https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/46685d05493534a217f12208f737b280.tif 21787ee9952b92b266baf28151477d5f 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 #10 Pg. 27 Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic Strips Description An account of the resource Page 27 of Amazing Heroes Issue #10 is the first page to an article written by J. Collier, titled “On the Rise: Denys Cowan.” The article describes comic book artist Denys Cowan’s job history, explaining how he started out drawing stick figures of Superman before actually having ever read a comic book. Once he decided that he wanted to be a comic book artist, Cowan attended the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan. For a while he alternated between working for Marvel and DC, drawing covers, extra pages, and a few stories for a wide variety of characters. Finally, he was offered a full-time job at Marvel, working on a few issues of Moon Knight before becoming the regular artist for Power Man/Iron Fist, which is what he was working on at the time of the article’s publication. The author of the article expects him to be very successful on that title and to continue rising in the industry. Cowan also expresses an interest in inking as well as penciling so that he can have more artistic control over his work. The article is accompanied by an image of a page from a Power Man/Iron Fist comic, drawn by Denys Cowan, in which the two heroes battle a mob of men wielding swords. Denys Cowan’s run penciling Power Man/Iron Fist is reflective of the influence of movie fads on comic books and their depictions of blackness. Iron Fist, otherwise known as Danny Rand and whose appearance and name are Caucasian, was an effort to profit from the kung fu movie craze of the 1970s, while Power Man, otherwise known as Luke Cage, was a clear instance of blaxploitation. When the American audience’s fascination with the two genres died down, the characters were teamed up in an attempt to boost sales. There were positives and negatives to the pairing in regards to racial representation. The black man was not the sidekick or the villain to the white male hero but was arguably his equal. Rand’s more conservative view of justice and Cage’s radical view complemented each other, leading to an effective team. However, Luke Cage was often depicted as an angry vigilante and was associated with the prison system, both of which contributed to stereotypes about black men. Additionally, Iron Fist and Power Man began a group of superheroes called Heroes for Hire, Inc., which continued a pattern that questioned Cage’s heroic motivation. Unlike other superheroes who did their work out of altruism and a desire to help others, the Heroes for Hire worked solely for financial reimbursement. The article implies that many of Cowan’s actions, within the company and on the page, were dictated by what Marvel wanted from him, thus taking some of the culpability away from him. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Writer: J. Collier Editor: Kim Thompson Assistant Editor: J. Collier Contributing Writers: Dwight R. Decker, George Guay, Jim Korkis, Mindy McAdams, Gene Reed Consulting Editor: Dwight R. Decker Art Director: Peppy White Contributing Artists: Bret Blevins, Denys Cowan, Nequi Dharsee, Rudi Franke, Pat Gabriele, 'Bert Hernandez, Gary Kwapisz, Branko Matkovic, Kevin Nowlan, Sam de la Rosa, Don Rosa Advertising: J. Michael Catron 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 Redbeard Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-04 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sarah M Geist 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/15">Amazing Heroes Issue #10 Cover</a><br /><a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/16">Amazing Heroes Issue #10 Table of Contents</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8 3/8 inches by 10 7/8 inches 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 artists black superheroes blaxploitation Denys Cowan Heroes for Hire Iron Fist kung fu Luke Cage Marvel Power Man stereotypes team-ups teams white creators