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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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01:08:47

Episode 33 - Independent Jewry

Funny, They Don"t Look Jewish! ·

2025/10/10

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 super heroes and characters appearing in non-DC or Marvel Comics!CharactersThe Acidic Jew - Common Grounds Vol. 1 #3 (Apr. 2004)American Flagg! (1985, 1988)#26 - Page 7American Flagg! #50 The Holy Roller (2023)American Flagg! #26, Nov 1985“Mad Dogs & Englishmen: Conclusion”Written, penciled, and

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00:47:03

Episode 32 - Fantastic Four: First Jewish Steps

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2025/08/08

We breakdown all of the Jewish content both explicit and implicit. We do some deep dives into Fantastic Four lore in the comics then finally share what we want to see in a sequel. 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

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00:52:37

Episode 31 - Minyan Makers

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2024/11/21

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

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01:18:56

Episode 30 - DC's The Golem (Part 2)

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2024/06/27

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 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

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01:24:09

Episode 29 - DC's The Golem (Part 1)

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2024/05/30

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

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01:22:31

Episode 28 - Marvel's The Golem (Part 2)'

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2024/04/02

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,

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01:12:16

Episode 27 - Marvel's The Golem (Part 1)

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2024/02/26

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

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01:01:34

Episode 26 - A Very Jewish New Year

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2024/01/17

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

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00:41:06

Paul Kupperberg Interview

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2023/09/14

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

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00:57:21

Episode 25 - Seraph - Part 2

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2023/07/25

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

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00:55:27

Episode 24 - Seraph - Part 1

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2023/05/17

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

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01:37:56

Episode 23 - Metropolis Mishpocha!

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2022/12/06

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

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02:16:37

Captain America’s Amazing Jewish Friends

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2022/09/21

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

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01:12:37

Episode 21 - Yep, Still Jewish: Heroes Revisited, Part 2

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2022/02/17

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

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01:14:47

Episode 20 - Yep, Still Jewish: Heroes Revisited, Part 1

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2022/01/14

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

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01:11:34

"Da Ordster" - Full Interview with JERRY ORDWAY!

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2021/12/20

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

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00:44:04

LIVE at Hanukkon! "Is Superman Circumcised?" An...

Funny, They Don"t Look Jewish! ·

2021/12/06

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

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01:23:18

Episode 19 - Atom Smasher - With Special Guest JERRY...

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2021/09/20

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

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01:19:42

Episode 18 - Three Shy of a Minyan

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2021/04/28

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

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01:14:43

Episode 17 - Wesley Dodds - The Golden Age Sandman

Funny, They Don"t Look Jewish! ·

2021/01/29

We'll be looking at: Sandman Mystery Theatre #39, June 1996 “The Mist: Act Three of Four” Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle Penciled and inked by Guy Davis Colored by David Homung Lettered by John Costanza Edited by Karen Berger and Keri Kowalski Sandman Mystery Theatre #40 July 1996 “The Mist: Act Four of Four” Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle Penciled and inked by Guy Davis Colored by David Homung Lettered by John Costanza Edited by Karen Berger and Keri Kowalski Vertigo

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