CartoonsWhen Captain Marvel fought antisemitismIn the 1940s, Jewish cartoonists joined the fight against rising antisemitism1 min read
Israel’s comic queen digs deepMulti-award-winning graphic artist Rutu Modan reveals her inspirations3 min read
As Spider-man turns 60, just how Jewish is the ultimate neurotic superhero?Created by New Yorkers Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the first teen superhero captured audiences from the start4 min read
Norse god – or nice Jewish boy? The surprising origins of superhero ThorNew York-based writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby were behind the famous superhero4 min read
Welcome to this Israeli artist’s mind-bending graphic worldIsraeli graphic artist Nir Levie is looking to the future in his new novel2 min read||May 20, 2022 14:46
Farewell to comic book genius Neal Adams, who fearlessly battled for justiceThe superhero artist leaves behind an important legacy not only as a storyteller but also for his campaigning as a proud Jew2 min read||May 6, 2022 15:02
Whistle, the Jewish girl keeping Gotham safeThe history of Jewish immigration to New York inspired DC comic's latest superhero4 min read||October 14, 2021 16:49
‘When I found out The Thing was Jewish …it blew my mind!’The Fantastic Four —including a Jewish man of stone — are turning 60. Joel Meadows celebrates the quartet who changed comics4 min read||July 29, 2021 13:17
Happy birthday, Captain AmericaThe comic character who embodies American values is 80 this month. Joel Meadows looks at how he's changed over the years3 min read||March 12, 2021 09:39
The Jewish origins of BatmanJoel Meadows sets out the Dark Knight's origins on his 80th birthday1 min read||January 29, 2020 16:23
Happy birthday Superman!The ultimate superhero is 80 this year. Joel Meadows traces his appeal3 min read||August 21, 2018 15:30
Kings of the comic booksTwo Jewish writers helped create a pantheon of comics characters that has come to dominate modern popular culture3 min read||August 25, 2017 13:45
American Gods is your next must-see box setThe fantasy novel about second-string deities wandering around modern-day America hits TV screens this week. Expect blood, magic and a lot of surprises.2 min read||May 2, 2017 14:18