Comic book readers were instantly enthralled by this brash, brilliant. Comicarttracker let you search for your favorite artists and characters across more. Search more than 100,000 comic artworks for sale contained within our comic art marketplace. Quotations by rob liefeld, american writer, born october 3, 1967. I guess i came off kind of harsh on cape book artists but i was just trying to showcase some other unique talents. Fellow comic book writer peter david would later use this as an example of liefeld passing the blame for the book s issues. People went out and bought this book primarily because it was a todd mcfarlane comic and greeting those readers on the front cover is a visual of spawn that would go on to be one the more. He is also credited as a pioneer of the 90s antihero. Posted in bad super costumes, i hate rob liefeld s art. Liefeld would eventually blame the book s scripter, hank kanalz, for the story problems and fire him. 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 liefeld s youngblood series. I think its because more people read comics for the stories then for the art. Despite all of this, youngblood is still considered one of the most impactful comics.
He is a terrible artist writer who set up a terrible standard for comic book artists during the 90s. Amazing spiderman marvel comic book artist history duration. Comic book artistscomic book charactersmarvel characterscomic charactercomic books artfictional characters. Feb 07, 2016 the comic book artist rob liefeld often compares himself to famous people. Comic link the online vintage comic book and comic art. I remember how in the late 90s and early to mid 00s, rob liefeld was seen as the worst of the worst, the comic book artists comic book fans loved to.
Jul 07, 2015 deadpool is coming to comic con in a collection of 24 sketches from creator and comic book artist rob liefeld, who will hide the sketches around san diego. All images and characters rob liefeld and marvel comics. And while liefeld certainly wasnt the sole reason for the 90s having so many bad comics im willing to defend that he was one of the biggest contributors. Rob liefeld, old comics, anime comics, comic book covers, comic books art, image hero, writing fantasy, the dark crystal, comics universe the phantom character comic vine created in 1936. Sketch 25 for image comics founder rob liefeld art auction. At 800 pages of comics plus loads of extras, this book offers hours of reading in a format that looks beautiful on a shelf.
Why do so many comic book readers dislike rob liefeld. Many stylistic advents in superhero comics of the 1990s are inaccurately attributed to liefeld, such. Who wouldnt want a deadpool sketch by legendary comic book creator and artist rob liefeld comic con might be our chance. Shelby robertson is an american comic book illustrator, known for his distinctive style pinup renditions of attractive fictional female characters. He is one of the most successful, recognizable, wellknown and popular comic book artists in history. His art is not what you would call technically sound. Rob liefeld is still getting commissioned to do work for both major comics publishers. Comic book resources 1,779,373 followers entertainment website pages businesses medianews company videos deadpool with commentary from rob liefeld quarantine watch party. Image comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Anthonys comic book art original comic art rob liefeld.
Liefeld would eventually blame the books scripter, hank kanalz, for the story problems and fire him. Rob liefeld comic artist the most popular comic art by rob liefeld. At conventions, when he meets fans dressed as one of his characters, mr. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Herb trimpe was forced during the 1990s by marvel comics to use an art style reminiscent of rob liefeld. Rob liefeld born october 3, 1967 is an american comic book writer, illustrator, and publisher. Sketch 19 redux for image comics founder rob liefeld art auction to help comic book retailors hurt by covid19 coronavirus pandemic. The former jacob kurtzberg was a restless selfimprover, a workaholic, and a veteran. Its robs own fb page for comic book artists and fans too i suppose. Rob liefeld has long been derided as one of the worst comic book artists of all time. In the case of liefeld, as this page from youngblood shows, he really was pretty awful in his time.
See more ideas about comic art, rob liefeld and comics. Canadas forgotten comic book superheroes and their legendary creators. How taylor swift named deadpools new graphic novel, bad blood. Youngblood script rob liefeld creations comic book. The original comic art gallery for collectors and artists. The last dumb ass thing i remember him doing was asking russell crowe to read for cable. 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. After leaving the captain america series during the heroes reborn crossover, artist rob liefeld had pages of art featuring a patriotic superhero. In addition to contributing bodies of work to both marvel and dc comics, rob liefeld is recognized as one of the founders of image comics, arguably one of the most successfull independent comic book publishing houses in the world.
See more ideas about rob liefeld, comic books art and comics. The last dumb ass thing i remember him doing was asking russell. Over 950,000 pieces of original comic art on display in our comic art galleries and 180,000 pieces of comic art for sale in our marketplace. Enjoy the best rob liefeld quotes page 4 at brainyquote. Jack kirby simply put, no artist had more of an influence on american comics this century than jack kirby. Mar 20, 2020 some of the biggest fanfavorite characters in the marvel universe were created by rob liefeld, including deadpool and xforce, and the prolific artist s visual style is homaged by artist alex ross for an upcoming cover of marvel. Image comics along with some fellow artists jim lee, todd mcfarlane, erik larsen. Jul 15, 2019 rob liefeld, the veteran comic book creator known for characters such as deadpool and cable, will tackle the g. The something awful forums the finer arts batmans shameful secret bss derailed thread. So how am i going to prove that liefeld is any good. Share your comic art collection with other art collectors and artists, and discover comic art.
In the early 1990s, liefeld gained popularity due to his work on marvel comics the new mutants and later xforce. His artgoo gets stuck to your eyes and soul like christmas tree sap. Sketch 19 redux for image comics founder rob liefeld art. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Cbr takes a look at 16 ridiculous comic book trends from the 90s that would never be acceptable today. I know this is an old topic that hasnt been updated in awhile but i saw this on a fb group that im in. His detailed rendering of heavily muscled figures has been compared to that of frank frazetta and michael turner. 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. Also take into consideration that a lot of comic book artists grew up reading comic. The something awful forums the finer arts batmans shameful secret post goodbad comic book art stop posting liefeld. Rob liefeld was one of the hottest comic book artists of the 1990s, creating dozens of new characters and helping completely transform the xmen franchise for marvel comics before embarking with several fellow superstar artists to found image comics upending the industry and changing the face of comics.
Original comic art rob liefeld anthonys comic book art. Sketch 21 for image comics founder rob liefeld art auction to help comic book retailors hurt by covid19 coronavirus pandemic. A short while back i penned this youngblood screenplay, it was a story that i. But its nice to see that comic book media are supporting a guy who. Top 10 most influential comics of the 1980s lifestyle. Rob liefelds latest addition to the xmen canon, major x, to debut this april the beat. A prominent artist in the 1990s, he has since become a. His unique style exaggerated anatomy, pouches, excessive hatching, pouches, panelbursting splash compositions, and pouches is widely recognized. Welcome back everyone, todays spotlight shines on the extraordinary rob liefeld. Rob liefeld, born october 3 1967 in anaheim, california, is an american comic book writer, illustrator, and publisher in the early 1990s, selftaught artist liefeld became prominent due to his work on marvel comics the new mutants and later xforce.
He is a terrible artist with no concept whatsoever of basic human anatomy, physics, or how things operate. His detailed rendering of heavily muscled figures has been. The legend of liefeld began during the early90s comic book boom, when rob blasted onto new mutants by tearing it down and creating a new team filled with his own characters, whilst astonishing the world with his hyperkinetic art style. Idwm is proud to share the first look at snake eyes. Fellow comic book writer peter david would later use this as an example of liefeld passing the blame for the books issues. Apr 21, 2012 rob liefeld has long been derided as one of the worst comic book artists of all time. Minor victory posted on august 24, 2012 by mcknight57 15 comments. Fighting american 1a liefeld variant vf 1997 stock image. The xforce omnibus vol 1 gives readers another massive highquality collection of some of marvels historic comic book runs. Post goodbad comic book art stop posting liefeld the.
Sketch 25 for image comics founder rob liefeld art auction to help comic book retailors hurt by covid19 coronavirus pandemic. A prominent writer and artist, he is known for cocreating the character cable with writer louise simonson. Rob liefeld was born in anaheim, california, usa on tuesday, october 3, 1967 generation x. Rob liefeld is a successful, but controversial artist. He is also credited as a pioneer of the nineties antihero. Superstar artist writes and illustrates the fanfavorite ninja commando in upcoming g. Comic book artist, creator of deadpool, cable and more. San diego, ca february 19, 2020 idw publishing otcqx. When it comes to comic book styles, liefeld is in a completely different realm. Despite all of this, youngblood is still considered one of the most impactful comics ever.
Im sorry, but no, rob liefeld really is a terrible, terrible artist. Imo you should never get anyone to sign a book that they havent worked on. Rob liefeld creations comic book artist, creator of. Back from the dead and nothing has changed for liefield. May 18, 2017 and how taylor swift named deadpools first graphic novel. Sketch 21 for image comics founder rob liefeld art auction. Im sure that calmed down your thoughts that rob would ever steal an idea from another artist. Many stylistic advents in superhero comics of the 1990s are inaccurately attributed to liefeld, such as. Google the phrase, most hated person in comics and you will be greeted with several web pages dedicated to the subject, usually in the form of a top10 list. Some may disagree with me, however i think rob liefeld may be a good artist, and i intend to prove it. Youngblood was the first comic to ever be published by image comics, a company formed by a group of artists including liefeld.
A prominent writer artist in the 1990s, he has since been called one of the most controversial figures in the comic. Robert rob liefeld is an american comic book creator. Comic book talk rob liefeld worst comic book artist ever. Youngblood script rob liefeld creations comic book artist. Jan 20, 2014 stephen platt was a comic artist who rose to prominence in the nineties, first drawing moon knight for marvel and then prophet for rob liefeld at imageextreme studios and then his own book, soul. Rob liefelds latest addition to the xmen canon, major x, to. Youngblood is a superhero team that starred in their selftitled comic book, created by writer artist rob liefeld. Under the gun this series breathed new life into the fantasy comic market. Deadpool sketches from rob liefeld hidden at comiccon collider. There are a myriad of comic book artists who painstakingly research anatomy and. Posted in comic book stuff, i hate rob liefeld s art, superhero stuff, what were they thinking. Rob liefeld creations comic book artist, creator of deadpool. The ongoing story of the auca mission by olive fleming liefeld, verne becker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rob liefeld is like the picasso, divinci and michelangelo all smushed into one extremely mushy pile of astoundingly skilled modern comic book goo.
Mar 24, 2017 welcome back everyone, todays spotlight shines on the extraordinary rob liefeld. Rob liefeld gives fans the first look at snake eyes. Artist spotlight rob liefeld comic book speculation and. As the 25th anniversary of both youngblood and image comics approaches, i find myself pouring over both familiar, existing published material as well as the hundreds of youngblood pages. The internet has cheapened the appeal of visual imagery to a certain extent. Rob is celebrating the huge 24th year of deadpool by hiding 24. Image has gone on to become the third largest comics publisher in the united states. Their is no shortage of professional level fan art.
A prominent artist in the 1990s, he has since become a controversial figure in the medium. We take a look at 40 of his worst offenses to the medium. Herb trimpe is a very good comic book artist, and as our own scott has noted in the past, is a quite underappreciated artist. People like to use rob liefeld as a punching bag, but let me tell you. What comic book artists are generally seen as having bad.
Why are comic book writers more famous then comic book. As with the confrontational splash pages, liefelds approach to character and costume design was shocking excess in the. I hate rob liefelds art heromachine character portrait. Rob liefeld s most controversial comics titles cbr.
Liefeld and several other popular young artists including jim lee, todd. One of the worst artists ive seen continually get work with the big comic companies. He founded extreme studios and created high selling books such as youngblood. Rob liefeld was one of the hottest comic book artists of the 1990s, creating dozens of new characters and helping completely transform the xmen franchise for marvel comics before embarking with several fellow superstar artists to found image comics upending the industry and changing the face of comics publishing forever. Robert rob liefeld born october 3, 1967 is an american comic book creator. Frank quietly is responsible for my all time favorite comics, all of which are superhero books. A journey to recover a forgotten part of canadas pop culture and a national treasure few have ever heard about, the tale of a. Xforce by rob liefeld marvel comic books modern age cover xmen mutants rob liefeld creations comic book artist, creator of deadpool, cable and mark bagley make mine a marvel omnibus xforce epic collection. All comic book artists secretly want a successful television or movie project because of the wider audience. Premium members of are able to list their artworks for sale in our comic art classifieds section, and we also maintain the largest original comic art dealer network online and share their inventory in our comic art. Sep 20, 2016 as the 25th anniversary of both youngblood and image comics approaches, i find myself pouring over both familiar, existing published material as well as the hundreds of youngblood pages, sketches and scripts that have never seen the light of day. Badrock 18 rob liefeld, my second favorite comic artist rob liefeld is one of the most famous, soughtafter and profitable comic book artists in the history of the medium.
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