Welcome to ACES WEEKLY Volume 21, Week Three!

I travel a lot in my mission to tell everyone about Aces Weekly, because despite the fact that Aces depends on cyberspace for its strengths, there's no better way of introducing people to it than introducing them to it personally. One of the things that's always a constant in those meetings with fellow comics readers is the passion everyone has for them. It's what differentiates comics from all other forms of art and entertainment. Though people may love specific stories from films and books and games, few people LOVE books or films or games for just what they are. But comics are embraced for just that : being what they are. Partly, I'm sure, it's in reaction to those mocking voices of the ignorant we've all had experience of at some time in our lives – we feel the need to protect it and defend it like an honour guard. But, too, it's the knowledge that comics are that special blend of art and word that only a special breed can appreciate and love : an exclusive club for the special. And being special is always a good thing, I find ... : )

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