Amazing Heroes Issue #41 Table of Contents
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Title
Amazing Heroes Issue #41 Table of Contents
Subject
Periodical
Comics Strips
Comics Strips
Description
The Table of Contents offers a description of what can be found within this issue of Amazing Heroes, with the majority of the articles being about Superman. The page is headed by three separate phrases “No. 41”, “CONTENTS”, and “Feb. 15, 1984”. Below this, on the left-hand side, are three images atop one another. The first is a photograph of one of the many cinematic portrayals of Superman, pouring a glass of champagne. The next image is an illustration done by Wayne Boring, depicting the more aggressive side of Superman. Below this is an image of Superman walking past a burning building, donning a large furry hat. To the right of this is a column describing the contents of the issue, including “Editorial” by Dave Olbrich (page 6), “Star Wars”, an adventure comic, by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson (page 7), “Newsflashes” by Steve Freitag, “An Interview with Wayne Boring” by Richard Pachter (page 26), “All Our Supermen” by Lynn Woolley (page 34), “Red Kryptonite” by Mark Waid (page 44), “Skyborne, Chapter V” by Dwight R. Decker (page 56), “Comics in Review” by R.A. Jones and Mark Waid (page 60), “Amazing Readers” by Mark Worden (page 63), and “The World’s Toughest Superman Quiz” by Mark Waid (page 66). Below this, it notes that the cover illustration was done by Wayne Boring, with colors and separations by Mr. Mace. The footer of the page has publication details and subscription information.
The issue focuses almost entirely on Superman, with the only non-column exceptions being a Star Wars comic and a new chapter of Skyborne. This is in honor of the newly-released Superman III, the fourth well-known Superman film. With half the articles being related to the Man of Steel, this issue is demonstrative of the cultural impact Superman had, even decades after he had first been introduced or before his first comic book sold for a million dollars. His enduring popularity has made him one of the most iconic pieces of American culture, and these movies were important precedents to the more recent slew of Marvel and D.C. comic book films. At the time of publication, many comic book creators were deviating from “traditional” comic book mainstays, like Superman, and shifting their focus to non-traditional characters with more grounded political stances and opinions, in part to offset situations like the Vietnam War. This Bronze Age fascination did affect Superman in part, but he was able to remain primarily the same due to his enduring characteristics and timelessness. Additionally, this time period showed an increasing number of adults turning to comic books, many of whom were wistful for this beloved childhood entity and the traits that he represented. To many American adults, he was the standard for what a good American should be. As a character who was able to connect to American culture time and time again, he served not only as a reminder of nostalgic days gone by, but also as a promise of the future: his selflessness and moral prosperity served as examples to those feeling downtrodden by the political happenings of the day. Having an entire issue dedicated to him demonstrated that his popularity was one that defied all odds, and proving him to be someone that Americans could understand and identify with.
The issue focuses almost entirely on Superman, with the only non-column exceptions being a Star Wars comic and a new chapter of Skyborne. This is in honor of the newly-released Superman III, the fourth well-known Superman film. With half the articles being related to the Man of Steel, this issue is demonstrative of the cultural impact Superman had, even decades after he had first been introduced or before his first comic book sold for a million dollars. His enduring popularity has made him one of the most iconic pieces of American culture, and these movies were important precedents to the more recent slew of Marvel and D.C. comic book films. At the time of publication, many comic book creators were deviating from “traditional” comic book mainstays, like Superman, and shifting their focus to non-traditional characters with more grounded political stances and opinions, in part to offset situations like the Vietnam War. This Bronze Age fascination did affect Superman in part, but he was able to remain primarily the same due to his enduring characteristics and timelessness. Additionally, this time period showed an increasing number of adults turning to comic books, many of whom were wistful for this beloved childhood entity and the traits that he represented. To many American adults, he was the standard for what a good American should be. As a character who was able to connect to American culture time and time again, he served not only as a reminder of nostalgic days gone by, but also as a promise of the future: his selflessness and moral prosperity served as examples to those feeling downtrodden by the political happenings of the day. Having an entire issue dedicated to him demonstrated that his popularity was one that defied all odds, and proving him to be someone that Americans could understand and identify with.
Creator
Editorial: Dave Olbrich
Writers: Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Steve Freitag, Richard Pachter, Lynn Woolley, Mark Waid, Dwight R. Decker, R.A. Jones, Mark Worden
Cover: Wayne Boring, Mr. Mace
Writers: Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Steve Freitag, Richard Pachter, Lynn Woolley, Mark Waid, Dwight R. Decker, R.A. Jones, Mark Worden
Cover: Wayne Boring, Mr. Mace
Source
MSU Special Collection Comic Art, PN6725.A47
Publisher
Redbeard, Inc.
Date
1984-02
Contributor
Holly Simon
Rights
Rights Restriction Apply
Format
10 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.
Language
English
Type
Periodical
Identifier
OMIT
Coverage
1981-1992
Files
Collection
Citation
Editorial: Dave Olbrich
Writers: Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Steve Freitag, Richard Pachter, Lynn Woolley, Mark Waid, Dwight R. Decker, R.A. Jones, Mark Worden
Cover: Wayne Boring, Mr. Mace, “Amazing Heroes Issue #41 Table of Contents,” Critical Fanscape, accessed October 17, 2026, https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/90.