Rob Liefeld Takes a Swing at Marvel

Our pal Rob Liefeld, the comic book artist known for his outspoken nature, is back at it again. This time, he’s throwing shade at the special effects for Galactus in the latest The Fantastic Four: First Steps. After sharing a clip on social media of the towering menace stomping around a city on fire, he couldn’t help but declare it “looks so fake” and lament that “the Marvel FX fell off a cliff.” Ouch!

Ralph Ineson Claps Back

Enter Ralph Ineson, the actor who brings Galactus to life—or at least tries to—with his massive presence. Not one to back down, he clapped back at Liefeld’s critique with a quick quip, stating that Liefeld is living “rent free 😂.” Now, that’s what we call a burn!

The Real Deal vs. Digital Touches

Despite the digital effects, it’s good to know that Ineson didn’t just throw on a green suit and call it a day. He donned a full, practical suit to sport the cosmic giant’s look, allowing the audience to feel that real human vibe beneath all those CGI enhancements. Sure, some folks might argue the effects looked a bit off, but hey, Galactus is a tough character to pull off in real life—he’s basically a walking pizza of cosmic horror! Remember how they tried to make him a swirling cloud of cosmic junk in the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer? Yeah, let’s just say that wasn’t their finest hour.

The Liefeld Legacy

Now, Liefeld isn’t just any creator; this is the genius behind Deadpool and Cable! He’s been stirring the pot ever since he helped launch Image Comics back in ’92 to give creators their due. But lately, Rob’s not been shy about his feelings towards Marvel, especially after he felt snubbed by not getting an invitation to the Deadpool & Wolverine after-party this year. Talk about holding a grudge!

Critiquing the Marvel Machine

Whether you’re a fan of Galactus, First Steps, or even Rob Liefeld, one thing’s clear: critiquing Marvel’s heavy use of CGI or their treatment of comic creators is fair game. Liefeld himself once fired off a heated email, reminding them that “without the worlds, the characters, and the concepts that we create, there are no films to shoot.”

The Backlash

While Liefeld’s points are definitely valid, he should also remember that when he publicly goes after others, he’s opening the floodgates for some well-deserved backlash. So, buckle up, because when you throw shade in the Marvel universe, you might just get a spotlight pointed right back at you!