Fellow comic book writer peter david would later use this as an example of liefeld passing the blame for the book s issues. In a recent chat with geek youtubers nerdy pop via comic book, the image cofounder discussed the differences between his marvel mercenary and dcs cutthroat killer deathstroke. Nov 14, 2017 to surprise jimmy kimmel on his 50th birthday, j. Netflix has bought the film rights to comic creator rob liefeld s extreme universe comics in a massive, sevenfigure deal according to a report from deadline.
Im not the president of his fan club and i dont have a huge rob liefeld comic book collection. Rob liefelds gloriously silly the pouch is about to make a. Rob liefeld on how his extreme universe became a movie. Erik larsen, who succeeded mcfarlane on the amazing spiderman. Would autographed comics by rob liefeld be worth much.
The artists interviewed include todd mcfarlane, rob liefeld, jim lee, whilce portacio, sergio aragones, chris claremont, bob kane, john romita sr. Abrams, ben affleck, matt damon and more teamed up to adapt kimmel s childhood comic book into a fake movie trailer. Deadpool creator says third film isnt in mcu schedule for the next 5. Gex which was part of a comic book company rob founded called awesome comics. Jaws, rob zombie, alien, predator, acdc and dozens of others. A penciler and writer who rose to recordbreaking success in the 1990s with titles such as the new mutants, xforce, and youngblood. Comicbook artist rob liefelds most dubious achievements vulture. The comic book greats how to create a comic book duration. Comics deadpool creator rob liefeld auctioning off original art to support local comic shops. Mar 24, 2017 welcome back everyone, todays spotlight shines on the extraordinary rob liefeld. Stan interviewed a different comic book artist for each episode. Todd mcfarlane, rob liefeld, jim lee, whilce portacio. The 40 worst rob liefeld drawings progressive boink. The first page was two panels with barely any content.
Affleck, while appearing on jimmy kimmel live to promote justice league, surprised the host by bringing out abrams. Graham king and fundamental films to partner with akiva goldsman on movies based on rob liefelds extreme universe comic books. The rob liefeld of today is a far cry of the artist who helped create characters like deadpool and the superteam youngblood. Abrams, ben affleck, matt damon and more teamed up to adapt kimmels childhood comic book into a fake movie trailer. Just to let you know, i dont hate rob liefeld or anything. Already, 2017 is off to a strong start for fans of comic book properties. The artists interviewed include todd mcfarlane, rob liefeld, jim lee, whilce. Its all the perfect storm of the most creativelybankrupt horseshit youve likely. This is a good introduction to how rob liefeld, and indeed just about any comics artist in the early nineties, approached their medium. The comic book greats with rob liefeld part 1 youtube. Its all the perfect storm of the most creativelybankrupt horseshit youve likely ever heard. Oct 27, 2014 part 1 of the oldschool vhs series the comic book greats with rob liefeld hosted by stan lee. Thats all im saying rob liefeld on image, his legacy. Liefeld would eventually blame the books scripter, hank kanalz, for the story problems and fire him.
The comicbook artist rob liefeld often compares himself to famous people. Jun 14, 2012 this guy, if you can believe it, is named beowulf, because of course he is. Among the most popular of liefelds creations are deadpool, cable, domino, xforce, youngblood. Jimmy kimmel wrote a comic book as a kid and jj abrams. Captain america photobombs avengers reunion photo screen rant. A love him or hate him artist comic tropes episode 3. Despite all of this, youngblood is still considered one of the most impactful comics ever. Jul 24, 2017 kirkman pointed out that mychaels was liefeld s assistant at the time. Back in the early nineties, rob liefeld was one of the most popular artists in comics, and his distinct style fueled the wrongheaded hey, this.
At conventions, when he meets fans dressed as one of his characters, mr. Deadpool creator rob liefelds extreme universe comics in. Deadpool creator rob liefeld says a third movie isnt part of marvels five year plan. Comic book greats overkill todd mcfarlane, rob liefeld. I think your question answered in the solicitations in the diamond catalogue where youngblood was the only image comic solicited for three. Rob liefeld on comic con, writing screenplays, josh brolin as cable and more duration. Had people waiting forever online on saturday at nycc 2014 and would take his time signing because he was blowing air up his own butt while talking to someone sitting at his booth. Artist and writer rob liefeld, the cocreator of deadpool, has his own take on the distinctions between the two iconic characters. Despite all of this, youngblood is still considered one of. Rob liefelds kickstarter for a new brigade comic ended. Before the documentarys debut, liefeld answered questions about the state of the comics industry, the legacy of youngblood, creating a childrens book, and the next image comics. Feb 12, 2016 youre rob liefeld, you got hawk and dove brated characters, and you gave them alist sales.
Part 1 of the oldschool vhs series the comic book greats with rob liefeld hosted by stan lee. Youngblood is a superhero team that starred in their selftitled comic book, created by writerartist rob liefeld. Welcome back everyone, todays spotlight shines on the extraordinary rob liefeld. Mar 08, 2018 netflix has bought the film rights to comic creator rob liefelds extreme universe comics in a massive, sevenfigure deal according to a report from deadline. Three of the most famous were rob liefeld of the hit series xforce. Stan lee invites you to visit rob liefeld duration. A prominent writer and artist in the 1990s, he is known for cocreating the character cable with writer louise simonson and the character deadpool with writer fabian nicieza. Rob liefeld launches new comic at prophecy weekend today. Nov 14, 2017 jimmy kimmel wrote a comic book at 10yearsold. In that sentence, spine is meant to represent holy shit what is wrong with fucking rob liefeld.
See more ideas about rob liefeld, comic artist, comics. This guy, if you can believe it, is named beowulf, because of course he is. Aug 25, 2015 rob liefeld reveals sketches from eazyes potential comic book. Fellow comic book writer peter david would later use this as an example of liefeld passing the blame for the books issues. I described the book as representing everything that was wrong with 90s comics, but that judgement was misguided as that honor definitely goes to rob liefelds youngblood series. Abrams and ben affleck turned it into a liveaction movie trailer for his 50th birthday video. Nov 14, 2017 to celebrate kimmels 50th birthday, stars read mean tweets about the host, and george clooney narrated a retrospective of kimmels life. Netflix has bought the rights to rob liefelds extreme. Comic books archives rob liefeld creations comic book. Rob liefeld rob liefelds legendary career began at the age of 18 years old.
Fresh out of high school he was hired by both marvel and dc comics where he began laying the foundation for a resume that would define a generation. I dont have a problem with him lifting the design from byrne, but i do think this is a great example of his deficiencies as an artist. To celebrate kimmels 50th birthday, stars read mean tweets about the host, and george clooney narrated a retrospective of kimmels life. We get more specific from here, but if we didnt lump these together the entire list would be broken spines and colossal hooters. Oct 31, 2009 just to let you know, i dont hate rob liefeld or anything. Liefelds art has matured, although its still wonderfully iconic in its own unique way. As shaft deals with an eating disorder, troll is approached and warned by the head of the department to behave himself, and knight sabre gets in some extensive training. The comic book greats with rob liefeld part 1 duration. Add this on to your next purchase of a signed comic. Youngblood was the first comic to ever be published by image comics, a company formed by a group of artists including liefeld, jim lee, and todd mcfarlane who had.
Birthed out of rob liefelds unpublished comic books and then polished up by new mutants writer louise simonson, the man known as cable but almost soldierx had it. Rob liefeld is an illustrious comic book creator, writer and author from orange county, ca, best known as the creator of everyones favorite merc with a mouth, marvels deadpool. Feb 07, 2016 the comic book artist rob liefeld often compares himself to famous people. Your phone rang, they said, come join us in the xmen office. Kirkman pointed out that mychaels was liefelds assistant at the time.
Art by rob liefeld, jonathan sibal, and danny miki. Apr 11, 2016 and he still hasnt shipped the first book yet. For supanova pop culture expo, blunty interviews comic book legend todd. Updated with reactions from robert downey jr, chris hemsworth, chris pratt and more related. Netflix has bought the film rights to comic creator rob liefelds extreme universe comics in a massive, sevenfigure deal according to a report from deadline. Liefeld would eventually blame the book s scripter, hank kanalz, for the story problems and fire him.
For us, this happened last week when our random surfing of amazon turned up the comic book greats. Rob liefeld celebrates his extreme time in comics cbr. He is a terrible artist with no concept whatsoever of basic human anatomy, physics, or how things operate. Image comics founder todd mcfarlane still answers to no one. He seems like a nice enough guy with genuine enthusiasm for comics. Rob liefeld discusses new mutants delays and test screening. I hate rob liefelds art heromachine character portrait creator. The beast, written by phil hotsenpillar, drawn by rob liefeld and painted by mike caprotti will debut, not in a comic store, not.
With special tips from guests jim wildcats lee and whilce portacio, how to create a comic book is rewuired viewing for every comic book fan. Among the most popular of liefelds creations are deadpool, cable, domino, x. Liefeld is apparently aware of the jokes, and hes rolling with it. The mind behind the comic book antihero has told fans. Jimmy kimmel wrote a comic book as a kid and jj abrams turned.
Check out a quick recap of the jimmy kimmel live appearance by the main. Rob liefeld reveals sketches from eazyes potential comic book. There are a myriad of comic book artists who painstakingly research anatomy and medical photographs and watch cinematic masterpieces to try and emulate the great auteur principle of miseenscene. Jimmy kimmels childhood comic book turned into superhero. Just recently, the news hit that renowned comic book writerartist, rob liefeld has inked a deal with graham king and mark gao of fundamental films as well as screenwriterproducer akiva goldsman for the rights to develop his extreme universe into a multifilm franchise.
Rob liefeld convention pricinginteractions cgc comic book. While talking with my grandmother today she mentioned that when she was a christian schoolteacher in anaheim, ca she taught robby liefeld and he was always drawing on things and they he later went on to be a comic book artist. Comic book greats overkill todd mcfarlane, rob liefeld, stan lee. Youre rob liefeld, you got hawk and dove brated characters, and you gave them alist sales. Rob liefeld interview on robert kirkmans secret history of. The comic book greats with rob liefeld part 2 youtube. Jimmy kimmels terrific ten comes to life screen rant. Jimmy kimmels childhood comic book turned into superhero trailer with matt damon, ben affleck november 14th, 2017 kelly woo jimmy kimmel live celebrated the hosts 50th birthday in style. Comic book artist, creator of deadpool, cable and more.
Rob liefeld talks deadpool, comics, cable, and more. The comic book greats is a 1991 documentary series produced by stabur home video. With the success of the nwa biopic straight outta compton members of the group are in the news. Todd spawn mcfarlane and rob youngblood liefeld both explain and illustrate the realities of creating comic books. In part 2 of our interview with rob liefeld, we discuss the image comics hotel meeting scene and the 90s comic book speculator crash on robert kirkmans secret history of comics.
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