This Friday -- Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews Comics and the Creation of the Superhero

After services at 6:30 PM and potluck dinner on Friday, May 14, SAJ member Daniel Fingeroth will speak about his newly published book "Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero". In his book, Danny explores how the creators' Jewish backgrounds helped make superheroes the most familiar pop culture icons of all, far beyond the comic books that spawned them: on TV, in movies, and in electronic media. We'll hear about legendary Jewish comics creators Stan Lee (Spider-Man), Jerry Robinson (Batman's Joker), and many others. Discover the Jewish elements of heroes you would never have connected with Jewish culture!

Danny Fingeroth was a longtime group editor of Marvel Comics's Spider Man line. He is Sr. Vice President of Education at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, and has taught and spoken about comics at many prominent venues. He celebrated his bar mitzvah at the SAJ in 1966.

Signed books will be available for purchase.