Amazing Heroes Issue #126— Table of Contents
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Title
Amazing Heroes Issue #126— Table of Contents
Subject
Periodical
Comic Strips
Comic Strips
Description
The table of contents inside Amazing Heroes issue 126 features the word “contents” bolded in the top-right corner, in all capital letters. Below this, it denotes that it’s the 126th issue from the Amazing Heroes series, and that it was published on October 1st. Directly below this, the word “Features” runs across the page in capital letters, with an increased kerning. Below, it denotes three main articles in the issue: “The End of an Eternity, The Beginning of a…Millennium” by Andy Mangels on p. 17 (a detailing of DC’s new crossover series), “Charles Vess Interview” by Mark Askwith on p. 28 (a conversation with the artist behind ‘Warriors Three’), and “X of a Kind— Ten Naff Comics” by Frank Plowright on p. 43. Below this, there is a rectangular comic featuring different superheroes. Below the comic, the word “Departments” runs across the page in capital letters, with an increased kerning, similar to that of features. Within this subhead, it denotes “Editorial” on p. 4, “Newsline” on p. 5, “Coming Distractions” on p. 11, “First Look— Eddie Campbell’s Bacchus” on p. 36, “Doc’s Bookshelf: The South With Lies Again” on p. 59, “Comics in Review by R.A. Jones” on p. 55, “Amazing Readers” on p. 66, “Everett True” on p. 70, and “Don Rosa’s Information Center” on p. 73. The entire page is printed in black and white.
The Contents page is a perfect representation of what the comic will contain. The first headlining article presented, “The End of an Eternity, The Beginning of a…Millennium” by Andy Mangels, gives a look into the Millennium series. Including the word “Millennium” on this beginning page is important, being that, according to Merriam-Webster, the definition of the word is both “a period of great happiness or human perfection” and “a period of 1,000 years.” Both signal a serious change and lapse in time, and Amazing Heroes wants to convey that they’re starting a new era within them as well, perhaps signifying it as a new Millennium. Additionally, the wikia page for the Millennium series reveals that the series involves a Guardian and Zamaron, who visit Earth to start the newest wave of human evolution. Showing this on the Contents page helps set up that this issue doesn’t only contain a series about evolution, but could signify that Amazing Heroes is undergoing fantastic change as well— showing that issue 126 is an issue of evolution. There’s also a headlining article about Charles Vess, who was the artists behind “Warriors Three” in Marvel Fanfare. In his biography on DC’s website, it’s revealed that his award-winning works like The Book of Magic, Swamp Thing, and The Sandman from DC and Spider-Man from Marvel have granted him his fame, along with his unique style. Including an article about an artist with a distinct style that’s drawn for classic comics, on a new series he’s working on, plays into the idea of the Millennium—leaving the old behind, and bringing in the revamped, the new. Another headlining article that stood out on the Contents page was “X of a Kind—Ten Naff Comics” by Frank Plowright. Not knowing the definition behind, Oxford Dictionary defined it as “used to emphasize annoyance,” in British slang. Introducing a series of comics that are typically seen as illegitimate or irritating isn’t something that most publishers would include in their comics, but being that Amazing Heroes is trying to implement a sense of change, including an article like this, one that usually isn’t printed, brings in a new era well. It shows that they’re willing to experiment, which isn’t always seen.
The Contents page is a perfect representation of what the comic will contain. The first headlining article presented, “The End of an Eternity, The Beginning of a…Millennium” by Andy Mangels, gives a look into the Millennium series. Including the word “Millennium” on this beginning page is important, being that, according to Merriam-Webster, the definition of the word is both “a period of great happiness or human perfection” and “a period of 1,000 years.” Both signal a serious change and lapse in time, and Amazing Heroes wants to convey that they’re starting a new era within them as well, perhaps signifying it as a new Millennium. Additionally, the wikia page for the Millennium series reveals that the series involves a Guardian and Zamaron, who visit Earth to start the newest wave of human evolution. Showing this on the Contents page helps set up that this issue doesn’t only contain a series about evolution, but could signify that Amazing Heroes is undergoing fantastic change as well— showing that issue 126 is an issue of evolution. There’s also a headlining article about Charles Vess, who was the artists behind “Warriors Three” in Marvel Fanfare. In his biography on DC’s website, it’s revealed that his award-winning works like The Book of Magic, Swamp Thing, and The Sandman from DC and Spider-Man from Marvel have granted him his fame, along with his unique style. Including an article about an artist with a distinct style that’s drawn for classic comics, on a new series he’s working on, plays into the idea of the Millennium—leaving the old behind, and bringing in the revamped, the new. Another headlining article that stood out on the Contents page was “X of a Kind—Ten Naff Comics” by Frank Plowright. Not knowing the definition behind, Oxford Dictionary defined it as “used to emphasize annoyance,” in British slang. Introducing a series of comics that are typically seen as illegitimate or irritating isn’t something that most publishers would include in their comics, but being that Amazing Heroes is trying to implement a sense of change, including an article like this, one that usually isn’t printed, brings in a new era well. It shows that they’re willing to experiment, which isn’t always seen.
Creator
Kevin Dooley, Doug Erb, Kim Thompson, Dave Hall, Donald K. Niven, Audi Paden, Coco Shinomiya, L.M. Gorell, Arlene Easter, Mark Thompson, Rachel Enger
Source
MSU Special Collections Comic Art, PN6725.A47
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Date
October 1st, 1987
Contributor
Autumn Miller
Rights
All rights reserved
Relation
-http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/21 (Cover)
-http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/23 (Representative Page)
-http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/23 (Representative Page)
Format
Comic, 6.6x10.3 inches, black and white
Language
English
Type
Periodical
Coverage
1981-1992
Files
Collection
Citation
Kevin Dooley, Doug Erb, Kim Thompson, Dave Hall, Donald K. Niven, Audi Paden, Coco Shinomiya, L.M. Gorell, Arlene Easter, Mark Thompson, Rachel Enger, “Amazing Heroes Issue #126— Table of Contents,” Critical Fanscape, accessed October 17, 2026, https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/22.