Another jam-packed episode as we shine the spotlight on the legendary Steve Ditko. A recent Rolling Stone article reveals new and shocking details of the talent that brought Spider Man and Dr. Strange to life! Wolverine’s Greatest Battles continues and a rare Uncut Gem, or perhaps, an Uncut Jim??By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Originally published in 2014, the incredibly acclaimed THIS ONE SUMMER by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki is a coming of age story about two teenage friends, Rose and Windy, during a summer in a small beach town they both frequent with their families annually. Have a safe and happy summer, everyone! ARTICLE: "Using Graphic Novels in Education: Thi…

Fast Food, Comics: The Sequel! You’ll be at 7-11 grabbing a Slurpee when this is over. Plus, Wolverine’s Greatest Battles, the countdown continues!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

In this episode, a spell is cast on us by WITCH HAT ATELIER [ とんがり帽子のアトリエ ], the magical manga series by Kamome Shirahama [ 白浜 鴎 ] published by Kodansha and currently up to 13 volumes as of this recording! In 2020, the series won the Harvey Award for the Best Manga category as well as the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material…

Another jam packed, double sized episode as Rob shares the epic All-Star Fantastic Four Roast, we discuss a contender for Best Week Ever in the history of comic books and our countdown of Greatest Wolverine Battles kicks off with an all time banger! Plus, when Comic Book Pranks Go Wrong!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Robservations is back with a jam packed episode! The Anti-Hero in Pop Culture! Superman! 33 Years of X-Force! Italian Comic Shops!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

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We wrap up our Swipe discussion and study when entire art styles are heisted onto another artist! Sampling, Homages, Tributes, we cover it all! Plus, school is out for summer!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Swiping is a loaded term, it is a device that has been utilized by some of the world’s greatest and most accomplished artists. Spielberg has swiped regularly since arriving on the cinematic scene, Lucas swiped relentlessly across his popular franchises, Star Wars and Raiders! We discuss swiping and the art of the homage in comics & film!…

It's our annual oversized episode on TCAF, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival held every Spring at the Toronto Reference Library! https://www.torontocomics.com/ Remembering Joe Matt! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Matt https://www.tcj.com/remembering-joe-matt/ BLIND ALLEY and THE GULF by Adam DeSouza https://kumerish.com/ https://www.instagram.com/…

Robservations marks its 4th Year with gratitude and enthusiasm, an episode of thanks and reflection. Also, a story I seldom share, “My Night With A Killer.”By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

The Avengers had a stellar 5 year window when it was one of the finest comic’s being published. The writer of that run, Jim Shooter, shaped stories and conflicts that would influence the Avengers films as well as the Civil War event. I witnessed it all in real time and take you deeper into this acclaimed run that energized fandom.…

A message of strength, perseverance, focus and discipline. Don’t let others rob you of your joy!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

An inside look at the most organic crossover of all time, featuring Marvel’s biggest guns! Avengers/Defenders War came about from one writer’s simple desire to have some summer fun for the fans in 1973! Plus, Marvel’s Brian Postman remembered.By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Do you believe in comics, do you share that belief with your neighbors? There’s an entire world out there waiting to hear from you! It’s time to share your Conviction Of The Art!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

One of the very first DC Comics characters of the Golden Age, THE SANDMAN - aka Wesley Dodds - fought crime and injustice in 1930s New York City armed with nothing but his wits, a gasmask, and a gun that fired nonlethal sleeping gas. Decades later, the first issue of Neil Gaiman's legendary "Sandman" series would reintroduce the world to Wesley Dod…

X-Men 97 is burning up the charts, shaping the pop culture landscape! A look at how exec producer Beau DeMayo has created an instant classic, hitting every high note. Plus - Giant Robo’s that rocked Marvel!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Rob has thoughts about DC Comics and what he would do if he had his run of the place! Plus, Avengelyne is on the move, the journey to bring the film together!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

With Macross on its way to Disney+, Coop (@RiderStrike) and Dylan (@Tha_DiLA) finally return to the mic for a look at Macross Delta episodes 16 through 18. It's high time we made that last sprint for the finish line. The further joys of sports anime, Akira Toriyama's mechanical designs, that one guy's dickulture, and the benefits of a little time a…

They may be the most-mentioned yet never-spotlighted writer on The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast to date: Grant Morrison! Their graphic novel THE MYSTERY PLAY -- featuring painted art by Jon J Muth -- was published by Vertigo Comics in 1994, and featured a chilling theological twist on the classic UK smalltown murder-mystery trope. --- Join our Patr…

As fandom thrills to the return of Cable in X-Men ‘97, we continue to examine how a character who was once so prominent and relevant for Marvel was carefully diminished, depreciated and downgraded over time. Can characters like Cable bounce back?By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Once one of Marvel’s most popular characters, after a scorching decade on top, Cable hit the skids. The how, why & when it all went wrong for this Mutant Marvel, will there be a comeback?By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

The X-Men are exploding with renewed popularity and favor! It’s time to talk about the unsung heroes behind the scenes, the Architects Of X! Deadpool & Wolverine trailer insights from the Deadpool creator himself!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Every era has its breakout stars, but two special era’s boasted not only exceptional talent but fierce competitors who would stop at nothing to make their mark! Also, the original art reactions to Million Dollar Pages continue to flood our inbox!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

CinemaCon! Deadpool & Wolverine! X-Men ‘97! Avengelyne! This episode is jam packed with movie news, comic books and animation!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

The Art Market is exploding! We continue our Million Dollar Pages series, examining the recent Heritage Auctions results and look to the future as Rob shares art and covers he believes are on track to be Million Dollar Pages!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Two comic creator legends of their respective eras collide in 1997's JUDGMENT DAY, written by Alan Moore, drawn by Rob Liefeld! Seemingly inspired by the then-recent trial of O. J. Simpson, "Judgment Day" tells the tale of a superhero-run investigation and trial for one of their own who's been accused of murdering a teammate -- featuring characters…

Have you ever thought what comic books were on sale during a classic cinematic experience? Well, Rob has gone super comic book & cinema nerd and shares the comic books available during Dazed & Confused! Also, your messages for and about Ed Piskor!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Ed Piskor, 1982-2024. Commemorating An Artist & His Work.By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Over the last 5 years, a number of original comic book pages have sold for millions of dollars! What artists hit these benchmark prices and what pages are certain to follow?By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

On this April 1 episode of THE VERY FINE COMIC SNACK PODCAST! -- - a look at the Hostess fruit pies advertisements that appeared EVERYWHERE in Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Archie Comics, and other publishers throughout the 1970s & 1980s! - Dollarama brand Spider-man head lollipops! Open his head, and eat his brain! - Eternals PEZ! (it's lemon!) - Lobl…

Variants are everywhere in the comic book culture, love them or loathe them, they’re here to stay. Rob takes you back to the 80’s and the birth of the Variant cover and how quickly this practice escalated!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

sssssSOMEbody STOP me!!! Before being adapted into the hit 1994 Jim Carrey film, THE MASK was a comic series from Dark Horse Comics in which creators Doug Mahnke & John Arcudi masterfully blended hyperexaggerated cartoon zaniness with brutal ultraviolence. Covered in this episode are the first 13 issues / 3 miniseries by the original creative team,…

The 80’s was a time of tremendous growth, expansion and opportunity. New initiatives for business & creatives were launched, many continue to impact the current comic book marketplace! Our series counting down their impact begins here!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Wolverine Got A Gun! That time when Marvel’s Mighty Mutant packed some heat! Shots Fired!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama passed away in March 2024, leaving behind an enduring legacy of work -- most notably his 42-volume magnum opus DRAGON BALL. Dragon Ball began in 1984 and spawned a still-ongoing saga and media empire, and is often regarded as the most influential manga and anime series of all time. In this episode, we'll rekind…

It’s 2004 vs. 2024 in a comparison of the ages as we size up the changes over the past 20 years! The numbers, the charts, the super-stars are shared in a contrast of eras!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Our countdown concludes as the two biggest controversies are revealed and the numerous ties that bind them create the synergy that electrified an era!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

In 1984, Marvel Comics created a spinoff line of all-ages kid-targeted comics called STAR COMICS! Overseen by Tom DeFalco and Sid Jacobson, the Star Comics line lasted through 1988 and introduced the comic reading world to the original characters Misty, Planet Terry, Royal Roy, Top Dog, Wally The Wizard, and [most famously] Peter Porker: The Specta…

Our countdown of the controversies and events that shook, shaped and defined the comic book culture of the 1990’s continues!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Marvel bankruptcy! Image Comics! Heroes Reborn! Era’s are shaped and defined by dynamic events and movements, many deemed controversial as a result of the change they enact. We start the countdown on the 9 Controversies that shaped the 90’s!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

As long-promised for our 52nd episode! -- What's a "Crisis"? What's a "multiverse"? What's a "52"? These words get thrown around a lot in DC Comics, as well as in off-page discussions of their lore, continuity, and publishing history. In this episode we'll attempt to give a basic Crisis 101 overview for the total newcomer, discussing the 1985 conti…

After a busy hiatus filled with plenty of anime and acting, Coop and Dylan hop back into the podcasting cockpit alongside Maddy (Hyakushiki0087) to chat about the subtle brilliance of 2011's The Princess and the Pilot. What've been up to, the similarities between Sports and Mecha anime, shout outs to Colombia, and the language of flowers come up du…

If you love comic book history, behind the scenes secrets and the process of making comic books then this one is for you! Featuring The Star Wars/Battlestar Galactica/Tarzan/John Carter Warlord Of Mars mash up you never dreamed possible!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

The mystery of Name Withheld! In the early 90’s, a comic creator published a letter expressing disdain for many industry practices. Their identity was left a mystery as they identified only as “Name Withheld”. Controversy followed, the hunt was on, suspects were named and the search for the truth would force an unlikely outcome!…

Listener Adam Bishop sent us an absolutely wild assortment of VERY random comic books to discuss! Strap in and enjoy as we wax eloquent on Baywatch, Jesus, Faust, Back To The Future, Danzig, The Maxx, assorted eros comics, X-Men: The Animated Series: The Comic, The Time Machine: The Movie: The Comic, and more! This episode and format is perfect tim…

As our 350th episode celebration continues we wrap up our look into the history and success of X-MEN THE ANIMATED SERIES! The show hits big but huge ratings means bigger headaches as Marvel steps in and Fox steps up!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

It’s our 350th episode! Rob is fired up and ready to discuss The Great Wolverine Debate! This show is so big we’re splitting it into two parts! It’s our Double Sized Jam Packed Anniversary Extravaganza!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld

SKREEONK!!! It's our monstrous 50th episode! What better way to celebrate than with the Big G himself - GODZILLA!!! Many publishers have put out Godzilla comics over the years, including a Marvel Comics series in the 1970s, and a longrunning line from IDW Publishing since 2010. In this episode, we'll be taking a look at the Godzilla titles publishe…

You’d think that being the best selling comic book franchise for 2 decades would clear the way for cartoon success, but it was hurdle after hurdle for X-Men The Animated Series! Just how did Image Comics hold up production? The secrets and behind the scenes of the cartoon powerhouse!By Robservations with Rob Liefeld