https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/2bad069d013799c5ddaf0c4de5fb7821.PNG 74535e543e3c077496c3c8736d4fd2b5 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 #108 Table of Contents Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comics Strips Description An account of the resource The table of contents of Amazing Heroes Issue #108 contains an image of Vic Sage, otherwise known as the superhero character The Question, holding his coat and saying, “Let’s see how these gimmicks of yours work.” The featured articles of the fanzine include: “That Is The Question” and “Captain of the Atoms,” an explanation of the revitalization of Charlton Comics characters Vic Sage and Captain Atom; “Karl Kesel,” an interview with the comic book inker; “Life After Superman,” a story about all of the men who have played Superman on radio and in television; and “Ten of a Kind,” an anthology of some of the most notable superhero team-ups. The other articles, which seemingly appear regularly in each issue of Amazing Heroes, are: “Editorial,” a “2 Pg. Spread” of the Camp Knight, “Newsline,” “Coming Distractions,” “Comics in Review,” “Departm’t of the Strange” about anti-communist comic books, and “Amazing Readers.” Unlike in most of the fanzine’s other issues, the staff and publication info does not appear in the table of contents, instead of showing up beside the editorial. The many articles in this issue of the fanzine are representative of the culture of creators in the comic book industry. Thanks to innovators like Stan Lee at Marvel, comic book creators were made more visible to the readership. Writers, pencilers, inkers, and editors all received credit on the title page of a comic book, and fans soon developed favorite writers and artists, often purchasing a comic book because a specific writer or artist had worked on it. The image of one or two creative geniuses sitting together in a room and thinking up characters and storylines. Creators such as Steve Ditko and inkers like Karl Kesel were admired for their talent and contributions to the superhero genre. However, the reality of comic book production is often quite different. A team of editors shaping the storyline that they want for a comic book, then an artist draws the panels and a writer adds captions and dialogue, then the pencil drawings are colored by another artist, and the editor approves the comic. Much of comic book production is done alone, with each contributor doing his or her part without consulting the others. This contrasts greatly with creators’ characterization in the greater comic book culture. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Editor: Mark Wald Art Director: Dale Crain Production Manager: Kim Thompson News Correspondent: J. Collier Production Assistant: Teresa Moore Typesetting: L.M Gorell & Ariene Easter Circulation: Rachel Enger 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 Fantagraphics Books Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-12 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 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6 5/8 inches by 10 1/4 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 Relation A related resource <a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/27">Amazing Heroes Issue #108 Cover</a><br /><a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/30">Amazing Heroes Issue #108 Pg. 53</a> anti-communism artists Cold War comic creators inkers Karl Kesel myth pencilers production propaganda Soviet Union Stan Lee Steve Ditko Vietnam writers