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Although everything seems to be forever on the internet, it really isn't. It's oh so fragile, and the prime time of your life can be crossed out by one CEO's pen swipe.

Despite the malware warnings, The Beat has not been compromised. Thanks to everyone for all the emails and tweets! It's all part of a...

In an earlier post, I alluded to the trials of 2012, and the sorrow of losing my dear cat Inky at age (almost) 20....

Okay let's get down and dirty! As they used to say in AOL chat rooms, a/s check! Who are you???? We need to know.

Over the last day or so, I posted two polls on what you do and do not want to see, content-wise, here at The...

I don't intend to give daily update updates on Peter David's condition following his stroke, but his wife Kathleen has a blog post yesterday called simply How do you tell a 10 year old that her father might never be the same? and its a powerful, affecting piece of writing. Those who know Kathleen know she's a talented writer and creator herself and following her blog will undoubtedly be the best way to follow Peter's progress and to send along continued best wishes. The good news is that Peter is showing signs of recovering, and things are not as bad as they might have been. But it's still a long hard road for them.

At the behest of retailer Brian Hibbs, here is a chance to sound off on what you LEAST WANT TO SEE here at The Beat, your daily news source for Instant Vietnamese Coffee. Vote for as many as you like! As always if there is something you detest that isn't listed here, use the comments to warn the world.

Hey....polls! As we're an ever evolving construct here, Team Beat is standing by to give you more of what YOU want to see. Is it pictures of hunky Brit stars? Scathing industry analysis? Panels from Mort Meskin comics? YOU hold the key! You can vote in as many or as few (gulp) categories as you want. Don't see what you're looking for? Sound your horn in the comments!

2012 was a wacky year here at Stately Beat Manor and we look back at the good and the bad.

  All the best to all Beat readers and their loved ones—let's hope it's a safe and peaceful one. Did you get some good toys for...

Last night a bunch of folks gathered together to remember editor and comics community member Marc Wilkofsky, who died last month. There was a...

The Beat's Year-End Survey questions are out and Person of the Year polling has begun, but just to warm you up, we'd like to...