Comics

Marvel erases identity of Israeli superhero in upcoming movie

Israeli superheroine Sabra's backstory completely rewritten to make her Russian instead of Israeli in upcoming Captain America film as Marvel Studios bows to anti-Israel critics.

Vancouver: Comics festival apologizes to Jewish artist for ban

After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist Miriam Libicki over IDF service.

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Comics festival bans Jewish artist over past IDF service

Jewish artist Miriam Libicki barred from participating in Vancouver comics festival due to Israeli military background. Ban is 'illegal,' 'bad for all artists of all political orientations and backgrounds.'

'Queers for Palestine' block exit to Disney World

Activists arrested after blocking highway exit to Dinsey World, Poresters claimed Disney 'supports genocide' and to oppose the introduction of an Israeli-born Marvel superhero in upcoming movie.

New York to host new Jewish comic convention

A new pop culture convention will celebrate Jewish excellence and ideas in comic books.

Al Jaffee, Mad Magazine cartoonist who inked Chabad comic, dies

Iconic cartoonist whose mother was killed in the Holocaust dies at 102, after 56 years at Mad Magazine.

This Jewish group fought antisemitism with radio shows & comics

New exhibition examines pre- and post-WWII efforts to combat antisemitism in the US, and how one group reached an audience of millions.

Jewish-American Hall of Fame to induct Superman’s creators

Jewish-American Hall of Fame is inducting Superman’s Jewish creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in November with commemorative coin set.

Comic-book icon Stan Lee passes away

Spider-Man, X-Men creator Stan Lee passes away at age of 95.

90-year-old Holocaust survivor unexpected superhero of Comic-Con

A Holocaust survivor turned out to be the real superhero at the popular comics convention in Southern California.

'What happened to Superman's Jewish roots?'

Comics hero Frank Miller wants a Superman who ‘confronts his Jewish roots’.

Meet David: Father of the First Israeli Superhero

David Herman immigrated to Israel nearly half a century ago years ago - and created the first Hebrew-speaking superhero.

IDF Comic Book Reveals Less Friendly Side of Hamas

Israel Defense Forces fires latest salvo against Hamas in the battle for hearts and minds - in the form of a comic book.

Comic Book Story Comes True

Leave it to Israelis to make a success of US-style comic books and snatch the “Oscar of Comics" award in San Diego.

Berlin Exhibit Features Famous Jewish Comic Creators

An exhibit at Berlin's Jewish Museum features 45 of the best comic creators, almost all children of European Jewish immigrants to New York.

Move Over Spiderman - Here Comes Rabbi Ben-Eliezer

Kosher comics are a big hit for the growing hareidi religious market, where Spiderman is not approved reading. Meet a new hero: Rabbi Ben-Eliezer.

Muslim and US Superheroes Team Up in New Comics Series

US superheroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman will appear together with the Muslim superheroes known as The 99 in a new comics series.