The Beat:

Rob Liefeld, a creator whose art for better or worse epitomized the comic trends of the radical 90’s, is well aware of that fact. Rather than distance himself from the kitschy aspects of his work, he has fully embraced them. If you’ve been observing his social media, you may have noticed Liefeld posting an original creation dubbed “The Pouch," a self-parody of his well-known trademark of designing character costumes sporting an absurd amount of pouches.

Never let it be said that Liefeld doesn’t have a sense of humor about himself, especially after that hilarious joke at his expense in Deadpool 2 that he himself has said he loved. Looks like Liefeld wasn’t kidding when he teased the character appearing in an actual comic.

Today Image Comics announced a very special Rob Liefeld variant cover to the #23 issue of Liefeld’s highly anticipated BLOODSTRIKE BRUTALISTS arc featuring story and artwork by Michel Fiffe (COPRA). This variant cover introduces an all-new character—The Pouch!

Incredible.

Rob remains on my wishlist for Super Art Fight. Especially now.