https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/dc55cefe2ad1a098ebbd8e11d5512f69.PDF 6663eb011b052f8a18ee505d7d1f9fb7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Amazing Heroes Subject The topic of the resource Comics Periodical Description An account of the resource A digital project from Fall 2018 ENG 492H course. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Students from ENG 492H Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived MSU Library Special Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Julian C. Chambliss Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 2018 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Some rights apply Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Files Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Digital files Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1981-1992 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Students from ENG 492H Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Amazing Heroes Issue #5 Pg. 34 Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic Strips Description An account of the resource This representative page of issue 5 of the Amazing Heroes fanzine series relates to the issue’s focus on Ka-Zar. It is the first page of Michael Catron’s article, “Exploring Ka-Zar’s Brave New World” (some of the text is cut off because it spans over two pages). In the illustration that completely covers the first page of its two-page spread, a large group of people enters a massive cave, one individual (presumably Ka-Zar) holding a torch high above their head. The dark cave descends into a pool of water at the bottom of a curved staircase. Stalagmites and Stalactites cover the landscape of the cave, causing it to appear more grand and treacherous. The article itself explores Marvel’s reinvention of the hero Ka-Zar and Marvel’s risk-taking in the comics realm, citing the decision to sell Ka-Zar comics exclusively through comics shops (bypassing traditional newsstand distribution) as an example. In discussing the new Ka-Zar (spanning from page thirty-five to page forty-two), Catron provides an interview with Bruce Jones, the new writer, and Brent Anderson, the artist, as well as a very brief history of Ka-Zar, an analysis of the characters of the comics, a look into some of the changes involved, and an introduction of the new settings. Here, Catron celebrates and criticizes the changes enacted for Ka-Zar comics, providing a fan’s perspective about the gradual transition of the state of comics from the bronze age to the modern age. With the new possibilities resulting from the prospect of direct marketing (allowing comic creators to bypass strict comic codes), creators and fans can move into the new age of comics. Anderson even claims that he wants more feedback and participation from fans, and Amazing Heroes reflects both feedback and participation; the fans have a chance to expand upon content creatively, critique superhero content, and share their ideas in a space specifically organized for them to do so, allowing for cultural and content production that arises from more than just the mainstream comic writers and artists. The exclusivity of comic book and superhero culture is still maintained, but the transfer of information through a purchasable magazine at least opens up the publically transformative realm to fans who may otherwise be unheard or unseen, additionally opening up communication between fans. Fanzines such as Amazing Heroes are also able to introduce critical conversations to the public about content that does not usually receive recognition, like the abundantly available yet lesser discussed works surrounding Ka-Zar, even allowing readers to interact with their favorite content creators through the interviews they conduct. Because the fanzines are not a physical space that people must occupy to participate in, they can be an initial stage in a new fan’s process to more thoroughly understanding fan culture and the comic subjects in which they are interested. Overall, the Amazing Heroes fanzine series provides a look back into the fandom landscape of superhero production and reception of the past, acting as a tool for the progression of fan studies and content reinvention. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Executive Editor: Michael Catron Art Director: Peppy White Contributing Writers: Bob Sodaro and David M. Singer Contributing Artists: Willie Blyberg, Rudi Franke, Mark Heike, Sam de la Rosa, Mark Lamport, Jim McGreal, Mike O'neil, Dan Reed, and Brian James Riedel Cover Art: Brent Anderson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived MSU Special Collection Comic Art, PN6725.A47 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zam, Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rowan Giffel Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights Restrictions Apply Relation A related resource <a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/104">Amazing Heroes Issue #5 Cover</a> <br /><a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/105">Amazing Heroes Issue #5 Table of Contents</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8 3/8" x 10 7/8" Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Periodical Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1981-1992 1981 Amazing Heroes Bronze Age of Comics comics comics code comics culture fan publications Fan Studies Fandom Fanzine Ka-Zar Marvel Comics Modern Age of Comics Popular Culture