https://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/files/original/5d42069a27826cb52e2bda954d76b21e.tif c6484153e86f4106798279cebf833a24 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 #41 Page 34 Subject The topic of the resource Periodical Comic Strips Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource This piece written by Lynn Woolley. 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 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 Redbeard, Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984-02 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Holly Simon Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights Restriction Apply Relation A related resource <a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/89">Amazing Heroes Issue #41 Cover</a> <a href="http://chambl91.msu.domains/CriticalFanscape/items/show/90">Amazing Heroes Issue #41 Table of Contents</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 10 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Periodical Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context OMIT 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 The representative article from the forty-first issue of Amazing Heroes is one that describes the history of Superman in cinema. The top right-hand corner of the page shows a photograph of actor Kirk Alyn, the supposed “first on-screen Superman”, dressed in his iconic costume and looking away from the camera, coming out of some bushes. Below this, the title is written in the center of the page, in a very large font, reading: “ALL OUR SUPERMEN”. This is followed by three paragraphs outlining the origins of Superman on the big screen, setting it up by addressing the latest Superman flick, starring Christopher Reeve, Superman III. It dives into the controversy surrounding who the true “first” Superman was, and in later pages it talked about Superman in other mediums, like television cartoons and on Broadway. Below these three columns, the tagline is in italics and reads “The Man of Steel From Mayo Kaan to Chris Reeve”, with the following line giving us the author – “by Lynn Woolley”. On the lower left-hand side, the page number, 34, is written, and the right-hand side simply says “Amazing Heroes #41”. The entire page is in black and white, with two vertical lines encasing the entirety of the article. Superman is one of the most well-known and iconic superheroes in the history of comic books. For many people, he is the first character to come to mind when they think of either comics or superheroes. His history, both within and outside of the pages of comic books, is detailed and complex. For many fans, his entire history was unknown; instead, they knew large snippets of his past or the more recent movies. Woolley’s article seeks to provide a comprehensive history of the non-comic book variants of the character, from his time on the Broadway stage to the newly-released Superman III. This thorough overview of the cinematic Superman is a great tool for informing readers, especially younger ones, of the history of this famed hero. It even addresses decades-old controversies, like who the first on-screen Superman was. However, this also paved the way for the popularization of “fanboy”/fandom culture, where fans are tested on their knowledge of their chosen fandom and gatekeeping is rampant. Amazing Heroes itself is a publication geared toward “true fans” – it is purchased by more die-hard fans, whereas many people that viewed the movies were more casual fans of the superhero. The publication and its description/analysis of Superman’s legacy are demonstrative of the origins of “fan culture”, where knowing everything about a character is seen as being of vital importance, and not knowing a certain fact makes one an inferior fan. The issue also features the “toughest” Superman quiz, another move meant to get readers more absorbed into Superman lore and more entrenched in the fan culture. Oftentimes, in addition to often being hostile and “know-it-all”-y, this pervasive culture can be less than welcoming to women; similarly, throughout the article, there are very few references to women involved in the Superman legacy, save for a few references to Lois Lane, his fictional love interest. By excluding women from both these pieces of media and the histories of them, the male-heavy “fanboy” trope becomes more and more closely associated with both Superman and, more broadly, comic books as a whole. Amazing Heroes comics culture Lynn Woolley Superheroes Superman Superman III