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The country and the world were shocked by the visuals that came out of Baltimore, Maryland after a cargo ship crash resulted in the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge But while the adults in the room were doing what needed to be done, you had folks like Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and others[...]

Early this morning in Baltimore, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was hit by a cargo ship Home to Diamond Comic Distributors, Baltimore looms large in the comic book industry Here is how a number of comic book and adjacent folk reacted as the news began to break. Mark Walters: My God, this is[...]

The 2023 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards or Ringo Awards were presented at Baltimore Comic-Con sponsored by Cards, Comics & Collectibles, as well as A Wave Blue World, Big Lick Comic-Con, Boom Studios, Comix Well Spring, Gem City Comic Con, Geppi Family Enterprises, Hake's Auctions, Hard Rock Cafe, Image Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Modern[...]

Dreamers & Make-Believers Books is a new "Community Bookstore, Comic Book Shop & Coffeehouse" and opened by its owner Miranda Nordell at 400 South Highland Avenue, Highlandtown, opposite the Lutheran Church in Baltimore, Maryland last week They say "We are so excited to open an inclusive comic shop, coffeehouse & bookstore in Southeast Baltimore, focused[...]

At the Baltimore Retailer Summit, former DC Publisher and current EIC of Frank Miller Presents, Dan DiDio talked about the need for a move away from variant covers and other gimmicks when selling comic books, both to retailers and to readers Indeed Anyway, apropos of nothing, here are two variant covers from the Baltimore Retailer[...]

Their unique Romeo and Juliet type love soon blossoms, but with it comes your normal teenage problems and shenanigans. What I personally love about the majority of John Waters films is his dedication and deep love of Baltimore His movies take place here — showing this normally looked down on the city in a positive light[...]

You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here. Batman Artist Norm Breyfogle Died on Monday, Aged 58 Batpenis Strikes Again – DC Comics Won't Reprint Batman: Damned #1 – and #2 is Late That New Sean Gordon Murphy Series is Actually Batman: Curse of the White Knight So About That Millennium Falcon Ride Coming to Disneyland The First[...]

Bleacher Beer from Flying Dog Brewery is the perfect sippable brew for a day out watching a baseball game!

If you haven't heard, Baltimore is getting its very own CosGala event in September! I got to chat with the mastermind behind the event, Tranquil Ashes Cosplay She gave us some insight to the event, what she's excited for, and more! Bleeding Cool: What inspired you to start the CosGala?  Tranquil Ashes: Like a lot of big ideas,[...]

Last weekend I got to attend Transcendent Events' Nerdpocalypse at Baltimore's Power Plant Live I was invited to be a guest judge for the costume contest, but even if I hadn't been a guest judge, I knew this event was a must-see Kevin and Holly Hock put on these nerd events once a month, and each[...]

The Nerds of Color and Black Heroes Matter have come together to create an event for those affected by FanCon's sudden postponement: WICOMICON! This pop-up con will be held on April 28th at 1100 Wicomico Street in Baltimore According to the amazing group putting this show on: "This week, diverse pop culture fans from all over the[...]

Orioles Opening Day is a big deal in Baltimore Fans from around the area usually take off from work to go downtown to enjoy the area's festivities Seriously, even if you don't have a ticket to the game, the entire Downtown Baltimore area is in the game day spirit From drink specials to free food,[...]

If you're looking for something to do April 14th and are near the Baltimore area, why not check out Transcendent Events' Nerdpocalypse at Power Plant Live? Kevin Hock is putting on one of the biggest nerd parties ever, and he's going out of his way to make sure it's an inclusive, safe, and fun environment for[...]

National Bohemian, known colloquially as Natty Boh, has released a new beer flavor for the first time in 30 years: the Crab Shack Shandy! But is it any good?

It's actually really gross. The Charmery in Hampden — a popular Baltimore neighborhood — is known for its unique and delightful ice cream flavors The shop offers fanciful twists on popular flavors such as vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, and then offers unique flavors such as black sesame, cheese fries, apple ginger, and this one: Old Bay[...]

Every year in Baltimore, millions of people from all over gather together on a small — but mighty — street 34th Street, located in the popular Hampden neighborhood, has been dazzling tourists and locals alike since 1947 (the same year Miracle on 34th Street premiered in theaters), with intricate Christmas lights, dazzling decorations, and unique[...]

Charles Street in Baltimore — has always kind of been there It's been in business for well over 50 years (all in the same family, to boot) and other than a small closure earlier this year, it's been a go too place for hip, young locals Full disclosure: they do not sell food here But[...]

Charles Street in the Station North area of Baltimore, the diner fit right in alongside Club Charles and The Depot. But then it closed down unexpectedly It obviously re-opened, and since then the menu has gradually gotten smaller Gone are the days where they had a rather extensive sandwich menu (I miss you, tuna melt) and[...]

Wesley Lowery's ground-breaking 2016 bestseller They Can't Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America's Racial Justice is coming to television AMC announced that the nonfiction book has been ordered to development as a potential dramatic series LaToya Morgan (Into the Badlands, Turn: Washington's Spies) will serve as series writer, and will[...]

Paper Moon Diner–located on 227 West 28th Street in Baltimore, MD–is a local favorite I've been going to this place for years, and the food had remained consistently great for years The real winner her however, is the decor Almost every inch of the place is covered in action figures and art, making the building[...]

The Ringo Awards, named to celebrate Mike Wieringo and replacing the Harvey Awards at Baltimore Comic Con, come in two phases, a nomination phase and a final voting phase. The nomination phase is open to fans, while the final ballot can only be voted on by comic pros For the nomination phase, a Jury representing a[...]

After weeks of friendly trash-talking between Bleeding Cool writers Jeremy "Big Ohio" Konrad and Lauren "Baltimore" Sisselman over various social media accounts (as well as behind the scenes), the editors told them to put their bantering to the test since they'll both be on assignment at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando from April 13th –[...]

Universal Fan Con (@UniversalFanCon) passed their pledge goal of $25,000 a just after 22:00 est. Jude Terror previously told you about the convention, which they'll hold at the Baltimore Convention Centre, and has been setup with the goal (according to the Kickstarter) to be: First multi-fandom Con dedicated to inclusion, highlighting Women, LGBTQ, the Disabled and Persons[...]

But here are 52 stories we have, for now, spinning out of Baltimore Comic-Con and the Baltimore Retail Summit that preceded it… stripped and stranded by publisher A good way to catch up. Diamond Dennis Barger Challenges Diamond Over Shipping Damages At Baltimore Comic Con Diamond's Olive Branch Is Getting A Full Makeover Diamond Retail Summit Moves From Baltimore[...]

As shown to retailers at Baltimore Diamond Retailer Summit, from Cameron Stewart, Brandon Fletcher and Babs Tarr, a sneak look at Motor Crush, their new series from Image Comics, and sent out by Diamond Comic Distributors. See more from Baltimore, right here.   As shown to retailers at Baltimore Diamond Retailer Summit, from Cameron Stewart, Brandon Fletcher[...]

Nathan Becker writes I'm a dad of 3 kids under 6, so anytime I want to go to my LCS or a Con I'm worried about what my kids can do, or not, and what activities there are, or not! I was very excited to see that the Baltimore Comic Con has a big area[...]

Comics book retailer and Bleeding Cool's mascot at Baltimore Comic Con, Dennis Barger, makes the case to Diamond Comic Distributors representatives  that the same Diamond cardboard box of 20 years ago that held $50 worth of comics now holds $500 worth – and that there has to be a better way of distributing comics that[...]

This 11×17 original colour Wonder Woman sketch by Yanick Paquette was stolen out of Fred Bronaugh's car at Baltimore Comic Con. If someone tries to sell it to you, please let him – and us -know. This 11×17 original colour Wonder Woman sketch by Yanick Paquette was stolen out of Fred Bronaugh's car at Baltimore Comic Con. If someone[...]

Nathan Becker went to the Valiant Entertainment panel at Baltimore Comic Con today. At Valiant's panel today they talked all things Reborn, and what is coming up is going to be epic! Bloodshot #18, the epilogue to Bloodshot Island has a cover I want to slab For any Jaws fans out there,  this is a must have[...]

This is what happens when everyone at Baltimore Comic Con has to evacuate the convention centre…. …courtesy of our friend Dennis Barger who also found himself on the outs for a second show in a row. Find more from Baltimore… Is there a rule that at every comic convention someone has to trigger the fire alarm?  It seems[...]