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Comics hero Frank Miller wants a Superman who ‘confronts his Jewish roots’
The Jewish history of Superman is well known. Jewish writer Jerry Siegel — who co-created the iconic comic book character with Jewish illustrator Joe Shuster — once said he conceived of Superman after reading about the “slaughter of helpless, oppressed Jews” in Nazi Europe.
Gal Gadot on Wonder Woman casting
Gal Gadot, the Israeli supermodel recently cast as Wonder Woman in the upcoming movie “Man of Steel,” opened up on an Israeli talk show about her new role.
You know you’re a boomer if …
— You grew up believing that eating all your vegetables would help starving children in China.
Jewish roots of the ‘Man of Steel’
Seventy-five years after bursting into the world of comic books, something still feels Jewish about Superman.
Calendar Picks and Clicks: June 1-7, 2013
More than 20 dramas, documentaries, comedies, foreign language films and shorts will be shown at seven venues from Thousand Oaks to Beverly Hills.
Superman is Jewish?: People of the comic book
Nothing is quite so purely American as the comic book, which is why it will come as a surprise to some readers to discover that philosopher Harry Brod regards Superman and Spider-Man and many other comic-book characters to be uniquely Jewish artifacts that offer crucial insights into the Jewish experience in America.
Superman belongs to DC Comics, judge affirms
The heirs of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster do not have the right to reclaim copyrights to the popular character, a federal judge ruled.
Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer to play Superman’s mom
Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer will portray Superman\’s Kryptonian mother in the Superman movie sequel.