JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience @ Capital Jewish Museum
Sunday, February 2, 2025 • 4 Sh'vat 5785
2:00 PM - 5:30 PMCapital Jewish Museum - Transportation provided to and from TBAJewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience examines the Jewish origins of iconic comic book superheroes from the 1930s thru 1960's.
Which superhero had a bar mitzvah? Who crushed a glass at his comic book wedding?
Learn about superheroes with Jewish creators, writers, and artists, from Spider-Man to Senorita Rio. Sections on the development of cartoons in Yiddish and in modern Hebrew augment the story. The exhibition includes contemporary graphic novels which explore Jewish themes from Israel to Iraq and back to America. Scenes from local DC-area comic fandom round out the exhibition, welcoming new and old comic enthusiasts into the story. See original copies of rare comic books, get the chance to draw your own comic book page and dress up as your new favorite superhero.
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