https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/3c980c375f6a3184788d0c7d1f263d0d.tif 1b53f83a114cb5abaf8f2087ee8b642a 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 #117 Representative Page Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic Strips Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Editor: Kim Thompson Art Directors: Dale Crain, Peppy White, and Doug Erb News Correspondent: J. Collier Production Assistant: Teresa 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, Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 15th, 1987 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Madeline Alpert Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights Restriction Apply Relation A related resource Cover http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/13 Table of Contents http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/49 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Comic, 6 and 5/8 x 10 and 1/4 inches, black & white 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 Description An account of the resource In the first page of “Alpha Flight: Grounded: Why Marvel’s Canadian Super-Team Never Worked,” by Garry R. Jones, Jones discusses a number of reasons why Alpha Flight never worked in an extremely blunt manner. As a whole, Jones notes how the Alpha Flight writers did not give this comic proper care and attention. It could have been a success and Alpha Flight could have become the super team of the 1980s. However, the writers lack of motivation was clearly seen throughout the comics. Jones describes a number of issues throughout his article that occurred in Alpha Flight including frequent typographical errors and a lack of understandable storytelling with unexplained motivation of the characters. The characters also lacked characterization. Jones goes on to describe different instances in the comics in which these issues exist. He also includes five panels from the first Alpha Flight comic book in the top right of this publication. He uses this issue as evidence to back up his stance on the downfall of Alpha Flight. In these panels there is a clear misspelling of “Marrina,” one of the characters in the comic. Luckily, this typo was corrected by the time it was published unlike other errors found within the comic. Alpha Flight is a team of Canadian superheroes that appeared in American comic books. It was published by Marvel comics and created by writer/artist John Byrne. These characters premiered for the first time in The Uncanny X-Men #120 in April 1979 prior to receiving their own comic book series from 1983 through 1994. It is also important to note that they are the first non-American super team that have their own title in Marvel comics. Alpha Flight includes Aurora, Guardian, Marrina, Northstar, Puck, Sasquatch, Shaman, Snowbird, Talisman, and Vindicator. These characters have distinct Canadian attributes, such as having Inuit or First Nations heritage. There was a bit of controversy regarding the writers of Alpha Flight. It has been noted that Canada has a great creative community. Even Superman’s Joe Shuster was born in Toronto. However, very few Canadian writers have written for Alpha Flight. Alpha Flight creator, John Byrne grew up in Canada, but he was not born there, nor does he live there now. He also does not claim Canadian nationality. It has been determined that only one Canadian has been a lead creator for Alpha Flight over the years. This is incredibly problematic because it is more likely that someone who was born and raised in Canada will portray this Canadian superhero team correctly. Despite this and despite Jones’s opinion about Alpha Flight in the Amazing Heroes article, Alpha Flight was successful for many years and was printed in various sources of media up until 2011. Additionally, it is crucial to point out that Jones’s opinion article was written in 1987 and he would not know that Alpha Flight would continue to be sold for many years. It is even possible that Alpha Flight will appear in film in the future. Alpha Flight Amazing Heroes Aurora Canada Guardian Northstar Opinon Puck Sasquatch Shaman Snowbird superhero Talisman Team Vindicator