https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/34bb1dcc8ea0fb72e909d45d6de9febe.tif 5ac9f68c36ae59c1020c39802093b82b 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 6-5/8 inches wide by 10-1/4 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 #187 Table of Contents Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic strips Description An account of the resource Amazing Heroes issue number 187, published in January of 1991, uses an interview with Stan Sakai, creator of the samurai rabbit Usagi Yojimbo, as a headlining feature and includes many titles regarding manga and Japanese inspired article. Within this table of contents, the featured articles are “Stan the (Bunny) Man” (page 26) featuring Stan Sakai, interviewed by Gil Jordan, “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Cartoon Character” Stan Sakai (page 36), “Who, What, Nguyen,” Jeff Lang (page 46), and “Holo Victory” Thomas Harrington (page 52). The table of contents also includes “Perspective,” Mark Braun (page 6), “Newsline,” (page 7), “Coming Distractions,” (page 15), “Backstage I,” Andy Mangels (page 55), “Infernal Gall,” Adam-Troy Castro (page 63), “Silver and Gold,” Peter Sanderson (page 67), “Cover Gallery,” Don Rosa (page 72), “Comics in Review,” (page 75), “Amazing Readers,” (page 95), “The Cartoonist,” Wood (page 96), and “Strom’s Index,” Dave Strom (page 98). The table of contents also gives credit to Stan Sakai for creating the cover image. There are considered to be two waves of broad Japanese cultural influence, the first wave taking place in the 1960s and the second in the 1980s, considered to have had an impact on the United States. This particular issue of Amazing Heroes was published in 1991 and the manga-inspired theme of this issue can be contributed to the wave of manga-enthusiasm that continued in through the late eighties to the early nineties. Usagi Yojimbo, featured along with his creator, Stan Sakai, was borne of this second wave of Japanese cultural influence. The global influence of Japanese mangas was largely pushed by the population’s interest in Japanese animation, sometimes called Japanimation, and American comic book publishers saw and grasped the opportunity to further this trend. Thus, the 1980s saw many manga-inspired comics, such as Ronan and Zot!, as well as many translated editions of original mangas, such as Lone Wolf and Cub and Mai the Psychic Girl. This wave of popularity leaked into the early 1990s as well, when this particular issue of Amazing Heroes was published, but this era of influence can also be seen through translations of the popular Akira comics. First published in Japan in 1982, Akira was translated for English speaking audiences later in the 1980s. While this publication could not quite break manga into the popular consciousness of American literature, its translation certainly had a massive effect on American comic book culture, and largely contributed to manga’s spike in popularity during the 1980s. The success of these mangas and manga-inspired comics can help the decision to feature Stan Sakai and Usagi in this issue of Amazing Heroes. Initially, manga and anime were viewed as a juvenile form of entertainment, much like American comic books, but as their popularity rose, the existing genres of manga expanded as sales increased. The reasons for manga’s popularity is complex and varied, but as the 1980s progressed, manga was seen as not only popular and fashionable, but as a serious topic for academic essays and studies. Thus, Usagi Yojimbo and his creator, Stan Sakai, are firmly situated within the second large wave of Japanese cultural influence in the eighties, along with many other mangas and manga-inspired comics. 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 January 1, 1991 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brooke Bloomfield Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights Restrictions Apply Relation A related resource Companion to Amazing Heroes #187 Cover, http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/admin/items/show/80 Companion to Amazing Heroes #187 Representative Image, http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/admin/items/show/85 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6-5/8" by 10-1/4", black and white Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Periodical, .tif 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 Executive Editor: Kim "NOW" Thompson Managing Editor: Thomas "Then" Harrington Art Director: Mark "Later" Thompson News Correspondents: Sam "Before" Kujava and Clark "After" Humphrey Production Assistants: Roberta "Early" Gregory and Logan E. "Late" Bender Typesetting/Proofreading: Craig "Eventually" Maynard Circulation: Sharon "Always" Kingsford, Carys "Never" Kresny, and Shanna "Eternally" Brown 1991 comic books comics fan publications Fandom fantagraphics Japanese manga periodical Stan Sakai Superheroes usagi yojimbo