After cutting ties with Marvel, Rob Liefeld has become one of the most outspoken critics of the company. In a recent post on X, Liefeld reflected on his time working with Marvel and how he believes his Captain America reboot was one of the key moments in the character's revival.
Rob's take on Captain America has drawn criticism from fans in the past, but it seems he's ready to defend his version of the First Avenger. The playful tone of these comments shows a unique commitment to his work that sets him apart from other creators.
Rob Liefeld's Captain America
America's Totally Anatomically Correct Chest
Rob Liefeld’s brief stint on Captain America during Marvel’s Heroes Reborn initiative is often ed for its polarizing art and high-impact sales. When Liefeld took the reins in 1996, the series was struggling, with issues selling only around 20,000 copies. After Liefield took over, sales skyrocketed, averaging 260,000 copies per issue. His over-the-top artistic style, filled with exaggerated proportions, quickly became a trademark of his work, for better or worse. His brief tenure on the title left a lasting impact, both in of sales and in how he reshaped the character for a new generation of readers.
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Liefeld argues that his contributions revived Captain America’s popularity, and without that revival, major motion picture companies would never have even considered Cap for the big screen. Given that Captain America: Brave New World broke box office records despite it brandishing one of the MCU's lowest scores on Rotten Tomatoes, it underscores how much mainstream popularity the character has gained since Rob's run. However, this isn't why Leifields' take on the cap was so iconic, at least in fans' minds.
Saying it With His Chest Out
Reclaiming Value From Marvel
The real reason behind the infamy of Liefeld's Captain America lies in its reputation as one of the most outrageous comic illustrations of all time. The exaggerated musculature and awkward anatomy were widely criticized, with many readers questioning the portrayal of unrealistic body standards and its message about realistic body standards. At the time, the backlash was severe, with some even claiming it undermined the character's integrity. However, the controversy surrounding the piece helped solidify its place in comic book history, turning what was once a symbol of ridicule into a part of the medium's evolution.
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While it's easy to assume that Liefeld is simply defending his history with the character given After decades of mistreatment around his creation of Deadpool, it seems more than justified for Liefeld to assert such a claim. Time will tell if Marvel will see it's significance
Rob Liefeld's Captain America by Marvel Comics is available now, in all its full-chested glory.
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- Alias
- Wade Wilson
- Created By
- Fabian Nicieza, Rob Liefeld
- POWERS
- Healing factor, regeneration, superhuman strength and agility,
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Birthday
- November 22
- Height
- 6'2”
The merc with the mouth first appeared in an issue of New Mutants in 1990, and since then has gone on to get his own series and a massive cult following. With his incredible powers of healing and regeneration, Deadpool was initially depicted as an X-Men villain but went on to become an anti-hero. After getting his own movie series starting in 2016, the third Deadpool movie finally brings the wisecracking, fourth-wall-breaking character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Captain America
- Created by
- Kevin Feige
- First Film
- Captain America: The First Avenger
- Latest Film
- Captain America: Civil War
- Films
- Captain America: Brave New World
- First TV Show
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
- Latest TV Show
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The Captain America franchise is a crucial pillar of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), chronicling the journey of Steve Rogers, a frail young man transformed into the super-soldier Captain America during World War II. The franchise follows his battles against HYDRA, his adaptation to modern times, and his leadership in the Avengers. The trilogy is praised for its political intrigue, character development, and significant contributions to the overarching MCU narrative.
