D23! X-Men! The Freshmen! Ab Bat!
Summary
Rob Liefeld analyzes recent comic market shares, noting DC’s lead over Marvel and Image’s strong 13.8% presence. He critiques Disney’s D23 event, discussing the muted reception of the new X-Men cast and the high stakes for the upcoming Doomsday film. Liefeld also praises Christopher Nolan’s practical filmmaking in The Odyssey before interviewing Seth Green and Hugh Sterbakov about their early 2000s comic, The Freshman.
Topics discussed
Show intro and overview of today's topics
D23 Marvel reveals and Sony Spider-Man deal
Comic market stats and legacy numbering debate
Personal update: Daughter leaving for college
Critique of D23 and Disney/Marvel's current state
X-Men movie history and D23 Doomsday clues
Christopher Nolan vs. Marvel and Wolverine casting
Interview intro: Hugh Stevy and Seth Green
The Freshman comic origins and Kickstarter details
The Freshman plot, adaptation ideas, and Rob's cover
Absolute Batman market correction and backlash
Industry pressure on creators and fan messages
Rob Liefeld's history with Cable and New Mutants
Closing thoughts on real life and upcoming comics
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