Brutal Deaths In Comic Books!
Summary
Rob Liefeld explains the podcast's dual naming and shares his early comic fandom history, including APA contributions. He discusses iconic storylines like "Days of Future Past" and the deaths of Jean Grey and Elektra. The episode focuses heavily on the brutal death of Aquaman’s son in Adventure Comics #450, detailing its profound emotional impact on Liefeld as a child and its lasting influence on the character.
Topics discussed
Show intro and explanation of the 'Rob'servations' name change
Early fandom experiences and Teen Titans fan club memories
Comic book trends and the Terra storyline in Teen Titans
Jean Grey's death in X-Men #137 and Elektra's murder
The brutal death of Aquaman's son in Adventure Comics #445
Aftermath of the tragedy and Aquaman's quest for vengeance
1978 Marvel sales charts and the dominance of Hulk and FF
Bad Rock comic promotion, WhatNot streams, and sign-off
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