl! What were the biggest hits of the summer season? Retail & Convention Guru, Jimmy Jay joins us to break it all down! What hit, what missed?
Aug 18, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
X-MEN: Influence and Inspirations
Alien. Star Wars. The Warriors. Slap Shot. The power of influence is an incredible thing and The Uncanny X-Men incorporated popular films & television in real time during their most acclaimed and celebrated run. Rob takes you on a deep, deep dive, issue by issue, as the inspirations were unveiled.
Aug 14, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
The Fantastic Four!
The Comics. The Movie. Rob’s Review. The Marketing. The Box Office. ‘Nuff Said, True Believer.
Aug 11, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
The 2000’s - “We’re Doomed!”
We look back to the dawn of the new millennium and a comic book industry in disarray. Failed imprints, faltering sales and widespread panic was pervasive. Interviews and excerpts from notables shed light on a tumultuous start to a new era! Erik Larsen! Kurt Busiek! Mark Waid and so much more!!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Jim Lee & The Star Wars Gambit!

The A.I. Invasion!

Marvel’s Ultimate Sadness

The NYCC Wrap Up!

NYCC Spectacular! Pt. 1

The New Comic Book Algo!

Comic Art Now!

You’ve Got The Power!

Follow The Money!

Marvel & DC: The Top Team Up’s!

Fact vs. Favorite!

The Art Show!

LIE-FILLED! Smashing Myths!

Batman & Deadpool! Comic Book Fall Preview!

E.M. Gist: Painting Comics

The Dave Finch Interview

Super Summer Round-Up!

X-MEN: Influence and Inspirations

The Fantastic Four!

The 2000’s - “We’re Doomed!”