Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of comic book action figures from the collection of Michael E. Uslan.
- Extent:
- 28 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Michael E. Uslan Collection. Action figures, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Michael E. Uslan, producer on the Batman movies. Uslan was born June 2, 1951, in Deal, New Jersey. He received both his undergraduate degree and law degree from Indiana University Bloomington.
An avid comic book collector from a very young age, Uslan owned a collection that included the second Batman and first Superman comic, growing to contain more than 25,000 comics. He is credited with being the first instructor to teach "Comic Book Folklore" at an accredited university, Indiana University in Bloomington.
Uslan is best known for his work as a producer, with Benjamin Melniker, on all of the modern Batman films to date, starting with Tim Burton's 1989 film.
- Scope and Content:
This collection consists of comic book action figures from the collection of Michael E. Uslan. Characters include Batman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Shazam, and Superman.
- Arrangement:
Action figures are listed alphabetically by character name and then series name if applicable. Additions (2012-2013) are listed by box.
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Michael E. Uslan Collection. Action figures, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu