Month: January 2021

The Power of Independence/How to Beat the Haters

The Power of Independence is discussed and examined. Comic creators Frank Miller, Jack Kirby and Howard Chaykin transformed their careers, influence and opportunities by taking the road of independent publishing. American Flagg! Sin City! 300! Also, Rob revisits an essay on How To Beat The Haters!

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WandaVision! Vision & Scarlet Witch : Full Tilt!

Vision & Scarlet Witch! Growing up in the 70’s, no couple in comic books was more powerful, more prominent and more twisted! An Android takes his mutant bride and their already complicated individual origins become intertwined in the most fascinating way’s you could possibly imagine! Rob digs deep into the weeds, examining aspects and interactions the show and their media representation in the MCU completely avoid…until now! All is revealed in the deepest dive we’ve ever attempted!

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Changing Of The Guard! End of an Era!

As the 90’s comes to a close, Jim Lee leaves Image Comics, selling his company to a rival comic book publisher, DC Comics. Image loses another partner as the era begins to cool. Also, Rob recounts the gigs that got away, the assignments he couldn’t land.

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The Making Of Deadpool, Part. 5 – A Star Is Born!

After years of fits and starts, The Deadpool film footage is leaked and the film is finally given the green light! It’s off to Vancouver to shoot the tightly budgeted film that will change the game for comic book adaptations! The set visits! The Hall H debut! The test screenings! The fan premiere! The record breaking opening weekend! Rob gives his first hand account on all of the details behind the birth of a worldwide phenomenon!

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The Making Of Deadpool, Part. 4: Movie Star!

The road to movie stardom was a rocky one for everyone’s favorite Mercenary. Deadpool finds a perfect match with Ryan Reynolds portraying him on the big screen, but the studio can’t decide when, where or if to launch him into the stratosphere. Rob details the many fits and starts that threatened to derail Deadpool’s promising future on film!

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The Making Of Deadpool, Part 3: Merch With A Mouth!

Deadpool hit the toy shelves in 1992 and it was the launch of 1000 action figures! Funko Pops, statues, trading cards, video games, lego’s! We chart the path of his unprecedented rise as a merchandise Icon! Also, superstar artist Marat Mychaels speaks! Rob’s first assistant was there from the jump and shares tales about the creation of your favorite New Mutants & X-Force characters and comics!

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The Making Of Deadpool Part 2 – Spider Man With Swords!

Smart-Ass, Bad-Ass, Wise-Ass, Parody? Which way do you like your Deadpool humor? Across 30 years of publishing, he’s been all things to all people. Inside the 4th Walk breaks, the jokes and the variety of comedic stylings with everyone’s favorite Merc With A Mouth! And how does Deadpool relate to Road Runner? Continuing our Deep Dive into The Making Of Deadpool!

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The Making of Deadpool pt. 1

t’s the 30 year anniversary for the Merc With The Mouth! From his very 1st appearance, Deadpool has been elevated and celebrated by fans worldwide. Celebrate with Rob Liefeld, the man who made him as he walks you through his inspiration and process of bringing him to life and created reaction the most popular response to a new Marvel character in decades!!

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