Comics

'Dry Bones' cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen helped Jews to love our faults, not just heroics - opinion

The cartoonist, who died on Monday at the age of 87, applied a screwball approach to his view of Israel.

 Yaakov Kirschen at work, and one of his Dry Bones classic cartoons.
 BRONSTEIN – A WEAVER  of dreams.

Navy Bird still flies, after being killed in a terror attack last year

 Left to right: Dani Kogan, Deborah Greenblatt, Julian Voloj, Francil Tejada and Bradley T. Borden hold copies of "We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope,” a comic book celebrating the diversity of the borough and pf participants in the We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate, Nov. 18, 2024.

To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together

 Left to right: Dani Kogan, Deborah Greenblatt, Julian Voloj, Francil Tejada and Bradley T. Borden hold copies of "We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope,” a comic book celebrating the diversity of the borough and pf participants in the We Are All Brooklyn Fellowship Against Hate, Nov. 18, 2024.

To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together


Green Lantern’s Jewish roots revealed: Why Hal Jordan’s heritage is trending now

Recent discussions about Hal Jordan's Jewish heritage have gained traction with the upcoming Lanterns series, reflecting growing interest in diverse representation in superhero narratives.

 Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in the Green Lantern movie in 2011

Robert Downey Jr. returns to MCU as Dr. Doom: A game-changer for Marvel's future?

Robert Downey Jr. is set to play Dr. Doom in Marvel’s upcoming films, starting with 'Avengers: Doomsday' in 2026. Revealed at Comic-Con, his new role could reinvigorate the MCU's recent decline.

Robert Downey Jr, nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for "Oppenheimer", attends the Nominees Luncheon for the 96th Oscars in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. February 12, 2024.

Animix Festival at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque to focus on October 7, Jewish survival

Japanese Manga artist and feature of the festival, Makoto Tanaka, tells the Jerusalem Post about her manga adaptation depicting the suffering of Israeli citizens held hostage by Hamas.

 MANGA ARTIST Makoto Tanaka.

Mazel tov! Sabra to maintain Israeli identity in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’- report

Despite initial plans to swap Sabra's Mossad past with a role in the Russian secret service, two insiders claimed that she would maintain her identity.

Marvel Jewish superhero Sabra.

Cuckoo clocks and comic book superheroes blend in Baden-Baden - opinion

Located in one of the most prestigious areas of Baden-Baden, the Roomers Hotel property blew our minds from the moment we entered.

 BADEN-BADEN in Germany's Black Forest

Animix comics fest to focus on October 7

Japanese manga artist Makoto Tanaka, who became famous for her manga story about the kidnapping of Noa Argamani, will arrive from Tokyo to be a guest at the festival.

 AN IMAGE from Japanese artist Makoto Tanaka’s manga story about the kidnapping of Noa Argamani on October 7.

After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist over IDF service

Backlash prompts reversals: Vancouver Comic Arts Fest apologizes for banning Jewish artist; Seattle museum renews exhibit on hate after staff walkout.

 'FREEDOM DOES not come free" painting by Jerusalem artist Udi Merioz.

Garfield is back and bigger than ever - film review

The new film is all animated, unlike the previous two, in which Garfield was animated and digitally inserted into live-action scenes.

 GARFIELD (VOICED by Chris Pratt) and his dad, Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) in ‘The Garfield Movie.’

'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

What started as a comic strip in the 1980's became a worldwide media franchise.

 The creator of the "Dragon Ball" franchise

The evolution of Comic Con UAE: From fans to families

The Middle East Film & Comic Con, in its 12th edition in the UAE, celebrates movies, TV, comics, and gaming, drawing fans and artists globally.

A salesperson at The Middle East Film & Comic Con in the United Arab Emirates.

Jerusalem's superhero: Meet the man bringing comics to evacuees, lone soldiers

Whether it’s bringing comics and teddy bears to evacuees in Jerusalem or geek culture literature to the Israeli public, Arye Dobuler is using his organizational superpowers for good.

 NOT ALL heroes wear capes: Jerusalemite Arye Dobuler is seen with his huge collection of comic books and sci-fi/fantasy novels available for affordable purchase in the German Colony.