Up, Up, and Oy Vey!: How Jewish History, Culture, and Values Shaped the Comic Book SuperheroLeviathan Press, 2006 - 150 pagine From the birth of Krypton in Cleveland to the Caped Crusader, Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more, Up, Up, and Oy Vey chronicles the uncanny story behind the story about the origins of the planet's most famous superheroes. While the Jewish contribution to film, theater, music, and comedy has been well-documented, the Jewish role in the creation of the All-American superhero has not been--until now! The official publication date of this book is June 27, 2006, which is two weeks after the 3rd X-Men movie is released and three days before Superman Returns hits the theaters. Additionally, Geppi's Entertainment Museum will be opening in Baltimore on July 4th as well, and this museum is being touted as a one-of-a-kind, fun, interactive museum. . .with a focus on pop culture in all media, toys, and comic characters. |
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... debuted in Detective Comics # 27 ( May 1939 ) . As Salon.com's Bob Callahan noted on the occasion of Kane's death , " Superman had captured the market for the all - American type . But there was still room - hell , there may always be ...
... debuted in Detective Comics # 27 ( May 1939 ) . As Salon.com's Bob Callahan noted on the occasion of Kane's death , " Superman had captured the market for the all - American type . But there was still room - hell , there may always be ...
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... debuted in the 1940s , but by the early 1950s , many had become extinct . After all , the world had become a safer place after World War II , and their powers were no longer needed . Readers em- braced other comic book genres ...
... debuted in the 1940s , but by the early 1950s , many had become extinct . After all , the world had become a safer place after World War II , and their powers were no longer needed . Readers em- braced other comic book genres ...
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... debuted in May 1962 and pushed the concept of the " superhero with anger issues " even further . Brilliant Bruce Banner is working on his latest invention , a gamma bomb , when teenager Rick Jones wanders onto the test site . Rushing to ...
... debuted in May 1962 and pushed the concept of the " superhero with anger issues " even further . Brilliant Bruce Banner is working on his latest invention , a gamma bomb , when teenager Rick Jones wanders onto the test site . Rushing to ...
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