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…
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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 […]
Deadpool videogame on the way – see the trailer!
Everyone’s favourite merc-with-a-mouth, Deadpool, is to star in his own videogame from High Moon Studios, set for release in 2013! Marvel unveiled the first trailer for the game at Comic-Con 2012… (Warning: There is a little strong language from Mr. Wilson) Check out the Deadpool section of our eBay store!
ACE Comics supports Invasion Colchester 2012
On August 18th this year, the second annual Invasion Colchester takes place in England’s oldest recorded town, and once again ACE Comics are helping out. Invasion Colchester is raising money for three local charities – the Invicta Foundation, Colchester Community Voluntary Services and the Colchester Hospitals Charity – with a whole host of superheroes and […]
Tripwire celebrates 20 years
One of the UK’s most in-depth comic-genre magazines, Tripwire, celebrates it’s 20th year of publication this year. To mark the event, a special, 214 page, 20th Anniversary edition will be published. The book will include classic interviews with creators like Mike (Hellboy) Mignola, Alan (Watchmen, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) Moore, Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman, Batman […]
New titles debuting this September in ‘Illuminations’
Six month’s down the line and it’s new Illuminations time. This month get a look at DC’s massive New 52 Issue #0 event along with all the other major publishers’ series beginning in September, plus a host of great new graphic novels and collected editions, staff picks, the Walking Dead and Biff’s bit. Happy reading… […]
Another New Dark Knight Rises Trailer
In conjunction with the Lumia 900, Nokia have posted a 4th trailer for the Dark Knight Rises on their YouTube channel. The Dark Knight Rises opens on 20th July 2012. You can get the Knightfall saga that inspired the film here.
3 New Spider-Man Movie Clips!
In anticipation of the imminent release of The Amazing Spider-Man (Tuesday July 3rd – 18 days people!), 3 clips from the film have been released. In the first, ‘See Him In Action’, we get to see Spidey evading the police… The second, ‘Second In His Class’, focuses on Peter Parker with Gwen Stacy and Dr […]
New ACE Southend store open ahead of schedule
The new ACE Comics Southend store is open for business as from today! With an original moving date of 18th June, we’ve had to bring everything forward slightly, so you can now get your comics instore at: ACE COMICS, 28 CLARENCE STREET, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 1BD. Opening times: Tues – Sat: 10:00am – 5:30pm Sun – […]
Some bank holiday reading in Illuminations
Just in time for the bank holiday, we have June’s Illuminations showcasing the major publisher’s brand new series debuting in August. There is also a look at Batman: Knightfall in ‘History Books’, staff picks, ‘Novel Ideas’ and the always insightful ‘Biff’s Bit’. Take a gander and download below: Previous issues are available here.
Animated ‘Dark Knight Returns’ cast revealed
Hollywood Reporter have revealed the cast for the DC animated move based on Frank Miller‘s Dark Knight Returns. Batman/Bruce Wayne will be voiced by ‘Robocop’ star Peter Weller, with Ariel Winter from ‘Modern Family’ playing Robin. Also cast are Wade Williams (Prison Break), David Selby and Michael McKean. Bruce Timm, executuive producer on DC’s animated […]