- Comic book icon Rob Liefeld has signed with Range Media Partners for management representation across film, television, publishing, and gaming.
- The Deadpool and Cable co-creator parted ways with his former agency Verve to make the move, while retaining PAL Public Relations for publicity.
- The signing comes as Liefeld expands his creator-owned IP, including an active film adaptation of Avengelyne at Warner Bros. with Margot Robbie and Olivia Wilde.
- Range Media Partners continues an aggressive 2026 expansion of its representation roster across movies, television, and music.
Legendary comic book writer and artist Rob Liefeld has officially signed with Range Media Partners for management. Under the new agreement, Range will manage Liefeld’s expansive library of creator-owned intellectual property, shepherding projects across feature films, television series, publishing ventures, and interactive gaming.
Liefeld is a foundational industry figure who co-founded Image Comics in 1992 and created iconic Marvel characters including Deadpool, Cable, and Domino. Adaptations of his creations have generated billions worldwide, highlighted by Marvel Studios’ blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine crossing $1.3 billion at the global box office.
The veteran creator recently concluded his tenure with Marvel Comics by releasing his final storyline in Deadpool Team-Up #5. He has since focused entirely on his independent catalog.
In 2026, Liefeld spearheaded the “Summer of Youngblood” celebration to mark the return of his signature superhero team at Image Comics, following the instant sell-out of Youngblood #100 and the debut of Giant-Size Youngblood #1.
On the screen side, Warner Bros. is developing a feature film adaptation of his comic creation Avengelyne, package-backed by director Olivia Wilde, producer Margot Robbie, and writer Tony McNamara.
Liefeld transitions to Range Media Partners after exiting his previous agency, Verve. He continues to be represented by PAL Public Relations for publicity.
The signing reflects Range Media Partners’ rapid talent expansion in 2026. The firm has broadened its stable across multiple genres, recently securing management pacts with Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor Corey Hawkins, action star Clive Standen, and CCMA Award-winning country artist Jade Eagleson.
Takeaways
Rob Liefeld’s jump from Verve to Range Media Partners highlights a major shift in how established creators package intellectual property in Hollywood.
While standard agencies broker straightforward production and book deals, management collectives like Range function as full-service production engines.
By partnering with Range, Liefeld gains direct access to producers and brand architects equipped to turn his Extreme Studios library into cross-platform entertainment ecosystems.
With major studios seeking tested superhero IP outside Marvel and DC, Liefeld’s deep catalog provides Range with valuable franchise-ready material.
Will other veteran comic creators exit legacy agencies in favor of boutique management houses that package IP across multiple media? Can Liefeld’s creator-owned titles find mainstream cinematic success comparable to his multi-billion-dollar Marvel creations?
