https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/ae288fe542eeb1d21460eb01579950ba.PNG 61552f6d9760f9e29db8dc1aaedc1437 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 #116 Cover Page Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic strips Description An account of the resource The cover of the 116th issue of the Amazing Heroes comics features a drawing of characters from the Matt Champion comic series. It was published on May 1, though the year is unlisted on the cover page. Matt Champion is pictured with a grimacing face as a scared woman clutches onto him. Behind him is a poster with “wrestling” written on it, featuring several pictures of wrestlers. In addition, there is a picture of a Samurai behind Matt Champion and the woman; his Samurai sword is gleaming, and he appears to be ready to jump out of the picture and strike at any moment. There are also bullet holes driven into the posters; these bullet holes appear to be fresh, as smoke can be seen pouring out of them. Combined with the scared woman and angry Matt Champion, it appears that there is some sort of tension between Matt Champion and an off-page character that is shooting at him. The bottom of the page reads: “This issue: Our interviewer tries to pin ERNIE COLON to the mat!” Ernie Colon is the man who drew the cover page of this issue, so this comment is making a reference to the Matt Champion series by saying that Ernie Colon will be pinned to the mat. Matt Champion was originally intended to be written as a four-part mini-series, but only one issue ended up being produced. It is unclear as to whether the series was canceled, or the publishing company collapsed, but the story of Matt Champion never made it past the first issue and was never finished. The opening issue served as an introduction to the series, so because it was canceled, it is difficult to fully tell what the point of the story was beyond basic plot points. In the comic, Matt Champion, a champion professional wrestler, is instructed by the head of the league, Mr. Zucco, to lose to a no-name wrestler in order to bring in more ratings. Even though he is furious that he is forced to give up his title, he complies. Because he is fed up with living with these injustices, Matt Champion fights back and is arrested, but he breaks out of his cell, which is where the issue ends. Because of this, Max Champion’s narrative was cut short and his goals and background are never truly defined or expanded upon. Readers will never know about the fate of the fearless Matt Champion, and whether or not he won back his title. Due to all of these factors, publishing only a single issue of this Matt Champion mini-series proved to be detrimental, as there was seemingly no point to reading it if no ending could ever be reached. Though the cover pages for the second and third issues of the comic were created, there is no published evidence of any text from these two issues, meaning they are likely lying around somewhere. The Matt Champion issue was written by Robert Loren Fleming, and the cover was drawn by Ernie Colon, who was mentioned in the caption on this cover page of the Amazing Heroes issue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Editor: Kim Thompson Art Director: Dale Crain Also Art Director: Doug Erb With Some Help From: Michael Adams News Correspondent: J. Collier Production Assistand: Teresa Moore Typesetting: L. M. Gorell & Ariene Easter Circulation: Rachel Enger Publisher: Fantagraphics Books, Inc. Printed at: Port Publications, WI 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 1987-05 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Miranda Kalinowski 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/56">Amazing Heroes Issue #116 Table of Contents</a><br /><br /><a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/57">Amazing Heroes Issue #116 pg. 67</a> 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 Amazing Heroes Comic Book comics Ernie Colon Four Issue #116 Mat Matt Champion Mini-series Mr. Zucco Pinned Pointless Published Ratings Robert Loren Fleming Samurai Title Unfinished Unpublished Wrestling