BOTTOM'S UP

The Ward's favorite pub is an excellent choice to ring in New Years Eve. Come in your favorite ugly sweater and be entered to win, wait for it...another ugly sweater! DJ Dee Jay will be counting down the end of 2022, but until then, there is karaoke featuring favorites from the past year. Don't get your dates confused, or you might find yourself stumbling into the weekly Jocks & Socks or Harnesses & Ho's.

BANG! POW! ZAP!

You might not have superpowers, but you can celebrate like a hero at Bang! Pow! Zap. Owner, Lydia Stark is hosting a costume party and encourages participants to dress up as their favorite Vanguard superhero. Geeks can come together, celebrate the end of the year and she promises at least one of Vanguard's newest heroes will be making an entrance. Villains need not attend.

MIDNIGHT ALLEY

Have powers and want to bring in the New Year with the best in the business? Midnight Alley will be hosting its annual celebration, saying farewell to 2022 as Scarlet Drozdov debuts her first new album in almost a decade. The drinks are strong and so are the heroes. No powers, no admission. But in recent years, the party in the parking lot is almost as exciting as what goes on inside.

WHO'S THAT NAKED MYSTERY MAN?

We’ve all been there. Out for a couple drinks, hoping you’re going to end the night with your legs pointing to the heavens. No judgement. You’ve just had the best sex of your life, but as you go to thank him, you realize you can’t remember his name. Blame it on booze or blame it on the needing to see if his bulge kept its promise. Don’t worry, I’ve got a couple of sure-fire tricks to reveal your stud’s identity.

1. Wallet Diving - Maybe he’s taking a nap after an evening of servicing or he’s hopped in the shower. It means you have a few minutes to play Secret Agent Man. Go straight to the jeans he hurled on the floor. License. Credit Card. Expired Blockbuster Card. Voila, now you know.
2. Driver’s License Photo - Bad driver’s license photos are a competition and everybody knows the rules. One person says, “I have the worst photo.” The other person will say, “Mine is pretty bad.” Say, prove it. There you go. They fell for the oldest trick in the book.
3. What’s Your Name? - This is a bit more daring. Ask them their name. It’ll be a moment of awkward, but when he says, “John.” You laugh and say, “I know that. I meant your last name.” Not a tactic for those who easily blush.

IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

A handjob is a staple in any couple’s sexual repertoire. What man can say no to having his cock as the center of attention? None, I say. But a quality handjob is a practiced skill. Too often it’s a, “Fast track to the finale” tactic. While good for a quick cum shot, it can lose the magic that makes a man ooze. As the person giving it, you literally have their fate in your hand. Want it to last and have him begging? Hold a slow tempo and now and then speed up, but slow it down again if you notice his body tensing. Let him know who’s in control. Grip can be equally important. Sometimes a whole palm using the skin to jerk is wonderful. But don’t discount a simple pointer finger to thumb circle working the length of his shaft. Texture and the tactile nature plays a role as well. Want to mix it up? Add some spit/lube. It’s a different sensation for each. And if you’re feeling domineering, drag it out until he says those magic words, “Please, can I cum?”

Dear Reader,

Taking over as the managing editor of Vanguard City's premiere magazine for superheroes has been an incredibly humbling experience. It's not enough to feature emerging heroes and the battles they wage against the rising super villain threat. The Beacon is more than a detailed blow-by-blow. Our mission is to highlight the sexy heroes behind the mask.

I'm excited to stay at the helm for another year and keep providing amazing content to our readers. There will be stories that warm your soul, leave you laughing, and leave you yearning for more. Always feel free to write the Beacon and share your favorite stories or articles. Our success is depend on you, the reader. And for that, I am eternally grateful.