Were back!!! And the countdown to Comic City starts here on The ComicCityCast. Over the next 3 months we will be bringing you all the latest info about the North Wests number one comics event.Were joined this episode by Comic City festival head honcho David Campell who tells us whats what for the festival this…Read more →
Not a hoax ! Not an Imaginary tale! Not a dream! In this explosive ComicCityCast someone leaves FOREVER. Before that we talk Infinity War, Deadpool 2 and COMIC CITY 2018. Warning !!!!This episode is about 25 minutes too long.Read more →
In this episode of The ComicCityCast we once again go back to The Beginning of The End our semi regular series in which we examine the comic’s events of years past. In this installment we revisit the inspiration for this summer’s blockbuster Avengers sequel Infinity War, The Infinity Gauntlet. Join the intrepid team as we…Read more →
Worlds lived! Worlds died! Worlds were rebooted! Worlds were rebooted again! In this episode of The ComicCityCast we revisit the confusing-in-a–good-way-tastic Crisis on infinite Earths. As well as looking at the story in a totally unaffected by nostalgia fashion, we take a look at the reasoning behind the series and ask two key questions: was…Read more →
In this episode of The ComicCityCast we present another one of our childhood ruining Sacred Cows features in which we take a childhood favourite and ruin it with a modern day eye. This time around we rematch (with some trepidation) the 1970’s version of The Fantastic Four. Were the 70’s a good decade for Marvels…Read more →
In this episode of The ComicCityCast were trying something new: a feature in which we examine a comics story line or limited series of importance. For our debut, we have chosen the granddaddy of the all: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars. We investigate the eighties trendsetter from its inception, right through to the present day and analyse…Read more →
Welcome to episode 46 of the ComicCityCast. After what was considered a high point by many (Defenders) we ask ourselves “ how could Marvel and Netflix possibly squander all that goodwill?” The answer MAY SHOCK YOU, as we discuss the limited cinematic run of Inhumans. Elsewhere in this episode we take a look at…Read more →
Welcome to episode 45 of the ComicCityCast, in which we make the very first announcement about the return of Comic City in 2017 (sort of). Also in this episode, we review the WWE’s latest folly, Summerslam, and give the results of the first annual Summerslam sweepstakes. We discuss Marvel’s latest Netflix effort, The Defenders, we…Read more →
Welcome to episode 44 of the ComicCityCast. This time around our focus is very firmly on the events of San Diego Comic Con. Obviously as one of the biggest events of the year SDCC brings us a world of shiny new things to look at. We talk up all the trailers, announcements and events of…Read more →
Welcome to episode 43 of The ComicCityCast. In this episode, Bobby Best gives us the lowdown on Spider-Man: Homecoming – was it a Todd Mc Farlane silver variant smash or was it an emo Toby Maguire stinker? Find out here. Ciaran Marcantonio gives us a rundown of the recent Small Press Day event in Dublin…Read more →
Welcome to episode 42 of The ComicCityCast. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Small Press Day event in Dublin. Ciaran Marcantonio not only gives the lowdown on who is taking part and where everything is all going down for this fantastic event, but also gives a scintillating blow by blow of the opening sequence…Read more →
Welcome to episode 41 of The ComicCityCast. In this episode we are delighted to have as our guest the fantastic Anthea West. She joins us on the panel to discuss her work, including her (already insanely successful) Fate Kickstarter. We also discuss that shoddy looking Inhumans trailer that leaked, and the absolutely tremendous NJPW Dominion…Read more →
Welcome to episode 40 of The ComicCityCast. In this episode, we discuss the ongoing Watchmen event at DC, and take a look at The Button as well as the just announced Doomsday Clock mini-series to be released in November. Ciaran Flanagan gives his live review of the recent WWE Smackdown taping in London, plus a…Read more →
Welcome to episode 39 of The ComicCityCast, in which we cast our vapid glare over the recently released Guardians of The Galaxy Volume 2. We look at the most recent WWE event Payback and review the greatest thing that ever happened in the history of combat sports, THE HOUSE OF HORRORS MATCH. We also…Read more →
In this litigious episode of The ComicCityCast (Ireland’s most judicially rigorous comics podcast) we put THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE ON TRIAL. Under the watchful eye of the Irish comic scene’s own Living Tribunal Ciaran Marcantonio, councilors Best and Flanagan will joust it out in the courtroom stylee to ask a burning question: is the Marvel…Read more →
Welcome to episode 37 of the ComicCityCast. Wrestlemania has been and gone for another year and, in the spirit of celebration, we cast our critical eye over what is considered the Superbowl of Sports Entertainment™. Who were the real winners and losers? What sizzled? What fizzled? We have the scoops. Also in this episode Also,…Read more →
In this episode of the ComicCityCast, we use our red hot comedy prowess to make juvenile gags in reference to the brand new Marvel offering from Netflix: Iron Fist. In the show’s main event, and in the spirit of Saint Patrick’s day, we tackle the portrayal of the Irish in comics. Is it a fair cop? Or…Read more →
Presented without edits (or apologies) join the ComicCityCast (and their special guests) for their commentary on Wrestlemania 32, live from Dallas Texas. Over the course of seven interminable hours, we give our thoughts and feelings on the happenings of the biggest night of the wrestling calendar as they happen, and read some of the choicest comments…Read more →
Welcome to episode 35 of the ComicCityCast. With the embargo out of the way, we can finally discuss the emotional rollercoaster that was Logan. We cover all the salient highpoints including the burning question of whether or not Professor X gets his tea. Elsewhere in the show, we discuss WWE Fastlane and the lacklustre build…Read more →
Welcome to episode 34 of the ComicCityCast, in which we tell a tale of woe the like of which you have ne’er heard. This one has it all: betrayal, intrigue, and Roger Corman’s Fantastic Four. Elsewhere on the show Ciaran Marcantonio gives us a tantalising glimpse of his embargoed Logan review, we discuss its spiritual…Read more →