Rob Liefeld Steps Back from Marvel After Feelings of Humiliation and Neglect

Rob Liefeld, known for creating popular characters such as Deadpool and Cable, has declared his decision to stop collaborating with Marvel. This change comes after he experienced feelings of humiliation during the premiere of the film featuring Deadpool and Wolverine. An apparent oversight occurred when neither he nor his relatives received an invitation to the after-party in New York, leading to further disappointment when he was allegedly overlooked by Kevin Feige on the red carpet. In a recent discussion on the Marvel: Access Denied podcast, he expressed the depth of his feelings regarding the situation.

He conveyed that the experience seemed designed to belittle him and make him feel small. In his words, he reached a point where the message was unmistakable, prompting a firm realization.

This criticism of Marvel is not new for Liefeld, who has previously voiced concerns about the treatment of creators behind beloved characters and their respective universes. He elaborated on how Marvel has often struggled with appreciating the contributions of its creators, highlighting how pivotal their ideas and visions are to the success of the cinematic adaptations.

• Marvel's past behavior towards creators has not been commendable.
• Without the creativity and worlds developed by creators like himself, there wouldn't be any films to produce or blockbuster hits to showcase.
• Liefeld underscored that he is not merely a tool in the industry; he embodies the creative force driving the narratives forward.
• He emphasized the need for comic book creators to receive recognition and respect and noted that this issue could be addressed easily if dialogues were opened.

Furthermore, Liefeld shared that his experiences while working with 20th Century Fox were far more enjoyable and that the atmosphere during the making of the first two Deadpool films contrasted greatly with his interactions regarding Deadpool and Wolverine. As a result of these events, Liefeld confirmed that he will not pursue any future projects with Marvel.