MTV have released a first glimpse of the impressive-looking animated adaption of Frank Miller‘s The Dark Knight Returns. Have a look below… If you like the look of this, you’ll love the original graphic novel: £14.99 BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS FRANK MILLER, KLAUS JANSON. 224 Pages “It is ten years after an aging Batman […]
This Week’s Comics (01 August 2012)
All titles are due to hit the shelves on Wednesday, 1st August… PROTOTYPE 2 HC Dark Horse Comics Return to the virus-infected Manhattan of Prototype in this new graphic novel bridging the blockbuster game with its highly anticipated sequel! Written by Prototype 2 game writer and comics writer Dan Jolley (JSA: The Liberty File, Firestorm, […]
Cover of the Week #30
Week #30, 22 to go! The covers splashed across the shelves this week had a few fine examples among them. The most notable were X-Treme X-Men #1 by Julian Totino Tedesco, Winter Soldier #8 by Steve Epting, Arthur Adams’ encounter with the Avengers on Secret Avengers #29 and a fine Garrus Vakarian portrait on the […]
ACE Comics (literally) in the news!
ACE Comics‘ very own office wiz, Victoria Ellesley was interviewed about the ‘Rise of the Comic Girl’ for the New Woman section of the Colchester Gazette. In the article, Victoria talks about comics and conventions, as well as her take on female fans of the industry. Click on the image below for an enlarged version…
Download Illuminations and see the new series beginning in October
The brand new edition of Illuminations is available for download now! This month you’ll find the massive amount of the major publisher’s new titles debuting with an issue #1 in October, plus our pick of new graphic novels and collected editions, recommended reading, Watchmen, our first ‘Have Your Say’ letter (thanks Neil) and Biff’s bit! […]
Man of Steel trailers – let the wait begin…
Following a first viewing in cinemas with The Dark Knight Rises, Warner Bros have uploaded two versions of their first trailer for Zack Snyder‘s Superman reboot, The Man Of Steel. The content is the same but the voiceovers differ on each one. The first features Russell Crowe as Jor-El… …while the second has Kevin Costner […]
This Week’s Comics (25 July 2012)
All titles are due to hit the shelves on Wednesday, 25th July… DAREDEVIL BY MARK WAID TP VOL 01 Marvel Comics It’s a fresh start for the Man Without Fear, with the all-star creative team of writer Mark Waid (CAPTAIN AMERICA) and artists Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) at the helm! Matt Murdock […]
Cover of the Week #29
There were a few covers that leapt out at us this week. Some of us love a good Beatles pastiche and were pleasantly surprised to see Knights of the Dinner Table #187 on the shelves, complete with ‘Yellow Submarine‘ inspired cover. Also of not this week was Fiona Staples‘ work on the front of Saga […]
The Dark Knight Rises Week: Classic Bat-Books #5 – Hush
As we countdown to the release of The Dark Knight Rises today, we are offering up a classic Bat-book every day this week. All of the books are have FREE POSTAGE and include a bonus copy of Legends of the Dark Knight #1 from 1989! £18.99 BATMAN: HUSH JEPH LOEB, JIM LEE. 320 Pages The […]
Want to start collecting Batman?
Gripped by the Dark Knight Rises fever? Considering collecting Batman comic books? Now is a great time to jump on to the various Batman series as the current incarnation is still very young! Only 11 issues have passed so far in the DC New 52 Relaunch, and with a number of second prints available, it’s […]
ACE Gaming Centre: August 2012 Schedule
Here is the list of events taking place at the ACE Gaming Centre this August… Saturday 4th Magic the Gathering M13 Game Day (12:30-17:00) Sunday 5th Casual Gaming (12:30-17:00) Friday 10th Friday Night Magic Standard (19:15-22:00) Saturday 11th Pokémon ‘Dragons Exalted’ Pre-Release Event (12:15-17:00) YuGiOh! ACE League Grand Prix (12:30-17:00) Sunday 12th Cardfight! Vanguard Event […]
The Dark Knight Rises Week: Classic Bat-Books #4 – A Death In The Family
As we countdown to the release of The Dark Knight Rises on Friday, we are offering up a classic Bat-book every day this week. All of the books are have FREE POSTAGE and include a bonus copy of Legends of the Dark Knight #1 from 1989! £18.99 BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY JIM STARLIN, […]