Comic book legend Rob Liefeld, known for his contributions to Marvel and the formation of Image Comics, is set to unveil his memoir 'Robservations' in early 2025 through BenBella Publishing. Offering a rare peek into his remarkable career, the book promises to provide readers with an intimate look at his journey to becoming one of the most celebrated figures in the comic book industry.
In the early '90s at Marvel Comics, he introduced the world to iconic characters such as Deadpool, Cable, and X-Force, catapulting sales to unprecedented heights. Following his work at Marvel, Liefeld co-founded Image Comics, which became the third-largest comic publisher in history. Image allowed creators to publish material without giving up copyrights to those characters, something that other publishers had never before offered.
Liefeld found success with his creation of Youngblood, Bloodstrike, and Prophet, each selling over one million copies on their debuts, an unheard-of achievement for independent comics at the time. In 1996, Liefeld returned to Marvel, where he revitalized iconic titles such as The Avengers and Captain America, leading to the top-selling Avengers comic in the title's history.
'Robservations' promises to take readers on a captivating journey through Liefeld's personal life and his 35-year career in the entertainment industry. It will lift the veil on the inner workings of comic book publishers, the suits behind Hollywood studios, and pivotal moments that have shaped modern pop culture.
'I have had a lifelong love affair with comic books. They have been my passion since I was seven years old. Having been fortunate to break into the business as a teenager in the '80s, I've seen five decades of tremendous change, quite a bit of upheaval, and a fair amount of rebellion and betrayal. Some of which I started. It's been quite a ride, and I'm eager to share this incredible ride with everyone,' said Liefeld.
'Watching my creations become roles portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Zazie Beetz, Minka Kelly with many more on the way, is a crazy culmination of my comic book dreams as a kid. Over the course of my career, comic books have become a rich minefield that drives pop culture.'
From behind-the-scenes anecdotes to reflections on his career-defining decisions, as well as facts little known in the comic book industry, Liefeld promises a candid and compelling account of his life and legacy in 'Robservations.'
'BenBella is thrilled to partner with legendary comic artist Rob Liefield on the release of his memoir. Rob offers a glimpse into the hurdles and triumphs of his 38-year career, the origin stories of many beloved characters, and what's next for the creator of Deadpool and Cable,' said BenBella CEO Glenn Yeffeth.
'We're excited to help Rob share his story with fans who love comic books as much as he does.' Rob Liefeld is represented by Liz Parker and David Boxerbaum from Verve Talent.
