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Tag: Superman

0 Television/Film Culture

Comic Books Are Full of Jews, But Where Are They?

Adam Garvey in New Voices · 27 Sep 2024

Exploring the Jewish roots and representation in comic books, this article highlights the often overlooked Jewish influence on iconic characters like Batman and Superman.

0 Culture Philosophy

Hero vs. Common Fate - "It is the hero’s instinct to move / in a different direction, away from the crowd—"

Harryette Mullen in Jewish Currents · 6 Sep 2024

Harryette Mullen's poem "Hero vs. Common Fate" challenges the traditional perception of heroism by juxtaposing the notion of the hero against the common crowd.

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The True Meaning of Superman

Daniel Z. Feldman in Tablet · 13 Jan 2023

A recent event involving the swearing in of a new member of Congress sparked discussion when it was revealed that the member chose to place a rare Superman comic book, along with a copy of the Constitution and family mementos, on the table.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

How Adolf Eichmann murdered Superman — and was sentenced to death for his crimes

Forward · 11 Dec 2021

The 1961 Superman comic titled "The Death of Superman," coinciding with the trial of Adolf Eichmann, reflects profound Jewish themes by mirroring the real-life consequences of genocide.

0 Culture Communities

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a book about Superman’s complete Jewish history!

Forward · 4 Jun 2021

Roy Schwartz's book "Is Superman Circumcised?" delves into the Jewish roots and cultural significance of Superman, exploring themes like Jewish symbolism, the immigrant experience, and parallels to biblical characters.

0 Literature History

Meanwhile, on a Quiet Street in Cleveland

Eitan Kensky in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Aug 2013

Jerry Siegel, a young aspiring writer from Cleveland, was the creative mind behind Superman, inspired by a series of experiences and collaborations with his friend Joe Shuster.