Robtopsy - Marvel’s Star Wars 1977! | Robservations with Rob Liefeld Podcast

Cosmic Marvels: 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 since Avengers: Endgame, The Eternals, by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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The Influencers!: 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 delve deep into the source of so many Legendary styles a... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Marvel Management: 1975-2010: 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 is created equal, by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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70s Visionaries: 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. The talent and vision of Frank Miller, John Byrne, by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Diversity in Comics: 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 line of dynamic new characters! by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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The Rivalry That Shaped an Era: 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 comic books pushed comics to new heights and rejuvena... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Robservations Issue #1: 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 episode Rob discusses: His life long passion for comic book... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Heroes Reborn! Part 1: 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 around the fortunes and sagging sales of Marvel’s forme... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Death Becomes Them!: 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 graphic storytelling across a dynamic age that transforme... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Comic Book License to Thrill!: 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, tv shows filled Marvel’s publishing schedule and Marvel ... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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The Wolverine! From Page to Screen!: 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 the origins of this innovative mash up of East meets Wes... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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The Man Of Steel! 1986 & The Superman Reboot: 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. Byrne accepted, by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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The Marketplace, Then & Now!: 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 Company Comics joins Rob to discuss current shifts and trend... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Superman vs. Spider-Man!: 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? Who are the uncredited superstars that worked behind... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Dark Knight & Watchmen! Miller & Moore!: 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 Miller and Alan Moore, along with Dave Gibbons, by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Spider-Man/X-Force: SABOTAGE!!: 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! Liefeld & McFarlane! by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Untold Tales of Comics!: 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! The feuds, by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Fighting American, Part 2: Victory!: 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 contribute to an epic run of all-new Fighting American adventur... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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POWER RECORDS! The Birth of Comic Book Merchandising!: “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 Trek! Planet Of The Apes! by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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The “L” Boys!: 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 1988 during San Diego Comic-Con that was the beginning of ... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Secret Wars & the Rise of the Cross Over Event!: 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 accident? Rob examines the origins behind the Rise of Corporat... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Legendary Runs! The Rise of Art Adams! Legion Of Super Heroes!: 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 McFarlane. One run may be all any title needs to launch a... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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HOT TOPICS! She-Hulk! Superman! Good Jeans!: 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. Finally, by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Jack Kirby! The King of Comics!: 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 culture to this day. by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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X-Men, X-Tends & X-Pands!!: 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 moves by Marvel that paved the way for everything that wo... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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1988! Learning to Fly: 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 draw, Hawk & Dove, by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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At The Comic Book Movies: 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 does the model go from here and can the lost momentum ev... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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The Cable Guy! Part 1: 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 Liefeld, CABLE! by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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Fighting American! Part 1: 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 has other ideas and does not want Rob to portray anothe... by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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NU Marvel and the End of an Era!: 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 familiar icons to stoke sales and renew interest. by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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