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


Mayim Bialik teams with DC Comics to create children's science book

DC Comics announced Thursday that “Flash Facts,” a collection of stories featuring DC characters such as the Flash, Batman and Superman, will be published in February.

TV star Mayim Bialik.

When three comic-writers take on the tribe and all things Jewish

When the writers say one of the hallmarks of Judaism is that “there is no one ‘right way’ to do things, there are only many wrong ways” they make an excellent point

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING photojournalist Michel duCille (left) with Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and syndicated ‘Miami Herald’ columnist Dave Barry in Miami in 2013 for the newspaper’s relocation party.

The return of Superman? Henry Cavill hints caped days not over

The British actor who took on the role of Superman in 'Man of Steel' hinted that talks are being held about him reprising the role in a future film.

Superman

'One-Punch Man' to get film adaptation from Sony, Arad Productions

The film is being made through a partnership between Sony Pictures and Israeli producers Avi and Ari Arad of Arad Productions.

One-Punch Man

Taylor Swift cancels all 2020 shows to curb spread of coronavirus

The singer invited her audience to ‘Shake it Off’ next year and urged them to stay safe and healthy.

Taylor Swift.

A gold award for Israeli manga

The award was created in 2007 by then-foreign minister Taro Aso as part of his efforts to use Japanese culture as a diplomatic tool.

A gold award for Israeli manga

Jewish-American cartoonist legend Mort Drucker dead at age 91

Drucker was so talented George Lucas prevented the Star War’s legal defense team from suing MAD magazine when they released a parody of the film drawn by him.

Jewish-American cartoonist Mort Drucker next to his works in MAD magazine

Spider-Man voice actor Jake Johnson cheers up kids during coronavirus

The actor became known for his role as Peter Parker in the 2018 animated film Spider Man: Into the Spider Verse.

Comic book art by Steve Ditko. Spiderman and Daredevil.

Drawing in the shadow of history – The art of David Duvshani

Inspired by his ancestor and the rich history of this land, Duvshani is one of the artists to take part in the Shuttle art project now shaping up at the Raw Art Gallery.

Artist David Duvshani and one of his prints now on display at the RawArt Gallery in Tel Aviv.

An Amazon's tiara - the cultural history of Wonder Woman

This Purim, as thousands of girls around the globe dress up as Wonder Woman, we shed more light on the myth and facts behind the fabled princess.

WONDER WOMAN in a recent comic by Greg Rucka, next to a picture of the 1950s comics created by psychologist William Moulton Marston, in ‘The Invisible History of Wonder Woman’ by Jill Lepore (inset). (Large picture: Hagay Hacohen; Inset of Jill Lepore: James Joel/Flickr)