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Magic City traded in their sandals, sun, and comics for the Windy City, freezing rain, and PULPS?!?!? Jimmy and Paul took a trip up to Chicago to attend Windy City Pulp and Paper Con, one of the biggest pulps shows in the US. Diving head first into this new world of collectibles was a truly humbling and educational experience. Learning about Detect…

CinemaCon 2023 happened last week and some big movies were announced! All the major studios participated in CinemaCon in a way to get people excited to watch movies in movie theaters. David Zazlav, Co-CEO of Warner Bros, made it clear they are committed to the movie theater going experience and will not be releasing movies straight to streaming. Ci…

Continuing the journey of the Batman Animated Series rewatch we are recapping P.O.V. The episode takes a deep dive into second tier characters, such as Harvey and Montoya and provides the Point of View of the GCPD with Batman as a secondary character and how there are always multiple sides to every side. Listen in as we discuss the episode and comm…

Continuing our Personal Collection Showcase, Jorge brings out his box and shows us what treasures he is holding on to. Filled with first appearances, silver age X-Men, some modern classic covers, and a book that is never leaving Jorge's collection, Tomb of Dracula Issue 10. Let us know in the comments section what you think of the go box, if you wa…

Mandalorian just finished its third season and we take a deep dive into everything that happened this season. Listen in as we discuss Moff Gideon, Cloning Project, and where we would like to see the newly named Din Grogu and Papa Mando. Let us know what you thought of this season and where you would like for it to go in further seasons in the comme…

As a follow-up to Jimmy's Personal Collection, Paul wanted to show case his and show us his SuperPro. You know SuperPro had to make an appearance, but I think you might be surprised what is in his collection, filled with first appearances and books that have a special connection to him. Let us know if the comments section what you think of the go b…

Check out Paul's latest unboxing where even we are guilty of picking up the latest variant covers, but when they are beautifully drawn as this one can you blame him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/magic-city-podcast/support

If you listened to our Day in the Life of a Comic Vendor, you know that we recently set-up at the 4th Annual Miami Con with some notable vendors at the show. One of those vendors was Vince from Metropolis Comics and the moment I saw one book on the wall that he had, I knew it was coming home with me. Tune in to find out book, Jimmy picked up and th…

During this BTAS rewatch, we are treated to another episode not including one of Batman's rogues but more into the real life problems of corporate greed at the expense of the citizens of Gotham City. Written by famous comic book writer, Gerry Conway, who also expanded the Bat World with the creation of Jason Todd and Killer Croc. Bruce Wayne's char…

We are always saying we are collector’s first and everything else second, so we decided to give everyone a peak into a portion of our personal collection with what we are referring to as our Go Box. If you only had a chance to grab one of your comic boxes, which one would you grab? Clearly Jimmy would make several trips as he shows off an impressiv…

Listen in as we discuss the current state of the cinematic universe, Marvel, DC, and everything in between. Did quality go down or did our expectations increase? Are these characters compelling enough versus the originals? So many different aspects are reviewed and we firmly believe it has a little bit of everything. Let us know in the comments wha…

In the latest BTAS Rewatch, we get our first recurring villain with the Joker's second episode. The episode explores the similarities between the Joker and Batman while giving A Killing Joke vibe with the carnival and amusement park setting. The puns and campiness reminds us of Dick Sprang's version of the Joker being more a clown than a maniac. Ma…

We always used SuperPro as our gag book to discuss FOMO. The idea being if anytime in the future there is an announcement of the NFL or a football player character being introduced in the MCU, this book will skyrocket! Why SuperPro you ask? It is considered one of the worst comic stories written. Let us know what you think! https://linktr.ee/MagicC…

If you have been the victim of FOMO due to influencers, you may be entitled to compensation, just kidding, but won't that be great. Listen in as we discuss FOMO and the impact it has on the hobby and more importantly, the collector's wallet. If you have a FOMO story, please share in the comment section below as we have all been a victim to it as on…

We have another unboxing video! This time, Paul unboxes an early Fantastic Four comic. While putting together a FF run of issues 1-10, Paul is only missing issues 6 & 7. Issue 7 is the first appearance of Kurrgo and it has a “flying saucer” cover. Not a major key issue but an early single digit FF book nonetheless. With this book, only issue 6 is l…

On the next BTAS Rewatch, Scarecrow has entered into the mix. We are introduced to the disgraced Jonathan Crane looking to get revenge on his old job, while also giving us the most iconic line in the entire series. The episode also takes a deep dive into what drives Bruce to be Batman and to live up to the Wayne legacy that he was born into. In add…

Having recently participated in two cons as vendors, listen in as we discuss the good and the bad of being in the booth for days. We talk about events leading up to the con, dealing with customers, networking with other vendors, the advantages and disadvantages of being at the booth all day, and everything post con. If you have ever thought about b…

On the next BTAS Rewatch, we are introduced to Poison Ivy. The rogues gallery continues to expand and we get to see a lot more of Bruce Wayne and his effect on his friends and Gotham City. The character development was cut short in a single 22 minute intro, but the friendship between Bruce and Harvey is evident while setting the stage for devastati…

Did you know Disney is celebrating its 100 year anniversary? There have been hundreds of listings of new merchandise honoring this incredible milestone and Marvel Comics decided to pay homage with our favorite Disney characters recreating classic covers. Disney will be offering 12 variant covers to Amazing Spiderman this year with currently only si…

Well the time has finally come to unbox over 61 books that we received from CGC. We have a little bit of everything: key 1st appearances, artist covers, and Darkwing Duck. What more can you ask for? Overall, a success even though some books hurt not getting the 9.8, I am looking at you Amazing Spiderman 4, Humberto Ramos variant cover. Let us know …

On this rewatch of BTAS, we get our 1st appearance of the Joker. There is no origin story for this introduction, and that’s just fine. Though not a strong introduction episode, what it does give us is the insanity that is the Joker, and as a bonus, we’re also introduced to Harley. Some average no-name dude gets a case of road rage on the highway, o…

It’s time for Animaniacs…literally! Check out our latest unboxing and showcasing of Yakko, Wakko, and Dot. Super7 continues to outdo themselves with the incredible detail provided in these figures. When you see them in person, you will definitely be saying HELLO NURSE!!! and we can’t about the laboratory mice whose genes have been spliced, Pinky an…

In this latest rewatch of BTAS, we get our first episode without a villain from Batman’s Rogues Gallery. This episode focuses on Gotham’s underworld and focuses on 2 feuding mob bosses. Jimmy likes to call this one the afterschool special since it deals with the issues of drug addiction, but it’s a strong episode that deals with mature subject matt…

V for Vendetta is probably on the list of best soirees ever written in comics. Alan Moore pens a story about revolution, politics and at the same time creates a symbol used in real life to create anarchy and chaos. Guy Fawkes! https://linktr.ee/MagicCityPodcast Appease the Algorithm Gods! Hit us with a LIKE! Comment and Subscribe! Follow us on Inst…

Phase 5 of the MCU has kicked off with the release of Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania. Film critics haven’t been kind with their reviews, but we’re not quite sure why they’ve been bashing it. Grab those Pym Particles and join us in the Quantum Realm as we review Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania, but be warned our review is loaded with spoilers! Let us k…

In this latest rewatch of BTAS, we’re introduced to Clay Face. With this episode, BTAS continues the trend of turning an obscure, one dimensional Batman villain into a more complex villain with a tragic backstory. Matt Hagen is a popular actor that becomes addicted to a face cream that allows him to mold his face anyway he chooses after being disfi…

The Comic Book Community continues to ride this crazy roller coaster with a seemingly never ending dip. Recently with the James Gunn announcement, we saw a rise in a handful of comics, but the overwhelming trends continue to pre Covid levels. Can we discuss the Newsstand vs Direct price differential? Do you agree or do you think it slightly ridicul…

"Revenge is a dish best served cold." The coolest (pardon the pun) intro to an episode of BTAS introduces us to Mr. Freeze, who would become one of the best villains in the series. Gone is the campy Golden Age Mr. Freeze, replaced by a cold, emotionless Mr. Freeze that is tortured by the loss of his love and the accident that caused his condition. …

Welcome to our latest review of Batman: The Animated Series as we tackle the 2nd episode that was broadcast. On Leather Wings was originally supposed to be the premiere episode for the series, and you can definitely see why. This episode of BTAS is packed with establishing shots and several 1st appearances, and plays up the horror angle to the deli…

SneakerHeads Unite!!! Listen in as we discuss the latest Mystery Box Controversy that happened at SneakerCon and how the entire community united and supported the ban of Mystery Boxes moving forward. Shows how powerful any community can become if we all unite under one goal. What cause would you like the Comic Book Community to unite against or in …

There have been several wrestlers that have tried to make the jump to Hollywood, but not all of them succeed. Several wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and Stone Cold Steve Austin have tried to make that jump, but never found that same success in Hollywood. Though some wrestlers have had some mild success making the jump to acting, none h…

We start our review of BTAS with episode 1, a 2-part episode that was not originally planned as the premiere episode. Fun fact: we will be reviewing the show in the original broadcast order. The Cat and The Claw introduces us to Catwoman, Batman, and an Art Deco/1930s version of Gotham very much influenced by the Tim Burton Films. Join us as we rev…

Batman: The Animated Series premiered on September 5, 1992 and hit the ground running. The four-time Emmy Award-winning show, inspired by the 2 Tim Burton films, had an immediate impact on pop culture and on the comics, and gave us what most would call the definitive voices for both Batman and the Joker: Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, respectively. …

Today’s the day!!!! James Gunn finally gave us a taste of what to expect from the first slate of DC’s connected universe. A complete reboot beginning with 5 movies and 5 TV shows. Listen in as we discuss Chapter 1 titled Gods and Monsters mixing in some of our favorites like Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern and some new properties such as Superg…

Another Magic City Unboxing! Tune in as we complete Optimus Prime with Robosen’s latest release of the full body trailer along with all the accessories. The video does not do it justice to the size and the amount of detail that was place into this interactive app controlled toy. Looking forward to the next release and realistically hoping for a Sou…

With the current state of the market, a friend came to us and asked what books would you buy with a $1,000 to start collecting / investing in the hobby. Listen in as we each provide our own take on the books we would recommend. #comicbooks #comics #podcast https://linktr.ee/MagicCityPodcast Appease the Algorithm Gods! Hit us with a LIKE! Comment an…

We've been saving a bunch of mail-calls for this unboxing video! Paul picked up a House of Secrets issue 1 CGC 3.5. This is the book which started the HOS run which later in issue 92, Swamp Thing makes his first appearance. The FOMO book was Thor issue 6 Second Print in a CGC 9.8. This cover shows Thanos wearing the 7th Infinity Stone which apparen…

If you have been following us, you know we grew up on TMNT and what happens when kids grow up and have money, they get big kid toys. Check out the latest unboxing of the graded Mutant Raphael action figure from @ActionFigureGalore. This is a collaboration between two of MagicCity favorite things, TMNT and Universal Monsters #tmnt #unboxing #univers…

Santa got us exactly what we wanted, even if he was one day late. Check out our video showcasing the collection we purchased the day after Christmas. It was 4 short boxes and 41 slabs, which we have named our Christmas Variant Collection because it contained some many exclusive variants with a majority of them signed containing COAs. Let us know wh…

We have another toy unboxing coming your way. Take a look at these classic Simpsons figures from the original line followed by some modern day classics featuring the entire Griffin Family. If you know us, you know we are all things pop culture and having the opportunity to purchase these figures from BoomBangPowToys was too good to pass up. Stonecu…

#100episodes #podcast #popculture That's right, your eyes are not deceiving you. It's been 100 episodes and we're still here. If you've stuck with us, thank you for joining us on this wild journey. For episode 100 we're taking it back to our favorite episodes and reminiscing about how the podcast has evolved since it first began. As we closed out y…

With currently 30 films and 11 shows/specials spread over 4 phases, do you have to watch all of them to understand what's going on in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Should you watch it in sequential order or release order? Join us as we get into the heated debate of whether or not you need to watch everything related to the MCU or if you can just p…

#henrycavill #superman #dcu #podcast The news is out, Henry Cavill is done as Superman. James Gunn, Co-CEO of DC Studios, has decided to start cleaning house as he forges the new future of DC Studios' film slate. Join us as we discuss Gunn's moves so far: erasing everything from the Zach Snyder era. Will these moves be for the better? We certainly …

#ai #artificialintelligence #podcast With the increasing popularity of AI art and the ease in creating it, we're decided to dive in and see what the craze is all about. We discuss the impact of AI art on traditional artists and what that may mean for the future of art. Is the use of AI to create art just a tool for those that are unable to create i…

Will Marvel Studios focus on quality over quantity with future projects? With Marvel Studios' Phase 4 now complete, many have criticized the quality of many of the films and tv shows that were released during the phase. Are some of those critiques blown out of proportion? Sure, but there are valid issues with several phase 4 projects. Join us as we…

She's creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, and inspired the latest tiktok dance craze, she's Wednesday Addams. Listen in as we discuss Netflix's latest original series, Wednesday, and spoiler alert, it's fantastic. It felt nostalgic and new at the same time with Jenna Ortega providing her own spin to the role and Christina Rucci passing the tor…

Last week felt like an early Christmas gift with all trailer debuts. Listen in as we discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, James Gunn last ride with Marvel, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, introducing the Maximals and hopefully the Predacons, Indiana Jones and Dial of Destiny, and finishing off with Super Mario Bros, showing everything from L…

Have you ever been on a roller coaster than has been climbing for the past two years and all of sudden drops without end in sight? No, well consider yourself lucky, because the comic book community has been on this ride and we can’t seem to get off. Listen in as we discuss the current state of the market and when we expect to see an end in sight. S…

Is the grass always greenier on the other platform? Like it or not, WhatNot has changed the game for collectibles. Listen in as we take a deep dive into the platform that has been the center of some much discussion from veteran and rookie collectors alike. Some of the tactics utilized are interesting but is the platform designed to be more of an ex…