Are Comic Book Superheroes Jewish?

Jewish writers and artists played an important role in the creation of the modern American comic book industry. While their experiences shaped the comic books we know today, we go beyond the pages and unpack how comics helped bring about meaningful changes in wider American society.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 History of comic books
00:54 Jewish creators of Superman
01:05 History of Jews in the comic book industry
02:02 Jewish DC, Marvel, and Archie Comics Founders
02:12 Jewish creators of superheroes
02:35 Jewish values and experiences in comic book stories
03:29 Changing Jewish experiences reflected in comic books
05:02 Subversiveness and inclusiveness in the comic book industry
06:08 Outro

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