Due to demand, todays rate the comic book artist segment features rob liefeld, one of the proprietors of the 1990s and was well known for establishing teams such as xforce and youngblood. I know this is an old topic that hasnt been updated in awhile but i saw this on a fb group that im in. Lee will auction a sketch a day for 60 days starting on april 1st. Comic book artist rob liefeld, known as the creator of deadpool. The comic book greats is a 1991 documentary series produced by stabur home video. Lee of course but he draws a picture of batman on the inside cover and signs it to me. Dc comics gonna drive off a cliff here real soongotta get my popcorn, liefeld tweeted earlier today. Writer chad bowers and artist jim towe will helm image comics relaunch of youngblood, rob liefelds quintessential 90s. Rob liefeld has long been derided as one of the worst comic book artists of all time. 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.
Longtime comic creator rob liefelds infamous take on captain america depicts the hero with a chest bulged out to unnatural proportions, even by comic book standards. Jun 10, 2019 echoing thoughts by ethan van sciver, comic book artist rob liefeld unleashes a firestorm of tweets offering that he thinks the demise of dc comics could come sooner rather than later. I think everyone needs to realize that rob liefeld was the most popular comic book artist in the world at the time. A prominent writer and artist, he is known for cocreating the character cable with writer louise simonson and the character deadpool with. Back in 1996, marvel comics launched heroes reborn and asked image comics artists, jim lee, whilce portacio, and rob liefeld to. 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 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. In this episode rob liefeld, todd mcfarlane, whlice portacio. As most comic book fans remember well, the comic book community was shocked in 1992 when erik larsen, rob liefeld, todd mcfarlane, whilce portacio, marc silvestri, jim valentino and jim lee left marvel to give creatorowned projects a new foothold in the industry. He lives near san diego and my friend was dating his. One of the worst artists ive seen continually get work with the big comic companies.
How todd mcfarlane became the biggest comic book artist ever. The comic book greats how to create a comic book youtube. Many stylistic advents in superhero comics of the 1990s are inaccurately attributed to liefeld, such as. On the left is jim lee, who is generally undisputed as a good artist. In 1992, liefeld decided to leave marvel and create image comics along with some fellow artists jim lee, todd mcfarlane, erik larsen, jim valentino, whilce portacio and marc silvestri.
I love this art form so much and its time to give back. Oct 24, 2014 part 1 of the oldschool vhs series the comic book greats with jim lee hosted by stan lee. Prices on sketches at comic book shows or commissions are also going up in. Awesome comics or awesome entertainment also known as awesomehyperwerks when they were briefly joined with hyperwerks entertainment was an american comic book studio formed in 1997 by image comics cofounder rob liefeld. Printable adult coloring pages doodle sketch art sketchbook. He is known for his stylized, detailed and dynamic style and is one of the more popular artists in american comics.
Rob liefeld s youngblood returns to image comics in may. In this episode rob liefeld, todd mcfarlane, whlice portacio, and jim lee take you through their process of how to make a comic book. Robert rob liefeld is an american comic book creator. Netflix was in talks to adapt the characters for a series of films in 2018 but the deal collapsed. Mar 27, 2020 longtime comic creator rob liefeld s infamous take on captain america depicts the hero with a chest bulged out to unnatural proportions, even by comic book standards. The 25 greatest comic book artists from the last 25 years. We take a look at 40 of his worst offenses to the medium. In the past, youngblood was a disease for its macho appearance back in the early 1990s extreme looks. Jim lee, rob liefeld, and todd mcfarlane in certified. In 1992, he and several other popular marvel illustrators left the company to found image comics, which started a wave of comic books owned by their creators ra.
Echoing thoughts by ethan van sciver, comic book artist rob liefeld unleashes a firestorm of tweets offering that he thinks the demise of dc comics could come sooner rather. Apr 21, 2012 rob liefeld has long been derided as one of the worst comic book artists of all time. Aug 02, 2019 in 1992, as the creatorowned publisher image comics was launching, its superstar artist founders were all preparing the first issues of their respective new series, but only one could be the very first image book. The 40 worst rob liefeld drawings progressive boink. Who would you say in recent years were some of the worst comic book artists. 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. Liefeld and several other popular young artists including jim lee, todd.
Jim lee born august 11, 1964 is a korean american comic book artist, writer, creator and publisher. Robert rob liefeld born october 3, 1967 is an american comic book creator. Todd mcfarlane, jim lee, rob liefeld and four other comic book artists went rogue and formed their own company, image, in 1992. Rob liefelds youngblood returns to image comics in may cbr. Comics publisher jim lee and illustrator rob liefeld are auctioning. Youngblood, created and illustrated by rob liefeld. Originally posted by scarredgod you must be a tarantino fan. Now, nearly three decades later, liefeld is sadly walking away from his creations. Rob liefelds youngblood returns to image comics in may. The artists interviewed include todd mcfarlane, rob liefeld, jim lee, whilce portacio, sergio aragones, chris claremont, bob kane, john romita sr. Rob liefeld creations comic book artist, creator of.
Youngblood is a superhero team that starred in their selftitled comic book, created by writer artist rob liefeld. Mar 24, 2017 welcome back everyone, todays spotlight shines on the extraordinary rob liefeld. He founded extreme studios and created high selling books such as youngblood, brigade, and prophet among others. The oldschool vhs series the comic book greats hosted by stan lee. Deadpool cocreator rob liefeld has joined the ranks of artists contributing. Rob liefeld auctioning art for comic book shops newsarama. Liefeld created a comic production label, extreme studios which went on to publish liefeld creations, brigade, bloodstrike, supreme, glory, prophet and avengelyne, many continue their publication at. One of the pieces of art that famed comics artist and image comics cofounder rob liefeld is selling to benefit comic shops hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic will be. Jim lee, rob liefeld, j scott campbell and todd mcfarlane victims of certified forged. Badrock 18 rob liefeld, my second favorite comic artist badrock cover by rob liefeld and stephen platt rob liefeld is one of the most famous, soughtafter and profitable comic book artists in the history of the medium. Due to demand, todays rate the comic book artist segment features rob liefeld, one of the proprietors of the 1990s and was well known for establishing teams such as xforce and. Along with rob, the image founders included todd mcfarlane, jim lee, marc silvestri, erik larsen, jim valentino and whilce portacio. In 1992, as the creatorowned publisher image comics was launching, its superstar artist founders were all preparing the first issues of their respective new series, but.
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. The mark by liefeld rob liefeld, jim lee, comic drawing, manga, comics. Comic book talk rob liefeld worst comic book artist ever. Supergirl sketch by rob liefeld comic book artists, comic artist, comic books art. Badrock 18 rob liefeld, my second favorite comic artist badrock cover by rob liefeld and stephen platt rob liefeld is one of the most famous, soughtafter and profitable comic book. A prominent writer and artist, he is known for cocreating the character cable with writer louise simonson and the character deadpool with writer fabian nicieza. Just be prepared to pay their ever increasing fees, be it in person or through a facilitator. At conventions, when he meets fans dressed as one of his characters, mr. But dc publisher jim lee is staring his own benefit for brick and mortar shops, as announced on his instagram.
A comic book lover from an early age, he began training himself to draw by tracing comics. Im sorry, but no, rob liefeld really is a terrible, terrible artist. The comicbook artist rob liefeld often compares himself to famous people. Writer chad bowers and artist jim towe will helm image comics relaunch of youngblood, rob liefeld s quintessential 90s superhero title. It was jim lee s first public facing comment on the current crisis. Its robs own fb page for comic book artists and fans too i suppose. Jim lee grifterbacklash rob liefeldzealot marat mychaelspike comic art. Bosslogic recreates rob liefelds captain america with. Artist spotlight rob liefeld comic book speculation and. He is also credited as a pioneer of the 90s antihero.
Aug 25, 2016 liefeld is the original creator of the comic, and says that he has turned the lights on and off on the comic depending on the creative team that he has to work with. Comic book artist rob liefeld, known as the creator of deadpool, had tagged the shop with a sketch of wolverine, announcing he was auctioning it off to the highest bidder, with all proceeds going. Rob liefeld bids farewell to image comics characters. For this new variation on the title, liefeld will be working with writer chad bowers deadpool, xmen 92 and artist jim towe. 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 currently the publisher and chief creative officer of dc comics.
Rob liefeld comic artist the most popular comic art by. Then there was terrible writing and art, and then there multiple writers and comic book publishers trying to youngblood after liefeld left image alan moore, kurt busiek, mark millar, etc. Youngblood, created and illustrated by rob liefeld went on to sell 1 million copies, shattering the sales record for an independent comic book. His art is not what you would call technically sound. Needless to say i was blown away and that event just elevated him to coolest comic book artist ever in my book.
Youngblood is a superhero team that starred in their selftitled comic book, created by writerartist rob liefeld. Cgcs next private signing should be either jim lee or rob. Part 1 of the oldschool vhs series the comic book greats with jim lee hosted by stan lee. Rob liefeld pits deadpool against deathstroke in sketch. Comic book artist and writer most widely known for his work on marvels the new mutants and later xforce. Liefeld is the original creator of the comic, and says that he has turned the lights on and off on the comic depending on the creative team that he has to work with. On the right is a common example people use to demonstrate that rob liefeld is a bad artist. Recently, artist bosslogic combined chris evans captain america with liefeld s in a hilarious and somewhat horrifying piece o. As the industry experiences an unprecedented shutdown, dcs jim lee.
In the most shocking comic book news weve heard all week, superstar artist rob liefeld has told russ burlingame at that he still hopes to complete image. Rob liefeld announces youngblood comic series return. In the early 1990s, liefeld gained popularity due to his work on marvel comics the new mutants and later xforce. Comic book artist rob liefeld, known as the creator of deadpool, had tagged the shop with a sketch of wolverine, announcing he was auctioning it off to the highest bidder, with all. Dc comics driving off a cliff tweets rob liefeld cosmic. Then, in 1992, he would found image comics which would become home to his original series youngblood. A penciler and writer who rose to recordbreaking success in the 1990s with titles such as the new mutants, xforce, and youngblood. Then, in 1992, he would found image comics which would become home to his. Jim lee and rob liefeld are auctioning off original art. Awesome comics or awesome entertainment also known as awesomehyperwerks when they were briefly joined with hyperwerks entertainment was an american comic book studio. Jim lee and rob liefeld are auctioning off original art to. Welcome back everyone, todays spotlight shines on the extraordinary rob liefeld.
Back in 1996, marvel comics launched heroes reborn and asked image comics artists, jim lee, whilce portacio, and rob liefeld to work on these comics, fantastic four, captain america, iron man, and avengers. Apr 18, 2015 the oldschool vhs series the comic book greats hosted by stan lee. Stan interviewed a different comic book artist for each episode. His unique style exaggerated anatomy, pouches, excessive hatching, pouches, panelbursting splash compositions, and pouches is widely recognized. Bosslogic recreates rob liefelds captain america with chris. Jim lee and rob liefeld dont have any such restrictions on yellow label signatures, so theres no reason for cgc to go out of their way for those guys.
In recognition of his work, lee has received a harvey award, inkpot award and three wizard fan awards. Rob liefeld says hes suing marvel comics the week in nerd. Rob liefeld, the creator of deadpool, sounds off on the movie, hollywood, critics and the comics industry in screen rants exclusive. Feb 07, 2016 the comic book artist rob liefeld often compares himself to famous people. Marvel and dc illustrators auction off drawings to help comic. Then there was terrible writing and art, and then there multiple. Apr, 2020 one of the pieces of art that famed comics artist and image comics cofounder rob liefeld is selling to benefit comic shops hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic will be a marveldc matchup. In this episode rob liefeld, todd mcfarlane, whlice portacio, and jim lee take you through. A prominent writer and artist, he is known for cocreating the character cable with writer. By comparing his art work to one piece of art we can agree were made by a talented artist. Comic book artist, creator of deadpool, cable and more.