John Waters, the God of filth, has made some of the more memorable movies to come out of the world of cinema. From the smash hit Hairspray, to the cult classic Female Trouble, he's straddled the delicate line between camp and filth, making each one of his films an absolute delight. In the case of […]
Welcome to the daily Lying In The Gutters. A runaround yesterday's news on the site and what we might expect today. 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 […]
Nothing screams summer more than baseball in July — especially if you can spend the afternoon or evening at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, like I recently did. Without a doubt Camden Yards is one of the most beautiful stadiums in the MLB, and even if the O's aren't doing so hot, there's still plenty […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you still reeling from the news of Universal FanCon going the way of the dodo? The fandom community has come together in some pretty amazing ways the past few days, and something wonderful has happened. The Nerds of Color and Black Heroes Matter have come together to create an event for those affected by […]
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 […]
Let me fill you in on a secret (that I think everyone knows): I love National Bohemian Beer. I have Mr. Boh — the winking mascot — tattooed on my arm. So when Pabst Blue Ribbon, the parent company of National Bohemian, released a new Natty Boh flavor, I knew what I had to do! […]
If you're from the Maryland area, you know what Old Bay is. If you've never heard of it, it's a seasoning made by McCormick Spice Company, and it goes on everything. Traditionally people put it on crab, shrimp, and other seafood, but truthfully it goes on everything. Fries, beer, soup, sandwiches, salads, and yes — […]
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 […]
Club Charles — located at 1724 N. 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 […]
Years ago my ex and I drove by this spot on Charles Street and were immediately drawn in. The exterior sign said "milkshakes" bold and proud, but the windows were all covered up with newspaper. For the following year the mysterious milkshakes place remained empty. And then one day, almost without any fan fare, Lost […]
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 […]
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 […]
They're still coming. 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 […]
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.
