Aztec Ace
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Aztec Ace was a comic title from the defunct independent publisher Eclipse Comics
. Originally written by Doug Moench
and pencilled by Dan Day, 15 issues appeared from 1984 to 1985. (The characters reappeared in the 1988 Total Eclipse
comic series.) Other contributors to Aztec Ace were inker Nestor Redondo
, inker Ron Harris
, artist Mike Gustovich, artist Tom Yeates, colorist Philip DeWalt, colorist Steve Oliff
, colorist Sam Parsons, letterer Carrie Spiegle, and Eclipse editor cat yronwode
. The Aztec Ace logo was created by Denis McFarling.
The story revolved around a time traveller named Ace (real name: Caza), whose goal was to save the timestream from unraveling through various intricate adventures. Ace is from the 23rd Century, with his base in pre-contact Aztec Mexico; he often visited ancient Egypt. His main enemy is Nine-Crocodile, who creates time paradoxes in an attempt to save his own dimension at the expense of other realities, especially, the modern world as we know it.
Characteristics of the series were time travel, the use of cultural icons such as political figures, historical situations, songs, and cult movies in unexpected situations, and philosophical musing. Historical renderings of ancient cultures were detailed and imaginative. Careful reading, broad knowledge, and patience were required of the reader, as well as some understanding of the ongoing storyline, all of which possibly prevented it from gathering a large following.
Eclipse Comics
Eclipse Comics was an American comic book publisher, one of several independent publishers during the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1978, it published the first graphic novel intended for the newly created comic book specialty store market...
. Originally written by Doug Moench
Doug Moench
Douglas Moench , better known as Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok.-Biography:...
and pencilled by Dan Day, 15 issues appeared from 1984 to 1985. (The characters reappeared in the 1988 Total Eclipse
Total Eclipse (comic)
Total Eclipse was a comic book mini-series in five parts published by Eclipse Comics in 1988. The title was a cross-company crossover in the style of Crisis on Infinite Earths, and intended to bring all of Eclipse's characters together, no matter how obscure or bizarre.The title consisted of a main...
comic series.) Other contributors to Aztec Ace were inker Nestor Redondo
Nestor Redondo
Nestor Redondo was a comic-book artist best known for his work for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and other American publishers in the 1970s and early 1980s.-Early life and career:...
, inker Ron Harris
Ron Harris
Ronald Harris may refer to:* Ronald Dale Harris , former computer programmer for the Nevada Gaming Control Board* Ron Harris , 1960s English footballer* Ron Harris , nude photographer...
, artist Mike Gustovich, artist Tom Yeates, colorist Philip DeWalt, colorist Steve Oliff
Steve Oliff
Steve Oliff is an American comic book artist who has worked as a colorist in the comics industry since 1978.-Biography:...
, colorist Sam Parsons, letterer Carrie Spiegle, and Eclipse editor cat yronwode
Catherine yronwode
Catherine "Cat" Yronwode is an American writer, editor, graphic designer, typesetter, publisher, and practitioner of folk magic with an extensive career in the comic book industry....
. The Aztec Ace logo was created by Denis McFarling.
The story revolved around a time traveller named Ace (real name: Caza), whose goal was to save the timestream from unraveling through various intricate adventures. Ace is from the 23rd Century, with his base in pre-contact Aztec Mexico; he often visited ancient Egypt. His main enemy is Nine-Crocodile, who creates time paradoxes in an attempt to save his own dimension at the expense of other realities, especially, the modern world as we know it.
Characteristics of the series were time travel, the use of cultural icons such as political figures, historical situations, songs, and cult movies in unexpected situations, and philosophical musing. Historical renderings of ancient cultures were detailed and imaginative. Careful reading, broad knowledge, and patience were required of the reader, as well as some understanding of the ongoing storyline, all of which possibly prevented it from gathering a large following.