Superhero

Purim spirit: Firefighters rappel down building for disabled youth dressed as superheroes

The firefighters came down the building, donning Batman, Superman, and Spiderman costumes while the residents of the institutes cheered on. 

 Firefighters rappel down the façade of the Feuerstein Institute. March 11, 2025.
Marvel Jewish superhero Sabra.

Mazel tov! Sabra to maintain Israeli identity in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’- report

 Fallen Border Police Yamam fighter Arnon Zamora, Chris Hemsworth in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder.

Israelis don't need Marvel to show them what heroes are - comment

Marvel Jewish superhero Sabra.

Marvel removes Jewish superhero Sabra's Israeli identity for new Captain America movie


Meet Whistle: Gotham City’s latest superhero is Jewish

“My heroine engages with her Jewishness in much the same way that I do," said the superhero's creator, E. Lockhart. 

Italian comic book character Dylan Dog is set to meet DC comics hero Batman in first ever US-Italian cross-over

Tim Drake, Batman's Robin, confirmed to be LGBTQ+ in new issue

Many fans have rejoiced at this revelation of Drake's sexuality. However, he would not be the first instance of queerness to be found in the Batman comics.

U.S. Postal Service stamps honoring the 75th anniversary of DC Comics' Batman character are seen in an undated handout image released by the U.S. Postal Service. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Limited Edition Forever Batman Stamp Collection Set will take place in New York City

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over breach in 'Black Widow' contract

Johansson, who comes from an Ashkenazi Jewish family, has been playing the Avenger Black Widow since 2010 in Iron Man 2. This is reportedly the last time that she will play the comic book character.

Actress Scarlett Johansson

Israeli digital series puts special needs in the spotlight

The series was produced by Shalva and the Ruderman Family Foundation.

‘HEROES – Limited Edition’  is about a group of superheroes with special needs whose powers have faded or who have retired, but who come back together for a common goal – to save the world.

Jewish filmmaker Richard Donner passes away at 91

Donner was born in New York City to Jewish parents and became fascinated by film at a young age.

Director Richard Donner arrives for the premiere of his film '16 Blocks' in New York February 27, 2006.

'Wonder Woman 1984': A delayed disappointment - film review

The film's point is that we should all be grateful for what we have, no matter what that is, which could have been delivered in at least 40 fewer minutes.

GAL GADOT in ‘Wonder Woman 1984.’

DC Comics' Batwoman receives Jewish funeral in latest episode

Batwoman, also known as Kate Kane, is Jewish and an out-of-the-closet lesbian, both of which have been defining parts of her character since her 2006 comics debut.

Batwoman

Passover Haggadah tells the story of the Exodus with Marvel superheroes

The Superhero Haggadah is interspersed with essays, divrei Torah, humorous MCU spins on various songs sung during the Seder and questions-and-answers sections.

A JEWISH, copyright-friendly pastiche of Marvel’s Captain America is seen wielding a menorah and a Star of David-adorned shield

This female Jewish comic book artist was overlooked - no more

L. Renee still remembers drawing under her family’s dining table as a child in Vienna, sketching ballerinas and costumed performers she had seen at the theater.

A look inside a "Kitty" comic strip from 1949 drawn by Renee.

Stan Lee’s legacy is complicated. This new book casts a shadow on it

Lee was born Stanley Martin Lieber in New York City in 1922 to Jewish immigrants from Romania.

Flowers and mementos are pictured on the star of late Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 12, 2018.