https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/34212284d31e44335ff478e5a7f3de13.PNG 7730a4a82103bbb499c1111b07572fda 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 #160 Cover Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comics Strips Description An account of the resource The cover of Amazing Heroes Issue #160 depicts an image of the French comic book character Valerian standing on a rocky terrain with a red atmosphere and a yellow sun in the background. He is wearing a spacesuit and holding a backpack as he gazes toward the right side of the page. Along the right side of the fanzine, a title states “Special European Issue,” indicating that the issue will include several articles about European comics. There are also a list of some of the items inside the magazine, including “Catalan publisher Bernd Metz on the New Comcat Line,” “Bringing Thorgal to America,” “Dwight Decker on the Hazards of Translating Foreign Comics,” “A Look at European Animation,” and “An Illustrated Guide to All the U.S. Published Eurocomics, from Asterix to Valerian . . . and Beyond!” In the bottom right corner of the page, an announcement for an “Exclusive Interview: Batman Screenwriter Sam Hamm of the Watchmen Movie” is in a box, separating from the articles that go along with the European theme. The character Valerian, created by Pierre Cristin and Jean-Claude Mezieres, is reflective of France’s comic book culture and its differences from the American comic book culture. Valerian tells the story of a boy named Valerian and his friend Laureline, going on adventures throughout space. The comic pulls from the science fiction genre and has been compared to space operas like Star Wars. It has won numerous awards and experiences a wide readership in France, including those with high levels of education. This sets the series apart from comic books in America, which are often viewed as cheap entertainment and are enjoyed by a smaller audience with a focus on fandom. In France, on the other hand, many people read and appreciate comics, with some artists receiving subsidies from the government. The comic industry in France was able to flourish and develop independently from American comics largely due to World War 2, in which both France and Belgium were occupied by Germany. The scarcity of materials like paper and wartime bans prevented the importation of American comics, and when the war ended, the government extended restrictions on American comics, choosing to prioritize nationalism and the preservation of a distinct French culture. Comics are widely appreciated and are seen as the ninth art in France. Thus, the superhero genre is less developed, with more serious comics and graphic novels being distributed. Valerian is not considered a superhero, but his comics are adventure stories, which might explain why that specific French comic is more well known in America than others. It is also significant because its creators continued working on the comic series until its end, with no other head writers or artists. This is very different from the American assembly line model, with contributors coming and going frequently. Cristin’s and Meziere’s Valerian is very representative of the distinct French comic book culture. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Artist: Jean-Claude Mezieres Executive Editor: Kim Thompson Managing Editor: Chris McCubbin Art Director: Lynette Alcorn-McCubbin Editorial Assistance: Rudy Minger News Correspondent: Darren Cranston Production Assistant: Mark Thompson Typesetting: Linda Gorell & Arlene Easter Circulation: Rachel Enger & Carol Kovinick-Hernandez 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 1989-03 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/32">Amazing Heroes Issue #160 Table of Contents</a><br /><a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/33">Amazing Heroes Issue #160 Pg. 71</a> Europe foreign France international Laureline ninth art space opera Valerian World War 2