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WHO DID WE MISS ?
dossier (noun): a group of papers containing detailed information about a person or group
It’s the end of the course and you can’t believe we only talked about a handful of comic book creations! We know that the
comic book world has many more superheroes and villains than we could possibly fit in a six-week course. That’s why we
want to give you a chance to create your own superhero dossier.
In this companion to The Rise of Superheroes & Their Impact on Pop Culture, we will lead you through the process of
compiling a dossier of a character of your choice in the same style you saw in the course’s Superhero Biographies. You’ll
give the character’s basic information (name, aliases, enemies, etc.) Next, you’ll share a signature quote from that
character. You’ll explain the important social issues and historical events going on at the time of the character’s creation.
(This is where all that research you’ve done over the course will kick in!) Finally, you’ll select a scene from one of your
character’s comic books that explains who he or she is and why he or she is so important to the history of comics.
It’s up to you to select who you want to write about. Choose from any genre - comic book, graphic novels, manga - and any
kind of character - superhero or villain. It’s up to you. It’s your turn to play professor and educate us!
Turn to the next slide for instructions to get started…
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INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin, you should name your dossier. We recommend the following format:
Lastname_Firstname_SuperheroDossier
If you haven’t done so, go back to Slide 1 and enter your name and email in the fields marked “Click to add text”. Simply click inside each
field and begin typing.
Next, move forward to slide 5 to get started on your own Superhero Dossier. BE CREATIVE! Smithsonian wants to see your original ideas
as well as a high quality of research. Include interesting and perhaps little known facts in the origin portion of your dossier. Think outside
the box about the social issues and historical events that affected your subject. Was there something perhaps less obvious that was going
on in the world at the time your subject was active?
Feel free to find images and information on the Internet. We’ve added a references page to the end of this notebook for you to list all of
your sources. If you want to create an original image of your subject, you’re welcome to! Just note that the image is your creation.
Turn to the next page for some inspiration...
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DOSSIER INSPIRATION
Below is a list of the Superhero Biographies that were included in the course materials. Go back and read through them if you’re
looking for a little inspiration while researching and writing your own Superhero Dossier. We’ve also included a few links to
resources to help you find a character you might want to do some more in depth research on.
WEEK 1:
The Shadow
Dick Tracy
Superman
WEEK 2:
Batman
START YOUR RESEARCH HERE:
IGN Top Comic & Manga Characters
The Joker
Wonder Woman
List of Marvel Characters
Captain America
WEEK 4:
List of DC Characters
The Fantastic Four
Spider-Man
Top 50 Graphic Novels
The Avengers
X-Men
Turn to the next page to get started...
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EVERYONE HAS STATISTICS
INSTRUCTIONS
First, give us the basic details of your character. We need to know his/her name, aliases, place of birth, mythological origins, physical
description, strengths, weaknesses, enemies, sidekicks...We need it all to have a complete dossier on your character. Use this slide
and the next to record your character’s vital statistics. Include an image so we know what your character looks like. Click on the image
box and then go to Insert>Image.
VITAL STATISTICS
Poseidon
NAME: Arthur Curry, Orin
Original:
Arthur was born to Tom and Atlanna (exiled Queen of
Atlantis) Curry. Resided in Amnesty Bay, Maine
Modern Age: Orin was born to Queen Atlanna and the
wizard Atlan in the Atlantean city of Poseidonis
Known Aliases: Orin, Arthur Curry, Swimmer, The King of
the Seven Seas, The Dweller-in-the-Depths, The Aquatic
Ace, The Marine Marvel, Terra Firma
Place of Birth/Origin: Atlantis
Aquaman
Mythological Inspiration: Poseidon
Physical Description: Male, 6’1”, 325 lbs (147 kg), Blond
Hair, Blue Eyes
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EVERYONE HAS STATISTICS
INSTRUCTIONS
First, give us the basic details of your character. We need to know his/her name, place of birth, aliases, hair and eye color, physical
description, profession, strengths, weaknesses, enemies...We need it all to have a complete dossier on your character. Use this slide
and the next to record your character’s vital statistics. Include an image so we know what your character looks like. Click on the image
box and then go to Insert>Image. Replace “Name of Superhero/Villain” with the name of the character you’re writing about.
VITAL STATISTICS
Strengths: Cold Resistance, Durability, Endurance, Enhanced Hearing, Enhanced Senses, Healing Factor, Hydrokinesis, Reflexes,
Sonar, Super Speed, Super Strength, Telepathy, Underwater breathing, Night Vision, nearly Impenetrable Skin, Master Swimmer,
Expert Combatant, Expert Tactician, Accomplished Diplomat
Weaknesses: Water Deprivation, he has to return to water after a period of time or he will weaken. Waterbearer Abuse (formerly), the
overuse of the Waterbearer Hand for violent means causes the Thirst to attack the Secret Sea.
Enemies: Admiral Strom, Agent X-6, Amphitrite, Aquabeast, The Awesome Threesome, Big Jim Mason, Black Jack, Black Manta,
Bres, Captain Demo, Captain Rader, Captain Skover, Charybdis, Count Vitto, Criminal Creature, aka the Creature King, Cutlass
Charlie, Dagon, Deep Six, Demon Gate, Devilfish, Dr. Deering, Dr. Starbuck, Dr. Varn, Duke Flarer, Duko, the Eel, Electric Man, Prof.
Enos Snark, the Fire Trolls, the Fisherman, the Gamesman, Gustave the Great, Hadley, Hagen, Harry Black, the Human Flying Fish,
Iceberg Head, Jason Deeter, John Cook, Ka'arl, Karla, King Neptune, King Shark, Kirk, Kordax, Krutz, Lemur, Leron, Lord Wexel,
Lukhan, the Malignant Amoeba, Marine Marauder I-II, the Maritorn, Master Sargasso, Merder, Merdo the Wizard, Mr. Neptune, Mongo,
Morrel, Naeco, Narkran, Niccol, Nikkor, the Ocean Master, Oceanus, the Octopus Man, O.G.R.E. Agents, the Phantom Sea, Raider,
Piscator, Pomoxis, Professor Jack Leach, Professor Polloy, Queequeg, Quirk, Qwsp, Ragnar Rhombus, the Scavenger, the Sea
Demon, Seaquake, the Sea Thief, the Sea-Men, The Shark, "Shark" Wilson, Siren, Slud-Jak, Stavros Markos, Stellor, Sunburst, the
Suvians, Taggert, Tamerkhan, Thanatos, Thesily, the Thirst, Tiamat, Tiros, T.N.T. Dillon, Tom Lariar, Toxin, Trino, the Un-Thing,
V'lana, Wackyman, Weisbogg, Wylie, Xen, Yascom
Accomplices/Sidekicks: Aqualad (Garth) 1960 and Aqualad II (Jason Hyde) 2010, Aquagirl (Tula) 1967 and Aquagirl II (Lorena
Marquez) 2004
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EVERYONE HAS A SAYING
INSTRUCTIONS
Everybody, whether superhero or villain, has that one quote that he or she is known for. What is your character known for saying? Write
the quote below and then insert an image of the superhero or villain. Click on the image box and then go to Insert>Image. Replace
“Name of Superhero/Villain” with the name of the character you’re writing about.
SIGNATURE QUOTE
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EVERYONE HAS AN IMPACT
INSTRUCTIONS
What social issues did the subject of your dossier deal with? What events in history has
the character lived through and fought against? How have those events changed the
character? How has the character changed the world during these times? Add an image
of the social issue below.
SOCIAL ISSUES/HISTORICAL EVENTS
“The ocean is not ours, and no matter how great our technology, we will never master it
as we have mastered land, but Aquaman has. Through this lonely ocean wanderer, we
can experience a world that we can never truly command. In many ways, Aquaman
was stronger than the Man of Steel and darker than the Dark Knight. He knew
loneliness that the orphan and the alien exile never could.”
Aquaman has never hesitated to champion the oceans and its inhabitants. He
sees and lives the devastation caused by poachers, offshore drilling, and even
overfishing. Although his methods to stop some of the events may seem harsh
(such as throwing a polar bear at the poachers), his heart and his intentions
are of protection. Inevitably, man’s greed changes/ impacts Aquaman’s
relationships with some humans. He partners with the Justice League to
continue to protect both worlds. He was one of the original seven, which
included: Superman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, and
Wonder Woman. He always has his environment and people coming first. He
may be the world’s most underrated superhero, but personally, I count him as
one of the best.
His resurrection begins again with Jason Momoa in Unite the Seven,
(although there are rumors he has dropped out of the movie.) There is also a
planned solo Aquaman movie in 2018.
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SUPERHERO
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WEEK
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EVERYONE HAS A STORY OR TWO
INSTRUCTIONS
What one scene epitomizes your character? This would be a scene that defines who your character is and shows what he or she is
really made of. Describe the scene below (What’s going on in the scene? What have the characters been doing that has led to this
moment?) and state why you chose this scene (Why is this the scene that best explains your character?) Then, if you can, add an
image of the panels from the comic book where the scene takes place.
SIGNATURE SCENES
Atlantis can find a new King! Aquaman and Mera want a life outside of Atlantis and focus
on helping humans. In 'The New 52‘, Aquaman must learn to deal with being taken
seriously and adapt to a new life when sometimes he just wants to be left alone..
This is a signature scene because Arthur is
discovered underwater by his father after
having been missing for an hour. This was a
pivotal event in discovering his heritage and
abilities.
These two examples are just a few notable events in his life. Aquaman has more depth and
adventures just waiting to be explored.
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REFERENCES
INSTRUCTIONS
Use this space to list the references where you found the information in your superhero biography. You can just copy
and paste the URLs where you found the information.
http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Aquaman
http://www.southernfriedscience.com/?p=13509
http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Aquaman_(Arthur_Curry)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaman
http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/20835/dc-comics-aquaman-takes-on-bp/
http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Aquaman
http://www.dccomics.com/characters/aquaman
http://img07.deviantart.net/5e05/i/2014/237/f/5/momoa_aquaman_by_rahzzah-d7wfkh1.jpg
http://www.comicvine.com/articles/four-biggest-ways-dcs-the-new-52-has-changed-aquam/1100-143645/
http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/87/8788/ZXQT300Z/posters/justice-league-aquaman-swimming.jpg
/
http://ap2hyc.com/2013/08/the-justice-league-as-the-greek-gods/
http://www.cosmicteams.com/profiles/aquaman.html
http://www.comicvine.com/aquaman/4005-2357/
http://www.superherodb.com/aquaman/10-634/powers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_comic_book_sidekicks
http://www.comictreadmill.com/CTMBlogarchives/2006Images/Aqualad1-thumb.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Aquaman_enemies
https://dreager1.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/aquaman-posters_288x216.jpg
https://www.google.com/search?q=Aquaman's+sidekicks&biw=1901&bih=903&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CDsQsARqFQoTCNvX0MO_g
MgCFUGUHgodICwE7Q&dpr=1#tbm=isch&q=aquaman&imgrc=DnFlKuu3xnRHmM%3A
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2011/11/27/the-greatest-aquaman-stories-ever-told/
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