Comics legend Rob Liefeld announces his memoir ROBSERVATIONS

Comics artist Rob Liefeld announced his memoir, Observationswhich will arrive in early 2025 via BenBella Publishing.

Liefeld contributed to Marvel and the formation of Image Comics in the 1990s, and I grew up with his comics as a teenager. I was a huge fan! I still am, and it will be nice to have some insight into his life and incredible career.

Liefeld’s memoir promises to “provide readers with an intimate look at his journey from a pastor’s son in Orange County, California, to becoming one of the most celebrated figures in the comics industry.”

From his beginnings as a teenage sensation at DC Comics to becoming one of the industry’s most celebrated figures, Liefeld’s journey has been nothing short of legendary. In the early ’90s at Marvel Comics, he introduced the world to iconic characters like Deadpool, Cable, and X-Force, catapulting sales to unprecedented heights with record single-book sales of 5 million copies of 1.

After his groundbreaking work at Marvel, “Liefeld embarked on a new chapter by co-founding Image Comics, disrupting the entire comics industry and launching the third largest comics publisher in history. This new comics publisher allowed creators to publish material of their own creation without giving up the copyright to those characters, something other publishers had never offered. Liefeld found success with the creation of Youngblood, Bloodstrike, and Prophet, each of which sold over a million copies upon their debut, an unheard of achievement for independent comics at the time.

In 1996, “Liefeld triumphantly returned to Marvel, where he revitalized iconic titles like The Avengers and Captain America, resulting in the best-selling Avengers comic in the title’s history. Since then he has remained at the top of his game. Through his courageous approach and willingness to push boundaries, he reshaped the landscape of the industry, leaving an indelible legacy that continues to influence creators today.”

Observations “will feature 10 original illustrations and promises to take readers on a captivating journey through his personal life and his 35-plus year career in the entertainment industry. It will lift the veil on the inner workings of comic book publishers, the causes behind Hollywood studios, and the pivotal moments that shaped modern pop culture. From behind-the-scenes anecdotes to reflections on his career-defining decisions, as well as little-known facts about the comics industry, Liefeld offers a candid and compelling account of his life and legacy.”

BenBella CEO Glenn Yeffeth said in a statement: “BenBella is thrilled to partner with legendary comics artist Rob Liefield on the release of his memoir. Rob offers a glimpse into the obstacles and triumphs of his 38 years of career, the origin stories of many beloved characters, and what’s next for the creator of Deadpool and Cable. We’re thrilled to help Rob share his story with fans who love comics as much as he does.”

Liefeld shared, “I’ve had a lifelong love affair with comics. They have been my passion since I was seven years old. Having been lucky enough to get into the business as a teenager in the 1980s, I have seen five decades of tremendous change, no small amount of upheaval, and a fair amount of rebellion and betrayal. Some of which I started. It’s been a great journey and I can’t wait to share this incredible journey with everyone. Watching my creations become roles played by Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Zazie Beetz, Minka Kelly, and many more to come, is the crazy culmination of my childhood comic book dreams. Over the course of my career, comics have become a rich minefield that drives pop culture.”

Robservations is said to “become a must-read for comic book fans, pop culture enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration from one of the industry’s most influential figures. With its blend of humor, insight, and unbridled passion, Liefeld’s memoir promises to captivate readers and leave a lasting impression.