Episode 23 - Metropolis Mishpocha!

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/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 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/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

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/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

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/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

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/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

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 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.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)  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.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 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

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 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