Comics

How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media

Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.

A woman shops for toys at a store in Houston, Texas, on August 24, 2026.
CARTOON ANIMALS by lifetime achievement award winner Dovi Keich.

Tel Aviv's Animix festival combines political satire, cartoons with tributes, memorials, lectures

People gather in the exhibition hall during the opening day of Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, US, July 23, 2026.

Marvel unveils upcoming film lineup, including 'Ghost Rider,' 'Black Panther 3,' at Comic-Con

THE CHIZBATRON, (1948) by Arieh Navon

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


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

Published in December 1940, nearly a year before America entered World War II, the issue was donated by Riot Games co-founder Brandon Beck. 

 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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

The Superman comic, found in excellent condition with a nine out of ten rating by the company CGC, was released in 1939 by Detective Comics Inc. and is one in only a handful which still exist.

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.

Animax Tel Aviv marks 25 years amid conflict and creativity

The festival’s showcased artists and their works will reflect the darker reality that Israel has faced over the last two years.

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

'Dry Bones' cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen helped Jews to love our faults, not just heroics - opinion

The cartoonist, who died on Monday at the age of 87, applied a screwball approach to his view of Israel.

 Yaakov Kirschen at work, and one of his Dry Bones classic cartoons.

Navy Bird still flies, after being killed in a terror attack last year

Artist Revital Bronstein, whose pen name was Navy Bird, was killed in a terrorist attack last year. Now, an exhibition will display her work.

 BRONSTEIN – A WEAVER  of dreams.

To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together

Discover the comic book uniting Brooklyn voices, blending Jewish and non-Jewish stories to combat intolerance and bias.

 Left to right: Dani Kogan, Deborah Greenblatt, Julian Voloj, Francil Tejada and Bradley T. Borden hold copies of "We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope,” a comic book celebrating the diversity of the borough and pf participants in the We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate, Nov. 18, 2024.

To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together

A new comic book, "We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope," showcases personal narratives from a diverse group of Brooklyn nonprofit professionals who participated in a Jewish Community Relations Council.

 Left to right: Dani Kogan, Deborah Greenblatt, Julian Voloj, Francil Tejada and Bradley T. Borden hold copies of "We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope,” a comic book celebrating the diversity of the borough and pf participants in the We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate, Nov. 18, 2024.

Green Lantern’s Jewish roots revealed: Why Hal Jordan’s heritage is trending now

Recent discussions about Hal Jordan's Jewish heritage have gained traction with the upcoming Lanterns series, reflecting growing interest in diverse representation in superhero narratives.

 Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in the Green Lantern movie in 2011

Robert Downey Jr. returns to MCU as Dr. Doom: A game-changer for Marvel's future?

Robert Downey Jr. is set to play Dr. Doom in Marvel’s upcoming films, starting with 'Avengers: Doomsday' in 2026. Revealed at Comic-Con, his new role could reinvigorate the MCU's recent decline.

Robert Downey Jr, nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for "Oppenheimer", attends the Nominees Luncheon for the 96th Oscars in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. February 12, 2024.

Animix Festival at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque to focus on October 7, Jewish survival

Japanese Manga artist and feature of the festival, Makoto Tanaka, tells the Jerusalem Post about her manga adaptation depicting the suffering of Israeli citizens held hostage by Hamas.

 MANGA ARTIST Makoto Tanaka.