https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/b4036a3d1b641ac1453c142e4009cdde.tiff ef3043634fc1a7bc2158425168e240f2 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 Representative Image Subject The topic of the resource comic books, strips Superheroes Batman films Costume 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 Relation A related resource Cover: http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/43 Table of Contents: http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/62 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 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 This depicts the beginning of the article “Bob Kane: The Man Whose Name Means Batman”. The title is written in large print, taking up almost half of the page. Next to the title is the shadow of Robin, with Robin right underneath the shadow. Robin is in costume and standing with his hands on his hips as he stares off into space. His costume consists of a dramatic cape, a leotard, gloves, and shoes. It is also important to note the lack of pants. On his face is a half mask obscuring his eyes. His expression can only be described as being valiant. Another thing to note is the youth that exudes from Robin. Robin is clearly a younger man, maybe even in his early 20s or younger. Below, towards the left side of the page, it states “Interview by Shel Dorf”. It then goes on to state that Bob Kane was not available for a new interview, so an old interview with Shel Dorf, a cartoonist, is reprinted here. The introduction states that even though this is an old interview from the 70s, it still holds true since the interview itself focuses on the creation of Batman in the 30s. Batman is an important figure in comics in that he shows the enduring impact superheroes can have on society. Batman has served the test of time mainly in the fact that he has an ever-changing role. Understanding this is important in contextualizing the cultural narrative surrounding comics in that Batman became a part of culture due to his roles. Batman has probably served more roles than any other character, and he has also adapted with the times to stay relevant. For instance, in the 70s, when space exploration was taking off, Batman and Robin time traveled, become mutated, etc. Also, with the emergence of the practice of going to the movies, Batman would become one of the first superhero characters to get his own movie. This reflected the increasing idea of pop culture and media as technology now allowed for figures to become icons. Batman is also an interesting reflection on the idea of the ‘impressionable youth’. In Batman’s beginning, he was quite violent and was often depicted with weapons. Towards the 40s though, more and more people became concerned that Batman’s violent actions would infect the youths. Shortly after, Batman comics became squeaky clean; he no longer killed; he no longer was portrayed with guns. Batman was also softened with the introduction of the character Robin, who served the role of innocent apprentice/sidekick. This ‘cleansing’ of Batman comics has to do with the larger cultural narrative at the time, as many people were fearful that the rapid urbanization of the cities was stripping humanity of its moral compass. By the 80s though, mass media was no longer so innocent and the Batman character was used as a way to contextualize with the ever-changing world around them. With the Cold War, race riots, problems in the middle east, etc. people struggled to make sense of the world, and characters with deep psychological psychoses were used to do this. 1989 Amazing Heroes Batman Bob Kane comics interview Shel Dorf