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Farewell to comic book genius Neal Adams, who fearlessly battled for justice

The superhero artist leaves behind an important legacy not only as a storyteller but also for his campaigning as a proud Jew

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American DC comics book and commercial artist Neal Adams, UK, 15th June 1979. (Photo by Jones/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness film review: 'A totally bonkers second instalment of the saga'

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Cabaret film review: 'Timely and unflinchingly hard-hitting even 50 years later'

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Jerusalem theatre review: Rooster's return is monumental

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Hollywood giant relents over $1m demand to stage Holocaust opera

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Hollywood giant relents over $1m demand to stage Holocaust opera

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Writing is a solitary endeavour - but the Emerging Writers’ Programme is like filling your room with friends

When I sent in my application, I thought: I am an academic. My destiny is to write obscure articles that have a readership of 10, max.

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The family tragedy that haunts the Jewish creator of Bridgerton

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Lancamento do box "Quarteto Smythe-Smith" da escritora Julia Quinn, pela editora Arqueiro, na Livraria Cultura do Shopping Iguatemi, Brasília, DF. (07/03/17) Foto: Roberto Filho.

Japanese art collector who began with a £55 punt sees his collection go on show at the Royal Academy

Israel Goldman has amassed more than 1,000 of Kawanabe Kyosai’s works, some of which are included in the exhibition

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Sabra prodigy has the keys to success

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Can we save these Venetian treasures?

Falafel: A recipe for connection Radio 4 review

Opera review: Samson et Delila

At last! Jews get a voice at Royal Court thanks to new play by Jonathan Freedland

Playing an unloved wife in The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is giving Hila Saada a chance to show her range

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