Comics

Ink and irony: A closer look at the cartoonist who chronicled Israel’s formative years

From a discarded book at the National Library to iconic sketches of Arieh Navon, a personal journey through the satirical heart of early statehood reveals the humor and grit of our founding years.

THE CHIZBATRON, (1948) by Arieh Navon
 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

US Holocaust Memorial Museum acquires rare World War II-era Captain America comics

A rare first edition copy of a Superman comic, forgotten for many years in an attic, sold for more than $9 million at a Texas auction house, making it reportedly the most expensive comic ever sold.

Forgotten treasure: First-edition Superman comic fetches millions at auction after attic discovery

 NIRI AND GALI, the dynamic duo whose sharp, sarcastic animated shorts have become a staple of Israeli pop culture.

Animax Tel Aviv marks 25 years amid conflict and creativity


Steve Ditko estate tries to regain Spider-Man, Doctor Strange copyrights

The notices of termination both state that they go into effect in June of 2023.

Comic book art by Steve Ditko. Spiderman and Daredevil.

Meet Whistle: Gotham City’s latest superhero is Jewish

“My heroine engages with her Jewishness in much the same way that I do," said the superhero's creator, E. Lockhart. 

Italian comic book character Dylan Dog is set to meet DC comics hero Batman in first ever US-Italian cross-over

Israeli geek convention ICon returns for hybrid festival at Sukkot

Dubbed "Mini-ICon," the festival will be held over three days, September 22-23 and 26, during the Sukkot holiday.

An elaborate cosplay costume contest rewarded Israeli geeks for their painstaking handiwork

Tim Drake, Batman's Robin, confirmed to be LGBTQ+ in new issue

Many fans have rejoiced at this revelation of Drake's sexuality. However, he would not be the first instance of queerness to be found in the Batman comics.

U.S. Postal Service stamps honoring the 75th anniversary of DC Comics' Batman character are seen in an undated handout image released by the U.S. Postal Service. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Limited Edition Forever Batman Stamp Collection Set will take place in New York City

Jewish filmmaker Richard Donner passes away at 91

Donner was born in New York City to Jewish parents and became fascinated by film at a young age.

Director Richard Donner arrives for the premiere of his film '16 Blocks' in New York February 27, 2006.

Israeli comics geeks to assemble for post-COVID in-person convention

Comics-Con will arrive in Israel for the first time ever, taking place on July 9 at the Petah Tikva Museum of Art.

COMICS-CON WILL FEATURE a wide variety of unique exhibits and lectures, including a large display of 50 sculptures of various characters from comics, films and other aspects of geekdom.

Superman taught me how to be a Cuban Jew - opinion

In 2021, I know there are other Cuban Jews like me, but I didn’t know that when I was a kid

Superman

Mensch of Steel: The Jewishness of Superman explored in new book

'Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero' by Roy Schwartz is an in-depth examination of the Jewish roots of the character,

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Disneyland Avengers area to open in June with Spider-Man and shawarma

The debut will come weeks after the resort in Anaheim begins welcoming back guests for the first time in a year starting on April 30.

WALT DISNEY’S Disneyland in Anaheim, California, has  been closed due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus.

DC Comics' Batwoman receives Jewish funeral in latest episode

Batwoman, also known as Kate Kane, is Jewish and an out-of-the-closet lesbian, both of which have been defining parts of her character since her 2006 comics debut.

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