A series of scientific discoveriesand radical advances in technology have re-organized society during the third millennium. Taking advantage of widespread hope and optimism in Electro City, the crime syndicates have discreetly taken control of all important positions. They are repeatedly defeated by protagonist Ace Cooper and his magic assistant Cosmo.
Characters
Main characters
Ace Cooper - The main protagonist of the series. He is a famous stage magician and superhero, who co-operates with the police against criminals. In an earlier life, Ace used to be the former assistant of Jack "Black Jack" Malone until an accident he was involved in caused Ace to leave Jack's services. Since then, he managed to become a magic-based superhero that fights "Black Jack" Malone.
Cosmo - Ace Cooper's magic assistant and sidekick. He was taken in by Ace after his careless father abandoned him.
Lt. Derek Vega - A police lieutenant for the Electro City Police Department who helps Ace and Cosmos in their investigations.
Angel - The CPU of Ace Cooper's Magic Express.
Villains
Jack "Black Jack" Malone - The primary antagonist of the series, the principal crime boss in Electro City, and the proprietor of the "Croesus Palace" casino. Following an accident involving Ace, "Black Jack" Malone is confined to a hovering chair. Despite the criminal activities he has committed, he has never been convicted of anything due to various loopholes and having high-level connections.
"Sonny Boy" Serge - A millionaire mobster, owner of the 'Sunset' casino, and the son of engineer Jonathan Serge. He tends to be at odds with "Black Jack" Malone and periodically, with the elder Serge as well.
Faceless - A full-costumed female assassin and sneak-thief hired by "Black Jack" Malone to kill the Magician. Faceless' gloves have retractable claws. Captain Friedrich refuses to believe she even exists despite what Ace, Cosmo, and Vega keep telling him.
Gus Morland - A former friend of Ace Cooper who is revived from his cryonic state as a cryonic mutant. He planned revenge on "Black Jack" Malone until Ace stopped him and restored him to normal.
Aldus Teron - The head of a company that wanted to place his mind in a specially-bred child.
Glam - A pirate who targeted the Nova celebrity cruise ship.
Mona Malone - The daughter of "Black Jack" Malone and Ace Cooper's childhood beloved. She often works with Ace to keep her father's plans from going too far.
Duc Paparazzo - A reporter who covers the various activities in Electro City.