DC COMICS CRISIS! WandaVision shakes it up!

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DC COMICS CRISIS! WandaVision shakes it up!

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Feb 19, 2021

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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 as Scarlet Witch, Vision and Quicksilver back issues fly off retailers shelves!

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Feb 19, 2021

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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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DC COMICS CRISIS! WandaVision shakes it up!

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