https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/dc77c8e5bb06703ec5e481e69e0f4f09.tif 1a73fd894b5f2f86656dbdbf72db0575 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 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Comic Book Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 10 and 1/4 inches by 6 and 5/8 inches 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 #104 Representative Page Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comics Strips Description An account of the resource In this special Sci-Fi issue, perhaps the most recognizable name is Iron Man. With an eight-page profile on David Michelinie, the new writer of Iron Man, it becomes clear that Tony Stark was given dramatic changes in the 1980s. The sections include “The Origins of David Michelinie” which discusses how the writer got his start in the comic industry, “Iron Man,” a detailed history of the hero in the early ‘80s, “New Directions,” a section in which Michelinie talks about how he will handle the series moving forward, “Iron Man’s Armor,” a sneak peek into some future Stark technology, “James Rhodes,” a look at the future of Stark’s number two, “The Supporting Cast,” including talks of future female (and other) supporting characters, “Ant-Fans Rejoice!” a promise of Ant-Man reintroduction into the Iron Man narrative, “The Villains,” hinting at Iron Man’s potential foes, ending with “The Creative Team,” “Bozz Chronicles,” “Spider-Man,” and “Other Projects,” all of which discuss a few of Michelinie’s past projects. Of the numerous sections written in the feature, perhaps the most historically relevant is “New Directions.” In the section, Michelinie talks about wrapping up storylines from the previous writers but then plans to move onto his own, new ideas, which include rebuilding Stark Enterprises. After the first year of issues, Micheline says, Stark Enterprises will go international. Then, Michelinie and Layton (another writer) also discussed putting Tony back into the political realm, stating: “This is a successful, brilliant, good-looking millionaire who wants to do good for the world. It seems natural that the political machines would be interested in this charismatic fellow.” Interestingly enough, this interplay between Stark, his company, and the political sphere becomes a recurring theme throughout the Iron Man series. Often times, the hero’s issues reflect the general public consensus, whether it be right or left winged. Literally forged on the battlegrounds of Vietnam, Iron Man was originally a pro-war conservative, having once asserted “No one has the right to defy the wishes of the government! Not even Iron Man!” However, popular support for the Cold War declined after 1968. Iron Man’s military sales allowed for the series to be the perfect vehicle to discuss the changing political views surrounding the war. So, Iron Man partook in major political conversations following the pro-war decline. Stark began to distance himself from working with the U.S. government and cared more for the average citizen, eventually completely turning against the Vietnam War. One Iron Man comic, “Long Time Gone,” opens with Iron Man talking to himself, contemplating how his weapons have killed countless people overseas. Then, thinking of Vietnam, he wonders “What right do we have to be there in the first place?” Following Iron Man’s political shift, extensive amounts of fan mail came rolling in, with many for and many against Tony’s change, including some stating that the series had moved too far left. In the end, Iron Man has shifted back and forth between the two political realms for many years, and Michelinie’s decision to bring Stark back into the political conversation was nothing the series had not seen before. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cover Artists: Doug Rice, Dale Crain Managing Editor: Mark Waid Art Director: Dale Crain Production Manager: Kim Thompson News Correspondent: J. Collier Production Assistant: Theresa Moore Typesetting: L.M. Gorell & Arlene 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 10-1986 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Matthew Marshall Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights Restrictions Apply Relation A related resource <a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/42">Amazing Heroes Issue #104 Table of Contents<br /></a><br /><a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/41">Amazing Heroes Issue #104 Cover</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 10 and 1/4 inches by 6 and 5/8 inches, B&W Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Periodical, TIFF File 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 #104 Amazing Heroes Ant-Man Cold War comics government Iron Man James Rhodes Marvel Michelinie Politics spider-man Stark Enterprises Tony Stark Vietnam War