Rob Liefeld Reflects on X-Force #1's 35th Anniversary and Lasting Franchise Impact
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Rich Johnston
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Rob Liefeld celebrates the 35th anniversary of X-Force #1 (June 25, 1991), reflecting on the comic's explosive debut, his "spastic artistic vision & energy," and the multi-billion dollar franchise it spawned including Deadpool, Cable, cartoons, toys, statues, and video games. The article covers Liefeld's Substack post commemorating X-Force Day and the lasting impact of the title.
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Bleeding CoolRob Liefeld Reflects on X-Force #1's 35th Anniversary and Lasting Franchise Impactbleedingcool.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledHappy X-FORCE Day!! 35 Years Ago Today! June 25, 1991. X-FORCE kicked down the door and never looked back!
If you were 12, you're 47 now! I should know, I was 23, I didn't need glasses yet!!
A $3 Billion dollar franchise was born. 35 years of cartoons, toys, statues and video games!
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