Welcome to Funny; They Don’t Look Jewish, “Where Judaism appears in the panels.” Our purpose is to find characters, stories and issues of comics that explore explicitly Jewish content. In this episode Brandon and Henry wrap of their coverage of DC's The Golem! Comics and TV covered in this episode: Swamp Thing (Vol. 2) #153, Apr 1995 “River Run, Chapter 2: Twilight of the Gods” Written by Mark Millar Penciled by Chris Weston Inked by Kim DeMulder Colored by Tatjana Wood Lettered by Comicraft Edited by Stuart Moore and Julie Rottenberg Hellblazer #167, Oct 2001 “Highwater, Conclusion” Wr ..read more

Welcome to Funny; They Don’t Look Jewish, “Where Judaism appears in the panels.” Our purpose is to find characters, stories and issues of comics that explore explicitly Jewish content. In this episode Brandon and Henry move over to the "Distinguished Competition" of Marvel and cover DC Comics' The Golem!  Comics covered in this episode: Recap of Golems covered in DC: Golem (Moyshe Nakhman) - from Suicide Squad and Hayoth, already covered in episodes 15 and 16 Golem II - first appeared in Ragman #2 (covered in Episode 7), but goes on to: Ragman: Cry of the Dead #4-6 (1993) Primal Force ..read more

Brandon and Henry continue the coverage of the various Golems in Marvel Comics!    Comics  (and more) covered: Invaders #13, Nov 1976 “The Golem Walks Again”  Written by Roy Thomas and Ed Summer Penciled by Frank Robbins Inked by Frank Springer  Colored by George Roussos Lettered by John Costanza Edited by Roy Thomas Invaders (Vol. 2) #2, Apr 1993 “Havoc in Hollywood!”  Written by Roy Thomas Penciled by Dave Hoover Inked by Brian Garvey  Colored by Paul Becton Lettered by Pat Brosseau Edited by Mike Rockwitz 4 #22, Sep 2005 “The Yancy Street Golem ..read more

3 Golems for the price of one! Henry and Brandon do a deep dive into Marvel's The Golem across time!  Comics covered: The Incredible Hulk #134, Sep 1970 “Among Us Walks… the Golem” Written by Roy Thomas Penciled by Herb Trimpe Inked by Sal Buscema Lettered by Artie Simek Edited by Stan Lee Strange Tales #174, Mar 1974 “There Walks the Golem!” Written by Len Wein Penciled by John Buscema Inked by Jim Mooney Colored by Glynis Wein Lettered by Dave Hunt Edited by Roy Thomas Strange Tales #176, Jul 1974 “Black Crossing” Written by Mike Friedrich Penciled & Inked by Tony DeZuni ..read more

Surprise! Brandon & Henry return, unannounced, for this "emergency pod" as they discover a NEW Jewish Moon Knight story! Keep listening for appearances by Kitty Pryde and The Thing! All of our favorites in one episode!   Comics covered: Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1 “Reese” Written by Jed MacKay Penciled by Alessandro Cappuccio Colored by Rachelle Rosenberg Lettered by VC’s Cor Petit Edited by Tom Brevoort X-Men (Vol. 6) #25 “From the Shadows” Gerry Duggan Penciled by Stefano Caseli Colored by Marte Gracia Lettered by VC’s Clayton Cowles Designed by Tom Muller & Jay Brown Edi ..read more

This was a big one! This summer we had the privilege and honor of speaking with DC Comics legend, Paul Kupperberg. Paul was kind enough to speak to us about Episode 23 - Metropolis Mishpacha, where we covered Supergirl and her landlady Ida Berkowitz! Paul of course was the author of these stories. We talk about religion in comics, Jewish representation, the Holocaust, and Colossal Boy's colossal bris! Please check out Paul's website and shop for all things KUP! https://www.paulkupperberg.net/ You can follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod And on Facebook - https://www.faceb ..read more

Welcome to Funny; They Don’t Look Jewish, “Where Judaism appears in the panels.” Our purpose is to find characters, stories and issues of comics that explore explicitly Jewish content. Brandon and Henry are back to finish the deep dive in our newest favorite Jewish super-hero, SERAPH!   Comics covered: Super Friends #41, December 1980 "Dry Earth… Stolen Waters” Written and Penciled by Bob Oksner Colored by Jerry Serpe Lettered by John Costanza Edited by Julius Schwartz Super Friends #46, April 1981 "Echo of Evil!” Written and Penciled by Bob Oksner Colored by Jerry Serpe Lettered b ..read more

Welcome to Funny; They Don’t Look Jewish, “Where Judaism appears in the panels.” Our purpose is to find characters, stories and issues of comics that explore explicitly Jewish content. This time we're covering DC's Global Guardian, the Israeli SERAPH! Brandon and Henry take a look at several issues of DC's Super Friends, including arguably the most Jewish moment in all of super hero comics! Comics covered in Episode 24 Super Friends #7, July 1977 "The Warning of the Wonder Twins!” Written by E. Nelson Bridwell  Penciled by Ramona Fradon Inked by Bob Smith Edited by Dennis O’Neil Supe ..read more

Join us on a trip to Sweet Home Chicago and the Big Apricot, Metropolis for an adventure with Supergirl and Shabbat dinner with Superman! This is a SUPER exciting episode for us. Henry FINALLY gets to discuss his true loves, Superman and Supergirl with Brandon.  Comics covered: Mrs. Berkowitz and Blackstarr Supergirl (Vol. 2) #13, November 1983 “Echoes of Times Gone By” Written by Paul Kupperberg Penciled by Carmine Infantino Inked by Bob Oksner Colored by Tim Ziuko Lettered by Ben Oda Edited by Julius Schwartz Supergirl (Vol. 2) #14, December 1983 “Star Light, Star Bright… Blacksta ..read more

Welcome to Funny; They Don’t Look Jewish, “Where Judaism appears in the panels.” Our purpose is to find characters, stories and issues of comics that explore explicitly Jewish content. Brandon and Henry are back (again) after a long hiatus in a SUPER-SIZED episode. We are covering CAPTAIN AMERICA's Jewish friends. So strap in, turn on your "CA: The First Avenger" soundtrack and learn about America's @$$'s buddies! Captain America’s Amazing Jewish Friends - Bernie Rosenthal (Cap 247, Jul 1980), Anna Kappelbaum Captain America #237, June 1979 "From the Ashes…" Plotted by Chris Claremont Script ..read more