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
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Aug 7, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
Jim Starlin: Marvel’s Secret Sauce!
Was Jim Starlin, Thanos Creator and Cosmic King, the key to Marvel’s biggest successes? What is separating the perception on the box office with Superman & Fantastic Four? Comic book trends and more on an extended episode of comic book’s & pop culture’s most candid show!
Aug 4, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
The Comic Con Wrap Up pt. 2!
Comic Book Beefs! Discussing Super Star writer Brad Metzer, Direct To Consumer Comic Books and Didja Know? with Arthur Adams! Another jam packed Comic Show!
Jul 31, 2025 · 1 hr
The Comic-Con Wrap Up! Pt. 1
Rob is back from the 2025 San Diego Comic Con, fresh with perspective on all things comics and pop culture! In this first part of our wrap up, we look at the new expansive X-Men reboot as well as the enduring popularity of Absolute Batman!
Jul 21, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
The Everything Show!
The Everything Episode! Superman! Deadpool & Wolverine! Doc Savage! Why Marvel’s 70’s Comics Slap So Hard! It’s a packed episode of comic book and pop culture talk!
Jul 10, 2025 · 48 min
The Superman Show
A Spoiler Free discussion of the all new Superman film, including highlights of the illustrious history of Superman comic books & films!
Jul 7, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Unlocking The “L” Boys!
Revisiting the Marvel 90’s era and celebrating the EIC that unlocked a new generation of talents to record breaking success. Tom DeFalco, come get your flowers!
Jul 3, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Jim Shooter Tribute Show
We remember Jim Shooter and his staggering achievements in the field of comic books! Breaking in at 13 years old, Jim entertained the masses, writing legendary runs on Avengers for Marvel and Superboy at DC. As Editor In Chief he guided Marvel to all new heights and sales success, introducing innovative royalty initiatives that transformed comics for all creatives.
Jun 30, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
Marvel/DC: Making Comic Books
Marvel/DC: Making Comic Books 101! A jam packed episode where we break down comic book terminology and the actual descriptions of credits such as Embellishers, Layouts & Scripters! Also, The Kirkman Dynasty transforms and the Heritage Auction results featuring works by Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee and Frank Frazetta!
Jun 23, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Batman:The Architects!
Today we launch our Architects series, looking at excellence from legendary comic book talents and the impact they provided. Marshall Rogers had a brief but profound run on Batman with his work on Detective Comics in 1977. Rob shines the light on the ways Marshall’s stylistic depiction of the Dark Knight influenced a generation that followed.
Jun 12, 2025 · 55 min
9 Comics That Shaped The 90’s, pt. 2
The 9 Comics That Shaped The 90’s continues! The mid-90’s shift towards supernatural sensations has its roots in a seminal X-Men crossover. Rob explains the myriad connections and influences!
Jun 9, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
The Secret Wars Legacy, pt. 2
A deeper study into the crossover event that ushered in a bold new era of comic books and event culture. Inside the art, story and lore of Marvel’s Secret Wars!
Jun 5, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Marvel’s Secret Wars Legacy! Part 1
We talk Marvel’s Secret Wars Legacy, its historic impact, its legacy and the path it charts for the MCU and beyond.
Jun 2, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
9 Comics That Shaped The 90’s! The Feige Flops!!
9 Comics That Shaped The 90’s! We kick off our summer series, studying the talents, events and storylines that shaped an electric decade in comic books! Also, a deep dive into The Feige Flops!
May 29, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Marvel: Heroes Reborn! Jim Lee’s Fantastic Four!
With Fantastic Four on the brain and the movie right around the corner, Rob looks over Jim Lee’s Fantastic Four run. Also, Deadpool & Batman discussed!
May 26, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Death In Comic Books!
Celebrating our 5 Years anniversary with a reflection on the impact and consequences of Death in Comic Books and Pop Culture! Elektra! Jean Grey! Last Of Us!
May 22, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Marvel/DC:The Swipe Files!
During the mid 1970’s, the creatives at Marvel & DC engaged in all out mutual swipe fest, fans didn’t know of the friendly rivalry, all we knew was that Marvel suddenly had a Justice League & Legion and DC had an Invaders! The peak Swipe Era revealed!
May 19, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
The 2 Franchise Mandate!
The 2 Franchise Mandate! Stallone has Rocky & Rambo! Harrison Ford had Han Solo & Indy. Todd McFarlane has Spawn & Spidey, Jim Lee has Batman & X-Men- the 2 Franchise Mandate and why it matters!
May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
The Rob Liefeld Show | Robservations - Comics & The Bible!
Did you know about Christian Archie Comics? When the Riverdale gang had an evangelical run of adventures? How about DC Comics ,The Bible by Joe Kubert? Do you recall Marvel’s Christian Super Hero? We visit the Christian era of comic books in all their heavenly glory!
May 13, 2025 · 55 min
The 90’s Renaissance! Why The 90’s Won’t Stop Winning!
FULL VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE The 90’s Won’t Stop! Demi Moore! Tom Cruise! Will Smith! Venom! Deadpool! Dinosaurs! The franchises, characters and personalities of an era are bigger than ever!
May 8, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
The Stan Lee Saga! The $21 Million Dollar Lawsuit!
A staggering $21 million dollar Stan Lee lawsuit has settled and Rob breaks down the behind the scenes machinations leading to the surprise last minute settlement. Plus - Marvel’s Thunderbolt Panic Scramble!

Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Jim Starlin: Marvel’s Secret Sauce!

The Comic Con Wrap Up pt. 2!

The Comic-Con Wrap Up! Pt. 1

The Everything Show!

The Superman Show

Unlocking The “L” Boys!

Jim Shooter Tribute Show

Marvel/DC: Making Comic Books

Batman:The Architects!

9 Comics That Shaped The 90’s, pt. 2

The Secret Wars Legacy, pt. 2

Marvel’s Secret Wars Legacy! Part 1

9 Comics That Shaped The 90’s! The Feige Flops!!

Marvel: Heroes Reborn! Jim Lee’s Fantastic Four!

Death In Comic Books!

Marvel/DC:The Swipe Files!

The 2 Franchise Mandate!

The Rob Liefeld Show | Robservations - Comics & The Bible!

The 90’s Renaissance! Why The 90’s Won’t Stop Winning!

The Stan Lee Saga! The $21 Million Dollar Lawsuit!