As he prepared to confront the man who murdered him, Spawn revealed that he was originally approached to  Youngblood, a team based partially on a rejected pitch for DC's Teen Titans. Although the original Youngblood team was created by Rob Liefeld during his time with Megaton Comics, the incarnation that debuted in Image Comics was one of Image's first publications and was a high-selling book despite its criticisms. One can only imagine how much different Al Simmons' life would have been if he had ed the celebrity superhero team and if that choice could have prevented him from becoming Spawn completely. 245u4z

The 1990s were a time of great change in the world of comics, and artist Rob Liefeld was one of the main players in grasping the true tone of the decade. As one of the founding of Image Comics, he spearheaded the creation of numerous properties including Youngblood,his best-known creation (aside from Marvel anti-heroes such as Deadpool and Cable). But Liefeld's creation would ultimately fall short of one major goal: obtaining an official animated adaptation of his hit book.

During the Image Revolution, Rob Liefeld's Youngblood accelerated the artist's progression from rising talent to comic book superstar. Decades later, Liefeld's work is being re-evaluated with renewed interest, fueled by equal parts nostalgia and a thirst for profitable intellectual property. Unfortunately, the outspoken comic book creator apparently no longer owns one of his most recognizable creations. So what happened?

It's a great time to be a comic book fan: favorite works are constantly being adapted, revitalized, and re-celebrated, from publishing moves like DC's Rebirth initiative to on-screen adaptations like Justice League and Luke Cage. There is always something new to look forward to, whether it be your local convention, a live stream with your favorite creators, or the premier of a new title or TV/film adaptation.