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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.
MARWAN BARGHOUTI is tightly guarded as he leaves a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2012. He played a leading role in organizing and directing terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada, the writer asserts.

Why is Hollywood campaigning to free convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti? - opinion

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Marvel stars join campaign to free Barghouti, but ignore his victims - opinion

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is escorted in handcuffs by police into Jerusalem Magistrates Court in 2012.

Marvel actors join campaign calling for release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti


USDA removes free trade agreement with Marvel's Wakanda

A spokesman told The Washington Post that the inclusion of the mythical African nation from the universe of Marvel superheroes was a mistake made as part of a test officials were running.

Actor Chadwick Boseman and Director Ryan Coogler arrive at the premiere of the new Marvel superhero film 'Black Panther'

The marvels of marble

Since time immemorial, marble has been a stone that evokes luxury and a high quality of life.


Scarlett Johansson is back as Black Widow

Black Widow first appeared in Marvel’s “Iron Man 2” and since then has appeared in four “Avengers” films, as well as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.”

Actress Scarlett Johansson

Marvel asks NYC councilman to stop dressing as Captain America

Ben Kallos, a New York City councilman who is running for Manhattan Borough president in 2021, wears a Captain America costume on the stump and uses the images in his literature.

Captain America

Scarlett Johansson 'Pushing' for All-Women Marvel Movie

Johansson's mother is Jewish and her father is Christian but she has shown support for Israel in the past and says she identifies more with her Jewish side.

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Essay by Art Spiegelman pulled because it compared Trump to Marvel villain

“Maus” creator said in the essay, which was published in The Guardian, that the book’s co-publisher Marvel Comics was trying to stay “apolitical.”

Cover of the book 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman

Natalie Portman cast as female Thor

Her participation in the upcoming Thor movie was announced on Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con.

Actor Natalie Portman poses at the world premiere of the film "The Avengers: Endgame" in Los Angeles, California, April 22, 2019