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


Margot Robbie shines as Harley Quinn in 'Birds of Prey'

In addition to a take on feminism, the story also translates well to being an overall focus on being an outsider.

MARGOT ROBBIE attends the world premiere of ‘Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn,’ in London last month.

Israeli comic book team wins Japan's International Manga Award

The 80-page comic Piece of Mind by Guy Lenman and Nimrod Frydman is the second Israeli comic to win at the prestigious event.

Guy Lenman and Nimrod Frydman's award-winning comic book 'Piece of Mind.'

DC’s 'Harley Quinn' fights off allegations of antisemitism

The petition also accused three of DC’s comic creators of antisemitism after they reportedly referred to the character Sy Borgman as being “Half man, Half Jew."

The 'Harley Quinn' series is available on the DC Universe streaming service.

Netanyahu wins Wikipedia, No. 1 search in 2019

According to Hebrew Wikipedia, Netanyahu is the leading term users searched for using the online resource.

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Israel votes Batman – Can the world’s greatest detective form a gov't?

Link Hotel honors the comic-book hero with a series of street artworks honoring his 80th anniversary.

Batman "That's All Folks" by Rafael Edgar

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'

New comic depicts a serial killer targeting Jews in Nazi Paris

The Butcher of Paris is a true story of someone even the Nazis found bad, and a warning about the dangers of silence as antisemitism becomes more common worldwide.

Marcel Petiot

Israeli social media star duo wins global competition for influencers

The Devirs, both graduates of Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, chose to use Instagram to share their real everyday experiences.

Yehuda and Maya Devir

The Jewish roots of French icon Asterix the Gaul

While some say Asterix represents Bar Kochva, others argue that the story is inspired by the Nazi occupation of France.

A wall featuring the cast of the 'Asterix the Gaul' series is seen in Brussles.

DC Comics and Italian SBE to publish unprecedented crossover

The crossover is set to focus on Batman and the titular character SBE's long running and best-selling iconic occult detective series Dylan Dog.

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