As I was scanning the guest list for an upcoming comic book show one name stood out to me because he usually refuses to appear at such shows: Rob Liefeld.
Some old school comic collectors might remember Liefeld from his infamous 1991 TV commercial:
During 1991 I bought four issues of Liefield's first X-Force comic because I read that it was a great investor's item. He had so much hype at the time that its value soared from the cover price of $3(?) to $25 within a few weeks. It's listed on eBay now for $1.
I remember distinctly that I was puzzled by the hype that surrounded him. I thought that his art was amateurish-- even when I was 13. He drew too many lines on his characters, and their features were completely out of proportion.
These men agree with me. They have compiled a list of his 50 worst drawings, many of which are hilarious.
I will end this blog entry with their concluding statement:
"Rob Liefeld is still getting commissioned to do work for both major comics publishers. He is one of the most successful, recognizable, well-known and popular comic book artists in history despite being difficult to work with, egotistical, contrary and missing deadlines on a consistent basis. He has made more money than most of us will ever see in our lifetimes. He still cannot draw a foot."
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