Rob Liefeld Announces His Retirement From Comics

[Ditch Fahrenheit]

Rob Liefeld announces his retirement from comics.

 

Liefeld recently stormed out of DC in a barrage of tweets, but it was still expected that he would continue to work in comics, whether on Infinite with Robert Kirkman, the Extreme line for Image, or on projects such as his Scriptural Zombie comic or even getting rounf to finishing Youngblood Bloodsport.

 

But it appears it is not to be. Rob Liefeld is 45.

 

The world will never be the same.

 

 

Thoughts? Pictures?

[youmechooz]

sad to see him go, even if his pictures were not that great, sucks that he quit so early

[Senormac]

thats a nice shield

[lscomics]

A fond farewell to one of the most horrible artists in the business.

[comicwiz]

While I know his artistic ability has been the butt of jokes for many years, it's unfortunate that his retirement came as a result of what appears to be a falling out with DC. No one deserves to retire from service bitter and angry.

[VintageComics]

sad to see him go, even if his pictures were not that great, sucks that he quit so early

 

I agree. Regardless of whether people think he sucks or not (you can compare to him to Hanna Barbara artists of you want) he had a lot of followers, made an impact in the hobby and endeared a lot of readers.

[Ken Aldred]

Or it could be analogous to a pop star who announces their retirement and then starts touring again a few years later, and then repeats the tearful finale over and over again. I wouldn't take it seriously. Mind you, in this case I don't actually care enough to do that.

[Jeffro.]

sad to see him go, even if his pictures were not that great, sucks that he quit so early

 

Much like death is never permanent in comics, Rob's "retirement" will not be permanent either.

[lookwhoitis]

[Point Five]

Or it could be analogous to a pop star who announces their retirement and then starts touring again a few years later, and then repeats the tearful finale over and over again. I wouldn't take it seriously. Mind you, in this case I don't actually care enough to do that.

+1, my thoughts exactly.

 

 

[Artboy99]

You don't retire from something you love to do at 45. He will be back in some form at some point in the future.

 

 

[Ares]

thats a nice shield

 

that's what she said

[Ditch Fahrenheit]

Or it could be analogous to a pop star who announces their retirement and then starts touring again a few years later, and then repeats the tearful finale over and over again. I wouldn't take it seriously. Mind you, in this case I don't actually care enough to do that.

+1, my thoughts exactly.

 

 

Yeah, I'd really be surprised if he quit for good. Love him or hate him, he's one of the most recognizable names in the industry, and he can capitalize on that. He's only 45. What will he do now?

[A-DONIS]

Fake

[Jeffro.]

Superheroes everywhere are rejoicing because they are getting their feet back!

[JazzMan]

He's retiring ahead of an impending doping scandal that's going to hit comic artists worldwide. 20 of 21 artists are being implicated in administering performance enhancing ink to their characters.

[AnkurJ]

I enjoyed his work on Image comics when I was younger. Specifically Youngblood. I hope he enjoys what he does in the future.

[Hado]

It is our duty to ensure Rob is never forgotten, and that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy his distorted view on human anatomy.

Thanks for everything bud.

[Radj4ck]

People still take anything he says seriously?

 

I love me some Liefeld bashing!

 

[Ditch Fahrenheit]

It is our duty to ensure Rob is never forgotten, and that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy his distorted view on human anatomy.

Thanks for everything bud.

 

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