From Krakow to Krypton: Jews, Justice, & Comic Books Free Zoom Presentation at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2022
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From Krakow to Krypton: Jews, Justice, and Comic Books
Tuesday, April 12, 7:00-8:00 PM ET
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s super mensch! Did you know that many of the world’s greatest comic book superheroes — including Superman, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and Batman — were created by Jewish immigrants? Comics are a creative response to economic hardship, war, and discrimination. Award-winning author, graphic novelist, and lecturer Arie Kaplan will draw on his experience profiling comic legends like Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Art Spiegelman (author of Maus) in this gripping multimedia presentation that demonstrates the importance of progressive Jewish values in shaping the Golden Age of Comics during the 1930s and 1940s, as well as the gritty 'independent comics' scene of the 1970s and 1980s. Join us to learn the true stories behind your favorite heroes!
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