https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/3703e3cdcc5dd0544eee69666858a3a8.JPG e16666523897cd0b413b5b976d7e918d 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 Representative Image Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic strips Description An account of the resource Issue number 187 of the Amazing Heroes fanzine was published in January of 1991. This issue contains an interview with Stan Sakai written by Gil Jordan, creator of the Usagi comics, from pages 26 to 35, titled “Stan Sakai Interviewed.” The pages include black and white drawings from Stan Sakai, both of his characters from the Usagi Yojimbo comics and other works, background on the creator, the evolution of Usagi as both a character and the comic as a whole, and his personal thoughts, plans, and details on his creative processes. The interview is transcribed, representing questions and answers between Gil Jordan, the interviewer, and Stan Sakai. The title page of the interview contains the black, boldface title, “Stan Sakai Interviewed,” a drawing of Usagi in heavy armor and sandals with his sword drawn and leaves creating a waving line in the air behind him. There is a text-based description containing a brief description of the history of Usagi Yojimbo comics. In this interview, Sakai largely describes his personal history in and out of the comic book industry. Stan Sakai was born Kyoto, Japan in 1953. As a young child, Sakai’s family moved to Hawaii. Sakai describes that he grew up with comic books, and comic books fostered his love of reading and art. His enthusiasm drove his work and connections within the industry, even long after he was new to the industry. Usagi Yojimbo, the comic Sakai is featured for in this issue, was first published as an independent comic in 1985. The popularity of Usagi Yojimbo largely rode a wave of immense Japanese and manga influence in comics culture in the 1980s, which was preceded by a wave of influence in the 1960s. Each of these influential waves affected American comics culture in many distinct ways, from content to serialization. Many such Japanese popular culture inspired comics were published in this era, including Lone Wolf and Cub and Mai the Psychic Girl. This broad appreciation for Japanese animation pushed Usagi’s success throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Usagi is heralded by the interview as “the second most unlikely success of the late eighties,” only behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Usagi and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, sharing the common theme of anthropomorphic fighters, even shared licensing for a time as Usagi appeared on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television show. Before even working on Usagi, Sakai created freelance art for advertising, book illustrations, and record covers. Additionally, Sakai taught calligraphy, leading him to letter the comic Groo the Wanderer. Previous to Usagi’s premiere as an independent comic, Sakai first presented the samurai rabbit as an eight-page story in another comic. Though Usagi is commonly classified as a manga or a funny animal comic, Sakai does not necessarily label it as such, and cites a heavier influence from Japanese ninja and samurai-inspired movies. Yet, Sakai does say that the rabbit, or Usagi in Japanese, is an important figure, usually showing cleverness and bravery, in Japanese myths and legends. The comic started as a historical book featuring real historical figures, and Usagi himself was based on a 17th-century samurai named Miyamoto Musashi. Aside from Usagi, Sakai has also lettered for The Amazing Spiderman and worked on the Strange Tales comics with Marvel, among other works. 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/id/80 Companion to Amazing Heroes #187 Table of Contents, http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/admin/items/show/id/83 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6-5/8 inches wide by 10-1/4 inches, black and white Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Periodical, .jpg 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 Comic Book comics fan publications Fandom interview manga periodical Stan Sakai Superheroes usagi yojimbo