Two nerd things that go great together
For you folks surfing The Beat late tonight, check out tonight's "Superhero" themed episode of MYTHBUSTERS, another favorite of the nerderotti out there.
As we...
McClouds return to base
While we were out of town, the McCloud clan returned from a year-long tour that saw them traveling this great nation of ours and...
Peter Bagge’s whereabouts
Peter Bagge writes to reveal a series of public appearances for the rootin' tootin' tooner:
Big Doin’s for me starting next week! First up...
Jack Kirby Day
It is the 90th anniversary of Jack Kirby's birth.
Mark Evanier remembers
Jack Kirby would have been 90 years old today.
I know I write...
A few links
§ Toronto Fan Expo link round-up at Sequential.
§ Round-up of cupcakes in comics courtesy Rachel Kramer Bussel:
§ Jon Spencer Geek explosion interview at Daily...
Harvey Pekar meets Anthony Bourdain
Harvey Pekar's appearance on No Reservations aired last night but we're sure you can catch it in reruns.
Viral sites come to comics
All us nerds know plenty of these viral websites tied into things like the new Batman movie or LOST. Now, there's actually one tied...
Beat delayed
The Beat has been unavoidably detained in a remote location, and will return later in the day.
Project Rooftop hosts Wieringo tribute week
PR:
In memory of Mike Wieringo, who passed away Aug. 12, Project: Rooftop has announced an open call for redesigns of Bart Allen (Impulse/Kid Flash/The...
MTV news: Auf Der Mar, Vaughan
§ Former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf Der Mar has become the latest celeb to add a comic book to their multi...
Griep wins Heavyweight crown
When he isn't writing comics or radio plays, Terrance Griep Jr. is also known as midwest wrestling villain Spiderbaby, surely one of the more...
