Rob Liefeld Keeps Throwing Shade at Marvel Studios, Slams THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS as 'Dull and Boring' — GeekTyrant

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5 days ago

Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld is still salty over his perceived snub from Marvel Studios, and now he's turned his frustrations toward The Fantastic Four: First Steps . If you thought his feud with Kevin Feige was cooling off, think again.
After being left off the Deadpool & Wolverine afterparty guest list and feeling slighted by his lack of spotlight during the film's promotional campaign, Liefeld's grudge has gone nuclear. He's taken to social media to vent, and this time The Fantastic Four is in the line of fire.
Posting a photo of a nearly empty IMAX theater, Liefeld didn't hold back:
'This was the 5pm Fantastic Four screening at my IMAX. I can tell you why there is very little repeat biz on this film. It's impossibly dull & boring.'
He did throw some praise toward Vanessa Kirby, saying:
'Vanessa Kirby carries the entire film and is tasked with some ridiculous lifts. She's the VIP. Also, the Franklin baby is the cutest kid ever on screen. Adorable.'
Then he encouraged fans to buy Fantastic Four #49 and #243, adding, 'This Galactus would be amazing.'
In a now-deleted post, Liefeld went after Kevin Feige directly, urging:
'Hey, Kevin Feige, watch movies. Go back and study films that impacted us, the blockbusters of the past. Watch Independence Day for the stakes you were after in FF. Watch Close Encounters for the scale and wonder. FF had no tension.'
While The Fantastic Four: First Steps currently holds an 86% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a strong 92% Popcornmeter audience rating, Liefeld clearly isn't impressed. His commentary plays into the social media circle of outrage-fueled Marvel critics, many of whom have leaned into the 'M-She-U' narrative and complaints about superhero fatigue.
This ongoing drama stems from Liefeld's belief that Marvel Studios has repeatedly tried to diminish his contributions. He's previously called out the studio for ignoring him on red carpets and choosing not to publish event photos featuring him and his family. According to him, it's all a calculated effort to erase him from the spotlight.
It's worth noting that Liefeld's contribution to Deadpool has long been debated. While he designed the original look, it was Fabian Nicieza who gave Wade Wilson his personality, and later Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness evolved him into the wise-cracking antihero that Ryan Reynolds brought to life.
Love him or loathe him, Rob Liefeld isn't backing down. Whether it's genuine criticism or a bid to stay in the headlines, his war with Marvel Studios isn't cooling off any time soon.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now playing in theaters.