First Cork Comic Con draws thousands of fans to the Marina Market  

Cork held its first ever Comic Con event last weekend drawing more than 6,000 visitors to the Marina Market.

From cosplayers and gamers to families and lifelong fans, attendees gathered for panels, exhibitions, and celebrity meet-and-greets.

Among the special guests were Cork native Michael “Mick” Mellamphy, who provided the performance capture and voice work for Sean MacGuire in Red Dead Redemption II. 

Emma Gregory, known for her work as Minthara in Baldur’s Gate III and voice acting across gaming and fantasy franchises, was also in attendance.

Meanwhile, attendees also had the opportunity to meet Roger Clark, the actor behind Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption II, who participated in panels and meet and greet sessions.

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In addition to celebrity panels and autograph sessions, the weekend featured events such as medieval sword-fighting displays and stage combat demos. 

Also there was an artist alley highlighting local and national illustrators, comic creators and independent publishers. There was a trader hall selling collectibles, graphic novels, figures, props, and memorabilia.

Meanwhile, a cosplay competition was held and there were gaming zones with consoles on location.

Derek Cosgrove, one of the organisers of Comic Con, said the event at the Marina Market had something for everyone.

“To see such a diverse crowd come together from families and lifelong fans to cosplayers and gamers has been amazing.

“The response has been beyond what we imagined and it shows how much appetite there is for this kind of event in Cork.”

Karl Walsh, Comic Con co-organiser, added he was delighted with the way Cork has embraced its first Comic Con.

“The Marina Market proved the perfect home for an event that celebrated imagination, talent, and community.”