Funny, They Don't Look Jewish!

In this episode we cover some more minor character appearances! Harry The Fiddler, Emperor Norton (both from The Sandman), Louis "Shadow" Kravitz" (Heroes for Hire) and Ms Marvel's friend, Naftali!Comics and Characters covered:Harry the FiddlerSandman (Vol. 2) #8, August 1989“The Sound of Her Wings”Written by Neil GaimanPenciled by Mike Dringenberg & Malcolm Jones IIIColored by Daniel VozzoLettered by Todd KleinEdited by Karen BergerEmperor Norton Sandman (Vol. 2) #31, October 1991“Three Septembers and a January”Written by Neil GaimanPenciled and Inked by Shawn McManusColored by Daniel VozzoLettered by Todd KleinEdited by Karen BergerLouis “Shadow” KravitzHeroes for Hire (Vol. 2) #6, January 2007“Guns, Gems, Robots, and Terrorists!”Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin GrayPenciled by Alvaro RioInked by Scott Koblish and Tom PalmerColored by Brad AndersonLettered by Randy GentileEdited by Mark PanniciaNaftaliMs. Marvel (Vol. 4) #25, December 2017, Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #26, January 2018, Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #27, February 2018, Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #28, March 2018,  Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #37, January 2019 - “After the Flood”“Teenage Wasteland”Written by G. Willow WilsonPenciled by Nico Leon Colored by Ian HerringLettered by VC's Joe CaramagnaEdited by Sana Amanat  Follow us at https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod, https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspodSubscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspodPlease give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

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 MillarPenciled by Chris WestonInked by Kim DeMulderColored by Tatjana WoodLettered by ComicraftEdited by Stuart Moore and Julie RottenbergHellblazer #167, Oct 2001“Highwater, Conclusion”Written by Brian AzzarrelloPenciled and inked by Marcelo FrusinColored by ZylonolLettered by Clem RobinsEdited by Will DennisSuperboy, Season 3: Ep 14 - The GolemJanuary 19, 1991Director: Robert WiemerWriter: Paul Stubenrauch “An elderly Jewish man creates the mythical creature Golem to protect him from racial bigotry. But when Golem goes on a rampage, Superboy has to step in and save the day.” Follow us at https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod, https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

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 16Golem II - first appeared in Ragman #2 (covered in Episode 7), but goes on to:Ragman: Cry of the Dead #4-6 (1993)Primal Force #0-14 (1994)#14, Golem resurrected with TRUTH on foreheadGolem (of Jewish legend) - Batman #551 (1998), covered in Episode 8Golem III - JSA Returns: Thrilling Comics #1 (May 1999)Detective Comics #631, Jul 1991“The Golem of Gotham, Part 1”Written by Peter MilliganPenciled by Jim AparaInked by Mike DeCarloColored by Adrienne RoyLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Dennis O'Neill and Kelley PuckettDetective Comics #632, Aug 1991“The Golem of Gotham, Part 2”Written by Peter MilliganPenciled by Jim AparoInked by Mike DeCarloColored by Adrienne RoyLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Dennis O'Neill and Kelley Puckett  Follow us at https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod, https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

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 SummerPenciled by Frank RobbinsInked by Frank Springer Colored by George RoussosLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Roy ThomasInvaders (Vol. 2) #2, Apr 1993“Havoc in Hollywood!” Written by Roy ThomasPenciled by Dave HooverInked by Brian Garvey Colored by Paul BectonLettered by Pat BrosseauEdited by Mike Rockwitz4 #22, Sep 2005“The Yancy Street Golem”Written by Roberto Aguirre-SacasaPenciled by Valentine DeLandroInked by Frank Springer Colored by Avalon's Dan KempLettered by VC's Dave SharpeEdited by Warren SimonsThe Simpsons: Season 18, Episode 4 - Treehouse of Horror XVII: "You Gotta Know When To GolemWritten by Peter Gaffney and Directed by David Silverman and Matthew C. Faughnan Follow us at https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod, https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

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 ThomasPenciled by Herb TrimpeInked by Sal BuscemaLettered by Artie SimekEdited by Stan LeeStrange Tales #174, Mar 1974“There Walks the Golem!”Written by Len WeinPenciled by John BuscemaInked by Jim MooneyColored by Glynis WeinLettered by Dave HuntEdited by Roy ThomasStrange Tales #176, Jul 1974“Black Crossing”Written by Mike FriedrichPenciled & Inked by Tony DeZunigaColored by Linda LessmannLettered by MarckEdited by Roy ThomasStrange Tales #177, Sep 1974“There Comes Now Raging Fire!”Written by Mike FriedrichPenciled by Tony DeZunigaInked by Steve AustinColored by Bill MantloLettered by Tom OrzechowskiEdited by Roy ThomasInvaders #12, Oct 1976“To the Warsaw Ghetto” Written by Roy ThomasPenciled by Frank RobbinsInked by Frank Springer Colored by Phil RachelsonLettered by Joe RosenEdited by Roy ThomasCome back next time for the conclusion! Follow us at https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod, https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

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 MacKayPenciled by Alessandro CappuccioColored by Rachelle RosenbergLettered by VC's Cor PetitEdited by Tom BrevoortX-Men (Vol. 6) #25“From the Shadows”Gerry DugganPenciled by Stefano CaseliColored by Marte GraciaLettered by VC's Clayton CowlesDesigned by Tom Muller & Jay BrownEdited by Jordan D. WhiteSpidey & His Amazing Friends (Disney Channel show)"An UnBEElievable Rosh Hashanah"Season 2, Episode 27bAir date: September 15, 2023Written by Alexa HarzanDirected by Darren Bachynski Follow us at https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod, https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod

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/JewishComicsPodAnd on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod

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 OksnerColored by Jerry SerpeLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Julius SchwartzSuper Friends #46, April 1981"Echo of Evil!”Written and Penciled by Bob OksnerColored by Jerry SerpeLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Julius SchwartzDC Comics Presents #46, June 1982"The Wizard Who Wouldn't Stay Dead”Written by E. Nelson BridwellPenciled by Alex SaviukInked by Pablo MarcosColored by Gene D'AngeloLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Julius SchwartzJustice League Quarterly #8 (1992)Written by Kevin Dudley“The Real Return of the Global Guardians”Doomsday Clock #5 (May 2018) 

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 24Super Friends #7, July 1977"The Warning of the Wonder Twins!”Written by E. Nelson Bridwell Penciled by Ramona FradonInked by Bob SmithEdited by Dennis O'NeilSuper Friends #25, July 1979"Puppets of the Overlord”Written by E. Nelson BridwellPenciled by Ramona FradonInked by Bob SmithColored by Gene D'AngeloEdited by Julius SchwartzSuper Friends #38, August 1980"The Seraph's Day of Atonement”Written by E. Nelson BridwellPenciled by Bob OksnerInked by Kim DemulderColored by Jerry SerpeLettered by Milt SnapinnEdited by Julius SchwartzSpecial shout out and thank you to Rob Kelly, The Fire and Water Network's For All Mankind podcast for alerting Henry to Seraph's Judaism. You can check out Henry on For All Mankind here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fam38/Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @jewishcomicspod

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 BlackstarrSupergirl (Vol. 2) #13, November 1983“Echoes of Times Gone By”Written by Paul KupperbergPenciled by Carmine InfantinoInked by Bob OksnerColored by Tim ZiukoLettered by Ben OdaEdited by Julius SchwartzSupergirl (Vol. 2) #14, December 1983“Star Light, Star Bright… Blackstarr Rises Tonight”Same creative teamWritten by Paul KupperbergPenciled by Carmine InfantinoInked by Bob OksnerColored by Tim ZiukoLettered by Ben OdaEdited by Julius SchwartzSupergirl (Vol. 2) #15, January 1984“Starfall”Written by Paul KupperbergPenciled by Carmine InfantinoInked by Bob OksnerColored by Tim ZiukoLettered by Andy KubertEdited by Julius SchwartzJosef SchumanFirst Appearance - Action Comics #831, page 9, page 13 Action Comics (Vol. 1) #833, November 2005“Depths”Written by Gail SimonePenciled by John ByrneInked by Nelson, Norm Rapmund, Lary Stucker Colored by Guy MajorLettered by Rob LeighEdited by Eddie BerganzaAction Comics (Vol. 1) #835, January 2006“A Contagion of Madness”Written by Gail SimonePenciled by John ByrneInked by Nelson (DeCastro) Colored by Guy MajorLettered by Phil BalsmanEdited by Eddie BerganzaPerry White refers to Shabbat Dinner:SUPERMAN: LEVIATHAN RISING SPECIAL #1“Superman: Leviathan Rising”Written byBrian Michael BendisGreg RuckaMatt FractionMarc AndreykoPenciled and Inked byYanick PaquetteSuperman in the Warsaw Ghetto:Superman (Vol. 2) #54, April 1991“Time and Time Again (Part 3 of 7): The Warsaw Ghetto”Written by Jerry OrdwayPenciled by Jerry OrdwayInked by Dennis Janke Colored by Glenn WhitmoreLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Mike Carlin and Dan Thorsland

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 KappelbaumCaptain America #237, June 1979"From the Ashes…"Plotted by Chris ClaremontScripted by Roger McKenziePenciled by Sal BuscemaInked by Don PerlinColored by George RoussosLettered by Elaine HeinlEdited by Roger SternCaptain America #245, February 1980"The Calypso Connection"Written by Roger McKenziePenciled by Carmine Infantino & Joe RubinsteinLettered by Jim NovakColored by Carl Gafford (“Gaff”)Edited by Jim SalicrupCover by Frank MillerCaptain America #275, November 1982“Yesterday's Shadows” Written by J.M. DeMatteisPenciled by Mike ZeckInked by John BeattyColored by Don WarfieldLettered by John MorelliEdited by Mark GruenwaldCaptain America #276, December 1982“Turning Point!” Written by J.M. DeMatteisPenciled by Mike ZeckInked by John BeattyColored by Bob SharenLettered by John MorelliEdited by Mark GruenwaldCaptain America #284, August 1983“Diverging...” Written by J.M. DeMatteisPenciled by Sal Buscema with finishes by Kim DeMulderColored by Bob SharenLettered by Diana AlbersEdited by Mark GruenwaldCaptain America #289, January 1984“Bernie America, Sentinel of Liberty” Written by J.M. DeMatteisPenciled by Mike ZeckColored by Bob SharenLettered by Diana AlbersEdited by Mark GruenwaldCaptain America #317, February 1986“Death Throws” Written by Mark GruenwaldPenciled by Paul NearyInked by Dennis JankeColored by Ken FeduniewiczLettered by Diana AlbersEdited by Michael Carlin Give us a like on Facebook and a follow Twitter! Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and we'll read it on the next pod! 

Brandon and Henry revisit some more old friends! DC's Ragman and Marvel's Moon Knight! Special guest appearances by Batman and the Mishkan Chicago Davening Team!  Brandon and Henry gush over the wonderful writing of Sholly Fisch and also have one of their signature rants over BAD Jewish representation in comics.  Comics covered: RagmanThe All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Vol. 1) #14“Small Miracles”Written by Sholly FischPenciled by Rick BurchettInked by Dan DavisColored by Guy MajorLettered by Dezi SientyEdited by Jim Chadwick  Ragman (Vol. 3) #1-4 (2017-2018)Written by: Ray FawkesPenciled and Inked by: Inaki MirandaColored by: Eva de la CruzLettered by: Josh ReedEdited by: Marie Javins and Diego Lopez Moon KnightMoon Knight #5 (Vol. 9, November 17, 2021)“Horoscope”Written by: Jed MackayPenciled by: Alessandro CappuccioColored by: Rachelle RosenbergLettered by: VC's Cory PetitEdited by: Tom BrevoortThank you to Mishkan Chicago's Davening team for the Chanukah blessings. Check out their soundcloud for more great Jewish music!Give a follow and start some conversation with us on Facebook and Twitter. Please give us a rating and review and subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

Brandon and Henry return after a brief hiatus and some special interview episodes with coverage of some heroes we've already covered!  What?! Already covered?! Since we've started the podcast there have been more instances of explicit Jewish content for characters we've covered. We'll be revisiting our favs, The Thing and Kitty Pryde! We also have a hot take on John Lennon's Imagine, call out some creators for some bad Jewish representation and point the mirror at ourselves for our podcast title!Thank you to Mishkan Chicago's Soundcloud for their recording of Debbie Friedman's "Mi Sheberach." Check them out at https://soundcloud.com/mishkan-chicago/mi-sheberachThank you Rabbi Aryeh Bernstein for a spicy take! Comics covered:Fantastic Four #538 (June 2006)“Street Fighting”Written by J. Michael StraczynskiPencilled by Mike McKoneInked by Andy Lanning, Kris Justice, and Cam SmithColored by Paul MountsLettered by VC's Russ WootonEdited by Tom BrevoortBlack Cat #4 (Sep 2019)“Yancy St. Shuffle”Written by Jed MacKayPencilled by Travel ForemanColored by Brian ReberLettered by Ferran DelgadoEdited by Nick LoweImmortal Hulk #41 (December 2020)“The Man Downstairs”Written by Al EwingPencilled by Joe BennettInked by Ruy Jose and Belardino BraboColored by Paul MountsLettered by VC's Cory PetitEdited by Will MossAge of X-Man: Apocalypse & the X-Tracts #1, 2, 4, 5 (Mar-July 2019)Written by Tim SeeleyPencilled by Salva EspinColored by Israel SilvaLettered by VC's Travis LankamEdited by Jordan D. WhiteMarauders #11 (Aug 2020)“Pour One Out”Written by Gerry DugganPencilled by Stefano CaseliColored by Edgar DelgadoLettered by VC's Cory PetitDesigned by Tom MullerEdited by Jordan D. WhiteMarauders #12 (Sep 2020)“The New Phase”Written by Gerry DugganPencilled by Matteo LolliColored by Edgar DelgadoLettered by VC's Cory PetitDesigned by Tom MullerEdited by Jordan D. White 

We are so thrilled to share with you our interview with Jerry Ordway from July 15, 2021. Jerry talked about a myriad of topics including, inclusion in comics, religious upbringing, editorial battles, Superman, Infinity Inc, Gangbuster, Bibbo, Proton (creator-owned) and so much more! https://jewishcomicspod.simplecast.com/ https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod/ Check out more from Mr. Ordway at https://ordstersrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/ and his amazing podcast  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thepowercosmic

Live at Congregation B'Nai Tikvah's HANNUKON, Henry had the wonderful opportunity to interview Roy Schwartz, author of Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero.Henry and Roy talked about Siegel and Shuster, the birth of DC comics, Nazism, Jack The King Kirby, Passover, Richard Donner and more! Check it out. This was a good one! You can find Roy at https://www.royschwartz.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Circumcised-Complete-History-Greatest/dp/1476662908And on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @realroyschwartz  

Brandon and Henry do a deep dive into future Black Adam star, Atom Smasher aka Nuklon aka Albert Rothstein. We welcomed our first guest, none other than the legendary creator JERRY ORDWAY! In this very special episode we talked to the co-creator (along with Roy Thomas), Jerry Ordway! Jerry is best known for his lengthy run as the writer/artist on Superman but here we got to dig a little deeper with him on Nuklon!We also cover many issues: Infinity Inc. #48, March 1988 “The Making of a Man”Written by Roy Thomas and Dann ThomasPenciled by Vince ArgondezziInked by Tony DeZunigaColored by Liz BerubeLettered by Jean SimekEdited by Roy ThomasCONTENT WARNING: The next several issues were written by Gerard Jones. Jones is currently serving a 6 year prison sentence for, "Possession of images of child sexual abuse." Other than officially denouncing him, and making a brief mention we do not talk about him personally but we do cover his issues. Justice League America #95, January 1995 “Where the Wild Things Are”Justice League America #109, March 1996  “All That Yazz”Justice League America #110, April 1996  “New Devils for Old”Justice League America #112, July 1996  “The Purge, Chapter 2: To Say Goodbye”Justice League America #113, August 1996  “The Purge, Chapter 3: To All Our Company”Written by Gerard JonesPenciled by Chuck Wojtkiewicz (voit-KEV-itch)Inked by Bob DvorakColored by Gene D'AngeloLettered by Clem RobinsEdited by Brian Augustyn and Ruben DiazJustice League Unlimited #16, December 2005 “Smashing Through the Snow!”Written by Adam BeechenPenciled by Carlo BarberiInked by Jim RoyalColored by Heroic AgeLettered by Travis LanhamEdited by Tom Palmer, Jr.

1. Iceman #1, December 1984Bobby DrakeFirst appearance: X-Men #1 (Sep 1963)Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby2. Arsenic -Gertrude YorkesX-Men/Runaways (FCBD), May 2006 - art by Skottie Young3. Mettle Avengers Academy #5, October 20104. Sasquatch The Infinity Crusade #1, June 19935. WiccanUncanny X-Men #526 (July 2010) (Allan Heinberg)Avengers: The Children’s Crusade (November 2010)New Avengers (Vol. 4) #3 (Nov 2015) (Al Ewing)6. Doc SamsonIncredible Hulk #143, September 1971“Sanctuary!”Written by Roy ThomasPenciled by Dick Ayers Inked by John SeverinLettered by Sam RosenEdited by Stan LeeIncredible Hulk #373, September 1990“Mending Fences”Written by Peter DavidPenciled by Dale Keown Inked by Sam de la RosaColored by Glynis OliverLettered by Joe RosenEdited by Bobbie ChaseMarvel Holiday Special 1992, January 1993“Revisionist History”Written by Peter DavidPenciled by John HebertInked by Mike DecarloColored by Glynis OliverLettered by Brady JoyceEdited by Renee Witterstaetter7. White Tiger - Casper KoleBlack Panther Vol. 3 #56, May 2003 “Black and White Part 6: Ol’ Boy Enters the Life”Written by Christopher PriestPenciled by Jim CalafioreInked by Mark McKennaColored by Jennifer SchellingerLettered by Paul TutroneEdited by Mike Marts 

In this episode Brandon and Henry go back to the Golden Age of superheroes! We're looking into the Jewish story of Wesley Dodds, The Golden Age Sandman. One of comics' earliest heroes!

Brandon and Henry wrap up their discussion of Rabbi Ramban! Possibly FTDLJ's favorite super-hero to date!

We're covering Ramban! That's right Ramban, no not the medieval Jewish commentator but the DC hero appearing in Suicide Squad! RAMBAN!

Back in July 2020, Brandon and Henry were welcomed by the Association of Jewish Libraries to present at their Digital conference. On Zoom Brandon and Henry introduced the world to Colossal Boy, Jewish hero from the 31st Century!

In this episode we conclude our discussion of the Israeli super-hero, SABRA!

In this episode Brandon and Henry travel to Israel (via Zoom) to meet the Israeli and Jewish, SABRA!

We conclude our deep dive of MOON KNIGHT! We discuss the very dark but fascinating story in Moon Knight #194 written by pop-punk singer and comic book writer, Max Bemis

Our tenth episode! A full set of Kabbalistic Sefirot! This is Part 2 of our exploration of Moon Knight. We look at Moon Knight #38, part 2 of the story of the villain Zohar!

Brandon and Henry discuss Marvel's Moon Knight vol. 1 #37 and Moon Knight's Jewish origins.

TRIGGER WARNING - Please note, in this episode we discuss the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, PA along with a couple other instances of hate crimes perpetrated towards Jews. In this episode we complete our exploration of the VERY Jewish RAGMAN!

In this BONUS episode Brandon and Henry look at the CW's Arrow, season 5. In it, Rory Regan/Ragman was a reoccurring character who made several Jewish references in several episodes.

In this episode, Henry and Brandon discuss the obscure but VERY Jewish super hero RAGMAN!

Previously on Funny, They Don’t Look Jewish Your hosts, Brandon and Henry, explored the Jewish roots of Chicago’s own mutant superheroine, Kitty Pryde of the X-Men. Under the pen of creator and writer Chris Claremont, Kitty Pryde confronted demons, vampires, and the shadow of the Holocaust, with her Jewish identity always prominent. Now, we look at where later writers guided both the evolution of Marvel’s Merry Mutants and Kitty Pryde’s own Judaism. Excelsior! This episode we review: 1. Marvel Holiday Special 1996 2. X-Men Unlimited #38 (November 2002) “Yartzeit” 3. All New X-Men #13 (2013)

In this episode we cover one of the most famous Jewish super heroes, KITTY PRYDE!

BATWOMAN Part 2 - In this episode Brandon and Henry look through Detective Comics #860 and #975 and a special surprise from the Multiverse!

In this episode, Brandon and Henry discover the Judaism within BATWOMAN!

In this episode we reach the conclusion of our deep dive into The Thing's Judaism. We look at Fantastic Four #5 featuring The Thing's Jewish wedding! We also look at various Marvel Holiday Specials where The Thing celebrates Hanukkah on several occasions

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, we cover the canonical Judaism of Benjamin Grimm, THE THING.