https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/c684a451ea305b0a5e45442df40b69cc.tif 84f0999acbe40b4a8bb50776386cdf16 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 #03- Cover Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic Strips Description An account of the resource This issue of Amazing Heroes, No. 3, was published in August 1981 and sold for $1.50. The comic’s name has darker yellow-green coloring with a black border. The bottom title of the feature comic reads “The Justice Society of America” in blue on a yellow banner with a red star on each end. There is text in the top left that reads “Star Hawks!” and “Star Wars!”. The background of the comic is white and has the Justice Society illustrated on the front. Starting with the foreground, the Character “Hawkman” appears to be leading a meeting. Hawkman is indicated by his hawk mask that has a beak covering his nose with wings on the side of his face, all in yellow to indicate gold. His torso is naked with the exception of a gold band strapped across his chest and two gold armlets. He is holding a gavel and looking out towards the rest of the Justice Society. They are all sitting around a table smirking and looking towards Hawkman. All of DC’s major characters from the Justice Society are at the table including Green Lantern to the far left, the Flash, Wildcat, Dr. Midnight, Superman, Johnny Thunder, Power Girl, Robin, Adam Smasher, Star-Spangled Kid, Doctor Fate floating in a criss-cross sitting position, Wonder Woman, Spectre, Sandman, Mr. Terrific, Starman, and Hourman. The color palette is yellow, red, green, yellow, and black. All characters are Caucasian besides the two fully masked heroes. The original Justice Society of America (JSA) held its very first meeting in 1940. The founders were the Flash, Spectre, Hawkman, Sandman, Green Lantern, and Hour-Man, making it no surprise that Hawkman is leading the meeting presented on the cover of this comic book. When the original JSA was created, the team stood for America and democracy, each member vowing that they are “foes of crime and enemies of evil.” The Society was pop culture’s propaganda as America was on the brink of WWII. In the comics, the society fought three main types of deemed evils: subversion, sabotage, and organized crime. This paralleled narrative America wanted to present as its values as the war was fast approaching. JSA returned to the comic scene in 1981 to reflect those same values. People of America look for leaders; they need heroes to look up to, particularly in times of economic and societal threat and/or change. Because superheroes have a more authoritarian stance in the narrative of pop culture by using their superiority for good, they are the beacons of hope for society. Thus, when all superheroes gather together once more after their main purpose for collectiveness and nationalism before and during WWII, it is appropriate that they reappear during changing times in the United States. 1981 is the year Ronald Reagan was elected president. To show United States comradery for the sake of the citizens, the Justice Society of America reappears with the original founder leading, showing the strength in foundations of the league, a stance for the importance of remembering the roots of the founders for both of the Society and on the part of Americans. The cover is full of the original team with the add-ons throughout the years. Superman is an official honorary member along with Batman, who does not appear on the cover. Wonder Woman is also the official club secretary, so she is shown as well. These heroes all have their individual superpowers, costumes, and code names that go along with them, but together they are all a team for hope for America and the evils within and around the United States. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Executive Editor: J. Michael Catron Art Director: Peppy White Editorial Assistant: Laura K. Beal Cover: Joe Staton Contributing Writer: Richard Morrissey Contributing Artists: Bill Anderson, Rich Buckler, Willie Blyberg, Sam DeLaRosa, Fred Hembeck, Gary Kwapsz, Mike O'Neal, Carl Taylor Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived MSU Special Collection Comic Art, PN6725.A47 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tiffany McIntyre Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights Restrictions Apply Relation A related resource http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/10 http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/7 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Comic, 6-5/8 & 10-1/4 in., black & white Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zam, Inc. Characters: DC Comics Inc., Marvel Comic Group, Candence Industries 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 year range: 1981-1992 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August, 1981 all-star squadron Amazing Heroes comic comic strips DC Comics issue justice league justice society justice society of America Michael Catron periodical Star Wars three