{"id":436429,"date":"2025-02-07T18:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T13:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=436429"},"modified":"2025-02-07T18:39:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T13:39:11","slug":"deadpool-creator-cuts-ties-with-marvel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/deadpool-creator-cuts-ties-with-marvel\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadpool Creator Cuts Ties with Marvel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Rob Liefeld, the man who gave the world the wisecracking, fourth-wall-breaking antihero Deadpool, has officially declared he\u2019s done with Marvel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">The comic book legend announced on his podcast, <em>Robservations<\/em>, that he has \u201ccut ties in all ways\u201d with the studio after what he describes as a series of slights, culminating in his family being excluded from Disney\u2019s afterparty for last July\u2019s <em>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine<\/em> premiere.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/zara-shahjahan-pays-tribute-to-karachi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zara Shahjahan Pays Tribute to Karachi<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Liefeld attended the <em>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine<\/em> premiere at Manhattan\u2019s Lincoln Center, where he walked the red carpet alongside the film\u2019s creative team. But according to Liefeld, the photos of him at the event mysteriously vanished before they could be posted anywhere. \u201cIt was meant to embarrass, diminish, defeat [me],\u201d he said on his podcast.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/deadpool-rob-liefeld.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-436431\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/deadpool-rob-liefeld.jpg\" alt=\"deadpool\" width=\"1500\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/deadpool-rob-liefeld.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/deadpool-rob-liefeld-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/deadpool-rob-liefeld-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/deadpool-rob-liefeld-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/deadpool-rob-liefeld-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/deadpool-rob-liefeld-758x426.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">The real kicker came later that evening when his family was turned away from the afterparty by Disney\u2019s publicity team. \u201cDisney is the deciding factor here,\u201d Liefeld said. \u201cTo have them say, \u2018You and your family are not welcome here. We tolerated you for the screening.\u2019 At that point, I knew in my heart I couldn\u2019t go forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Liefeld\u2019s reps reportedly tried to get his family into the event, but the studio stood firm. \u201cAt some point, you go, \u2018I\u2019ve received the message, and the message is clear,\u2019\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<h3>A Rocky Relationship with Marvel<\/h3>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">This isn\u2019t the first time Liefeld has expressed frustration with Marvel. He\u2019s previously voiced concerns about the placement of creator credits in the <em>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine<\/em>\u00a0and what he perceives as a lack of respect from Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Liefeld contrasted his experience with Disney to his time working with 20th Century Fox on the first two <em>Deadpool<\/em> films, before the studio and its film rights to the character were acquired by Disney. \u201cI never felt slighted by Fox,\u201d he said. \u201cMaybe you should work on doing better for the next guy.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Disney\u2019s Side of the Story<\/h3>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">While Disney and Marvel Studios declined to comment, a source familiar with the situation disputed Liefeld\u2019s claims. According to the source, Liefeld was invited to the film\u2019s set in London and supported in hosting a series of\u00a0<em>Deadpool\u00a0<\/em>and<em>\u00a0Wolverine<\/em> screenings after the premiere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Still, the damage appears to be done. Liefeld has made it clear that his final collaboration with Marvel will be the upcoming comic book\u00a0<em>Deadpool Team Up<\/em>, which will be released on February 12.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Though Marvel owns the rights to Deadpool, Liefeld retains \u201cauthorship and creative rights and monetization,\u201d according to a source. This means that while he won\u2019t have creative control moving forward, he\u2019ll still receive a financial cut from any future Deadpool projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">It\u2019s worth noting that Liefeld didn\u2019t take a buyout for the character, a decision that has allowed him to maintain a financial stake in Deadpool\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/31-warner-bros-movies-that-are-now-available-for-free-on-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">31 Warner Bros. Movies That Are Now Available for Free on YouTube<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<h3>A Farewell That\u2019s Been Coming<\/h3>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">This isn\u2019t the first time Liefeld has announced his departure from Marvel. In February 2024 and again in October 2024, he publicly stated his intention to step away from the character he co-created with Fabian Nicieza.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">\u201cI am retiring from Deadpool. It\u2019s official,\u201d Liefeld wrote on Instagram last year. \u201cAfter 33 years of not only introducing Deadpool but chronicling many of his most popular adventures, it\u2019s time for the Deadpool Daddy to say farewell.\u201d<\/p>\n\t<blockquote  \r\n\t\tclass=\"instagram-media\" \r\n\t\tdata-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2-MMjNL2bh\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" \r\n\t\tdata-instgrm-version=\"14\" \r\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width:540px; min-width:300px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">In an interview with <em>ScreenRant<\/em>, Liefeld explained his decision further: \u201cIf I have what I believe is five years left doing the work at a level I\u2019m satisfied with, then I need to pour it into my Extreme catalog.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/jeeto-baazi-khel-ke-atif-aslam-welcomes-champions-trophy-with-a-bang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke&#8217;: Atif Aslam Welcomes Champions Trophy With a Bang<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Despite the behind-the-scenes drama, <em>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine<\/em> was a massive success. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, the film opened in July 2024 with$211 million in North America and went on to gross $1.33 billion globally, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film in history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">The film even included a cheeky nod to Liefeld in a scene where Deadpool and Wolverine battle dozens of Deadpool variants in front of a store called \u201cLiefeld\u2019s Just Feet.\u201d The joke references a long-running gag about Liefeld\u2019s supposed difficulty drawing feet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"first:mt-1.5\">Liefeld took the joke in stride, posting on X (formerly Twitter): \u201cBeing poked at by the premiere funnyman\/mega-star of his age is an absolute honor! Make no doubt that this is a thrill and an honor.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rob Liefeld, the man who gave the world the wisecracking, fourth-wall-breaking antihero Deadpool, has officially declared he\u2019s done with Marvel. 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