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PODCAST

Funny, They Don"t Look Jewish!

Henry Bernstein, Brandon Bernstein

“Where Judaism appears in the panels.” Our purpose is to find characters, stories and issues of comics that explore explicitly Jewish content. This includes, stories that contain quotes from Jewish texts/liturgy, characters that embrace openly their heritage. Characters using Hebrew, praying in a synagogue, celebrating Jewish holidays, and living a Jewish experience.

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00:53:05

Episode 16 - Ramban - Part 2

Funny, They Don"t Look Jewish! ·

2020/11/23

Brandon and Henry wrap up their discussion of Rabbi Ramban! Possibly FTDLJ's favorite super-hero to date! We look at issues: Suicide Squad #63, Mar 1992 “True Minds” Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale Penciled by Geof Isherwood Inked by Robert Companella and Andrew Pepoy Colored by Tom McCraw Lettered by Todd Klein Edited by Dan Raspler The Spectre (Vol. 3) #15, Feb 1994 “Old Blood” Written by John Ostrander Penciled and Inked by Tom Mandrake Inked by Robert Companella and Andrew Pepoy Colored

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01:06:40

Episode 15 - Ramban - Part 1

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2020/10/09

We're covering Ramban! That's right Ramban, no not the medieval Jewish commentator but the DC hero appearing in Suicide Squad! RAMBAN! Suicide Squad #45, Sept 1990 “The Jerusalem Serpent” Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale Penciled and Inked by Geof Isherwood Colored by Carl Gafford Lettered by Todd Klein Edited by Dan Raspler Suicide Squad #46, Oct 1990 “Choice of Evils” Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale Penciled by Luke McDonnell Inked by Geof Isherwood Colored by Carl Gafford Lettered by

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00:50:51

Episode 14 - Colossal Boy - Live at the AJL Digital...

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2020/08/20

Back in July 2020, Brandon and Henry were welcomed by the Association of Jewish Libraries to present at their Digital conference. Originally the conference was supposed to take place in person, in Evanston, IL. Obviously, because of the pandemic it was moved to Zoom. This was a unique opportunity to share the world of Judaism and Comic books with people who deal with books on a daily basis. Brandon and Henry first shared highlights of the podcast, spotlighting The Thing, Batwoman and Kitty Pryde,

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00:58:09

Episode 13 - Sabra - Part 2

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2020/07/08

In this episode we conclude our discussion of the Israeli super-hero, SABRA! We go back to Sabra's second appearance in Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions Vol 1 #2 Published July, 1982 "Frenzy in the Frozen North!" Writer Mark Gruenwald, Bill Mantlo Steven Grant Penciler John Romita Jr. Inker Pablo Marcos Colourist Michele Wolfman Christie Scheele LettererJoe Rosen EditorMark Gruenwald Tom DeFalco Followed by a story from two issues: New Warriors #58, April 1995 “Shalom, Shalom

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00:58:54

Episode 12 - Sabra - Part 1

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2020/05/01

In this episode Brandon and Henry travel to Israel (via Zoom) to meet the Israeli and Jewish, SABRA! Brandon and Henry have their first episode over Zoom since shelter in place started. We discuss a character we don't know that much about but are learning a ton! Sabra appears in three HULK issues here, spanning 2 decades. Follow us at https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod, https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspodPlease give us a rating and review at

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00:39:23

Episode 11 - Moon Knight - Part 3

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2020/03/26

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 Follow us at https://twitter.com/JewishComicsPod, https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspodPlease give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

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00:44:45

Episode 10 - Moon Knight - Part 2

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2020/02/27

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! Moon Knight #38, July 1984 “Final Rest” *- Written by Alan Zelenetz Penciled by Bo Hampton Inked by Armando Gil Colored by Christie Scheele Lettered by Joe Rosen Edited by Denny O’Neill* Incredible cover that seems to have concentric circles of Hebrew text Looks like an amulet Page 1 Our hooded figure lays out Rabbi Spector’s

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00:38:30

Episode 9 - Moon Knight - Part 1

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2020/01/22

Moon Knight (1980) #37 Published: May 01, 1984 Writer: Alan Zelenetz Penciler: Bo Hampton Cover Artist: Michael Kaluta At long last…the secret history of Marc Spector’s father! Plus, a reveal at the end of this issue that will leave you gob smacked! Follow along with the issue with this link

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01:16:50

Episode 8 - Ragman - Part 2 (with TRIGGER WARNING)

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2019/11/05

TRIGGER WARNING - Please note, in this episode we discuss the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, PA along with a few other instances of hate crimes perpetrated towards Jews. In this episode we complete our exploration of the VERY Jewish RAGMAN! Batman #551, 1998 “Suit of Evil Souls” Written by Doug Moench Drawn by Kelley Jones Inked by John Beatty Colored by Gregory Wright and Android Images Lettered by Todd Klein Edited by Dennis O'Neil and Jordan B. Gorfinkel Batman #552, 1998 “The Greatest

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01:14:43

BONUS EPISODE - Ragman on CW's Arrow

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2019/09/24

Arrow Season 5 Arrow S5E2 “Recruits” 34:40, 7:58 left Rory mentions father saved his life with rags from the time of Devarim (bad pronunciation) Thank you to https://twitter.com/EstherK of https://www.facebook.com/TVGoneJewy/ for this one: Arrow S5E7 “Vigilante” 3:10 min in 39:15 left Ollie asks Rory if a quote is from the Torah (it’s Moby Dick) Arrow S5E8 “Invasion” 36:22 in Realize Dominators language is decodable through gematria Explains Gematria Arrow S5E10 “Who Are You?” 11:17 min 31:05

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00:51:13

Episode 7 - Ragman - Part 1

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2019/08/30

Episode 7: 1991 mini and Arrow episodes (maybe Suit of Souls) Episode 8: Batman two-parter, Shadowpact #8 Henry - Excerpted from p. 124, From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books by Arie Kaplan “Rory Regan, a character [Robert] Kanigher and [Joe] Kubert created in 1976. A Batman-style vigilante who operated out of Gotham City and wore a dilapidated costume made of the rags from the junk shop he shared with his dad, Ragman first appeared in five issues of his own short-lived series in 1976-1977

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00:42:05

Episode 6 - Kitty Pryde - Part 2

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2019/07/29

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! Marvel Holiday Special 1996 “Unto

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00:49:56

Episode 5 - Kitty Pryde - Part 1

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2019/06/27

BB: Origin, First Appearance, Daughter to Carmen and Theresa Pryde, from Deerfield, IL 13-year-old girl Kitty Pryde first appears #129 (middle of Dark Phoenix Saga), officially joins the team at the very end of #138 (Oct 1980), the epilogue to the same story. First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #129 (cover date Jan 1980) Page 11, in the THIRD panel she appears in, Kitty is wearing a star of David Henry: Claremont interview Brandon: According to tumblr fan site johnbyrnedraws, Byrne said: Kitty, as many

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00:44:39

Episode 4 - Batwoman - Part 2

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2019/05/22

Detective Comics #860, 2009 “Go, Part 3” Written by Greg Rucka Drawn by JH Williams III Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Todd Klein Edited by Michael Siglain BW’s origin. She beat up some thugs in black leather Page 6 - home, showering. 4th panel Walking through her apartment, there’s a little end table What’s on it? Hanukkiyah. Shabbat candlesticks. SEFIROT Her dad discovers her stolen weapons and tech. Offers to help train and prepare her, support her Page 12 - Kate returns to her step-mother’s

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00:43:59

Episode 3 - Batwoman - Part 1

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2019/04/19

In an 8/1/2014 interview with Matt Santori of Comicosity.com, Greg Rucka reveals the following: I simply wanted another character who was identifiably Jewish. For a bunch of characters that were arguably all created by a bunch of Jewish men, very few of them are actually Jewish and identify as such. And I have encountered more than one instance in my career where professionals have cited the core strength of a character in being their deep commitment to Christ. It always struck me as a little silly,

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00:37:57

Episode 2 - The Thing - Part 2

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2019/03/20

Fantastic Four Vol. 6 #5, (Legacy 650), 2018 Creators: Written by Dan Slott Drawn and inked by Aaron Kuder Colored by Marte Gracia & Erick Arciniega Lettered by VC's Joe Caramagna 4 out of 9 covers feature Ben in Jewish regalia! Esad Ribic cover - Ben in tallis and kippa holding Alicia, surrounded by heart and doves Mark Brooks variant - Ben in tallis and kippa holding Alicia in wedding dress Elizabeth Torque variant - Ben in tallis and kippa kissing Alicia under the chuppah Alex Ross variant -

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01:08:22

Episode 1 - The Thing - Part 1

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2019/02/27

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. Fantastic Four #56 (485) (2002) Credits: "Remembrance of Things Past" Writer: Karl Kesel Penciler: Stuart Immonen Inker: Scott Koblish Cover: Gabriele Dell’Otto Colourist: Liquid! Letterer Richard Starkings Albert Deschesne Editor:

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