https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/e02eba979afc65d4991ddaa9a582dcbd.tif eb1c22769c5857e768a62608e1ddfae7 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 #52— Page 27 Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic Strips Description An account of the resource This representative article in Amazing Heroes issue 52 is called “A Hero History of Captain Britain” by Frank Plowright. The article is broken up into three separate columns. The first column denotes the title and author at the top and has a vertical image of Captain Britain below it with the caption “And someone else said that they were going to storm through the streets and crush all the beetles and nothing would stop them and we should all be free.” Below this image, it says “Captain Britain by Alan Moore and Alan Davis.” In the second column, the article itself starts, and continues into the third column as well. The bottom of the page says “Rule Britannia” in all capital, serif letters. Below this in much smaller serif letters, it says “August 1, 1984,” denoting when it was published. The gist of the article is that it goes into detail about Captain Britain’s origins, history, and, essentially, why a British superhero was needed in the comic world. “A Hero History of Captain Britain” by Frank Plowright perfectly encompasses what issue 52 of Amazing Heroes is all about— the importance of a European superhero, and how they’re just as valid as any American one. Captain Britain, also known as Brian Braddock, hailed from Essex, England himself, according to his wikia page. He was a graduate student in physics as well, and his parents were killed. The similarities between him and Superman are close in this— parents being killed, success in the occupational fields they were in. This in itself draws parallels to a lesser-known superhero to one of the most popular of all time, showing that, even though he’s British, Captain Britain is still capable of making a mark. Still relevant in this article, the dissertation “Superhero Comics and the Popular Geopolitics of American Identity” by Mervi Miettinen, discusses the concept of how Americanness is heavily supported in the comics industry in an idealized and mythicized manner. Bringing in the relevancy of Captain Britain helps break this notion down, showing that European superheroes can be idealized as well, and are just as influential in the industry. Also supporting the idea of the relevance and legitimacy of the European superhero is the journal article “Superman: The Persistence of an American Icon” by Cathy L. Ryan, which talks about the individualism and success of Superman as a superhero. Being, arguably, one of the most notable superheroes of all time due to his blatant Americanness, one could argue that Captain Britain is the epitome of Europeanness and is equally as relevant as Superman himself (and an individual article itself proves Captain Britain’s importance). The addition of an article about Captain Britain, a singular European superhero, also gives fans of European superheroes a specific figure to worship. Like the “British Invasion” article, this gives fans someone to idolize and place as the face of a “new wave” of superheroes from across the pond. Instead of doing an article featuring multiple different European superheroes, fans can focus on one specific, and “geek out” over Captain Britain (also, being British, he fits exactly in the British invasion mold). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David W. Olbrich, Tom Mason, Kim Thompson, M. Thompson, T. Heintjes, Janet Toombs, Lidia Hlywa, Peg Weinberg, J. Michael Catron, Mike Raub Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived MSU Special Collections 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 August 1st, 1984 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Autumn Miller Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Relation A related resource -http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/18 (Cover) -http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/19 (Table of Contents) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Comic, 6.6x10.3 inches, black and white 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 1984 Amazing Heroes August British Comic Book Artists comics Kim Thompson Superheroes The British Invasion The European Invasion