https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/f9e7d7a5369462f1acac199906d06b3b.tiff 8a9d618b57630266b2a95adb473dabb7 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 #167 Cover Page Subject The topic of the resource comic books, strips Superheroes Batman Batman and Robin Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived MSU Special Collection Comic Art, PN6725.A47 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989-6 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hannah Boyd Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights Restrictions Apply Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 10 and 1/4 inches by 6 and 5/8 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 Representative Image: http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/63 Table of Contents: http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/62 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Editorial Team #167: Executive Editor: Kim “Bruce” Thompson Managing Editor: Chris “Dick” McCubbin Art Director: Lynette “barbara” Alcorn-McCubbin Editorial Assistance: Rudy “Bat-Mite” Minger Editorial Intern: Alex “Ace” Chun News Correspondent: Darren “Alfred” Cranston Production Assistant: Roberta “Helena” Gregory Typesetting: Linda Gorell, Arlene Easter, Mark Thompson Circulation: Alison Yount, Michelle Byrd Publisher: Fantagraphics Books, Inc. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Publisher: Fantagraphics Books, Inc. Description An account of the resource The cover of issue #167 of Amazing Heroes depicts an angry Batman, who scowls as he stands outside in front of a distant city skyline. Batman’s facial features are a little obscure; all we can really gather from his face is that he appears to be mad. This is also enforced by the fact that Batman’s fists are clenched. The skyline behind him is tiny; no monuments or tall buildings stick out. Because of this, we cannot necessarily guess the city Batman is in; all we can gather is that he is by an urban setting. The sky is also an ombre blue-purple, signaling to the viewer that it must be twilight. The most striking thing on the cover is the twenty or so bats, which are flying around Batman. On the top of the page, in yellow to contrast the blue background and to match the yellow highlights in Batman’s costume, it states “Amazing Heroes”. In the corner is a box stating “No. 167, June 15th, 1989” with the pricing as well. Towards the bottom right of the page are the words “Special Issue: Batman at 50!” This special issue is a good tool for understanding the history of comics, especially its origins in pulp fiction. Batman is a prime example of this pulp fiction turned superhero character. Pulp magazines emerged in the early 20th century as a way to deal with the effects of urbanization of America. People struggled with this new way of living, many feeling as though America was straying away from its original beliefs and morals. Pulp stories usually revolved around a detective of some sort, who would fight crime, aka fight for moral superiority, in the urban slums. In the new technological age of the 20th century, superheroes replaced pulp fiction detectives, but they mainly served the same purpose— fighting crime and the perceived effects of urbanization. Superheroes also served to aid in the masculinity crisis that was a result of urbanization. Many men felt that since they no longer had a home and land to upkeep, they were somehow less than. This, coupled with xenophobia, increased crime, rapid technological changes, etc. made superheroes a possibility. Superheroes solved these ‘issues’ by asserting the perceived white male dominance over everything. These all-white superheroes did this by being superhuman and better at everything than anyone else. Overall, superheroes served as a way to escape from reality. For instance, many people saw Superman as a character to turn to when they were overwhelmed by rapid technological advancements since he was able to fly over anything or be faster than it. Batman becomes interesting in that he is more relatable for the everyday citizen since he does not actually have powers. Instead, he uses money and knowledge to gain control over technology to use for his own advantages. This periodical becomes interesting in that it goes in depth in the history of Batman and how he has interacted and changed throughout time. Batman serves as the second major superhero to come out (after Superman of course) and he still remains relevant today. 1989 50 years Amazing Heroes Batman comics Superheroes urban Watchmen Watchmen films