https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/52f8574b09580fbf2f87b2a449c28bb8.tif c89f1bea4d560e363e3d47a5680ba336 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 #159 Cover Page Subject The topic of the resource Comics, comic scripts Superheroes Science Fiction 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 1989-2 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 Table of Contents: http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/55 Representative Image: http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/58 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Editorial Team: Executive Editor: Kim “Dracula” Thompson Managing Editor: Chris “Frankenstein” McCubbin Art Director: Lynette “Vampirilla” Alcorn-McCubbin Editorial Assistance: Charles “Invisible Man” Lieurance News Correspondent: Darren “Wolfman” Cranston Production Assistant: Mark Thompson Typesetting: Linda Gorell, Arlene Easter Circulation: Rachel Enger, Carol Kovinick-Hernandez Publisher: Fantagraphics Books, Inc. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Fantagraphics Books, Inc. Description An account of the resource The cover page for issue # 159 has a pair of armored feet standing on a dirt. On the ground by the feet are 2 newspaper pages, slightly crumbled like litter. In front of the feet is a puddle, which shows a reflection. In the reflection is the rest of the armored feet, showing the rest of the body of Eric Savin, aka the villain Coldblood. The rest of Savin’s body is also covered in armor, and his face is half covered in an armored mask as well. Savin is also holding a gun, pointed down, on one of his hands. Behind the reflection of Savin in the puddle are a couple of taller buildings, signaling that he is probably in a city. Written in a very small font next to one of the building is “Gulacy”, who created the art. On the top of the page is the “Amazing Heroes” title as standard in all the other periodicals. Towards the left side of the title is the release information, stating the issue #, date, etc. Towards the right bottom corner are the words “SAM HAMM talks about writing the BATMAN movie in an exclusive interview!”, “PAUL GULACY reflects on his new project for Marvel!” and “all this, and the return of SIDNEY MELLON too!”. This periodical cover is a good reflection of the times because it encompasses a lot of very prevalent themes. One of the main themes is illustrated by the figure of Eric Savin, who was a lieutenant colonel in the army who oversaw the project “Ultra-Tech”. He eventually suffers an accident, which results in him becoming a cyborg who is programmed to work for “Ultra-Tech”, leaving him with little chooses. The 80s saw a wave of skepticism of government, disdain for authority, and anti-conformity. This was a result of the rapidly changing world, with the Cold War, the Vietnam War, race riots, problems in the middle east, etc. creating an unstable America. Many people were struggling trying to make sense of the complex world, and many people’s deep thoughts were reflected in writing as a way of exploration and reflection. Savin’s backstory is a prime example of this since the army is clearly shown as being a fascist organization and something that cannot be trusted. Through the exploration of these themes in comics, people were able to comprehend our increasingly complicated world, or at least try to see reality as the non-linear reality that it is. This periodical also demonstrates the theme of integration of comics into mainstream pop culture. The section dedicated to the new Batman movie is a prime example of this. Comic book characters had had their own radio shows, 12 episode serials, etc., but the introduction of movies in the list of spaces superheroes could exist signifies a demand for heroes. Superheroes, in particular from the 70s onward, became a staple in mainstream media due to the fact that they served this role of exploration of these political themes discussed before. Amazing Heroes comics Dystopia Paul Gulacy Sam Hamm science fiction Sidney Mellon