Funny, They Don't Look Jewish!

Henry Bernstein, Brandon Bernstein
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“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.

  1. MAR 6

    Episode 35 - Is Batman Jewish?!

    Hex #11, July 1986 “Night of the Batman” Written by Michel Fleisher Penciled by Mark Texeira Inked by Carlos Garzon and Pablo Marcos Colored by Bob LeRose Lettered by Augustin Mas Edited by Michael Fleisher Batman Chronicles #11, December 1997 “Berlin Batman” Written, penciled, and inked by Paul Pope Colored by Ted McKeever Lettered by Ken Lopez Edited by Darren Vincenzo and Jordan B. Gorfinkel The Bat-Man: First Knight #1-3, May 2024 “Book One, Two & Three" Written by Dan Jurgens Penciled and inked by Mike Perkins Colored by Mike Spicer Lettered by Simon Bowland Edited by Matthew Levine and Chris Conroy The Penguin #7, April 2024 “An Unimportant Man, Part Two” Written by Tom King Penciled and inked by Stevan Subić Colored by Marcelo Maiolo Lettered by Clayton Cowles Edited by Ben Abernathy   Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Subscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

    1h 10m

  2. JAN 18

    Episode 34 - Jews At War!

    Our Fighting Forces #150, September 1974 “Mark Our Graves”Written by Robert KanigherPenciled and inked by John SeverinEdited by Archie GoodwinWar Is Hell #10, September 1974 “The Corridor”Written by Tony Isabella and Chris ClaremontPenciled by Dick AyersInked by Frank SpringerColored by Petra GoldbergLettered by David HuntEdited by Roy ThomasUnknown Soldier #247, January 1981 “Season in Hell!”Written by Bob HaneyPenciled by Dick AyersInked by Gerry TalaocColored by Bob LeRoseLettered by Esphidy MahilumEdited by Len WeinSgt. Rock #413, December 1986 “I Owe You One”Written by Robert KanigherPenciled by Joe KubertInked and Lettered by Andy KubertColored by Tatjana WoodLettered by David HuntEdited by Murray BoltinoffHonorable Mentions: X-Men: True Friends #3 (November 1999)Chris Claremont and Rick LeonardiKitty Pryde tries to save her family from the HolocaustWolverine (Vol. 3) #32 (September 2005)Mark Millar and Kaare AndrewsWolverine in Sobibor campDominic Fortune #1-4 (August 2009)Howard Chaykin Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Subscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

    1h 22m

  3. 10/10/2025

    Episode 33 - Independent Jewry

    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! Characters The 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 inked by Howard ChaykinLettered by Ken BruzenakColored by Alex WaldEdited by Mike GoldAmerican Flagg! #50, Mar 1988 “The Best Man-Sort of…”Written by Howard ChaykinPenciled and inked by Mike VosburgLettered by Ken BruzenakColored by John MooreEdited by Rick OliverCommon Grounds #3, Apr 2004 “Sanctuary”Written by Troy HickmanPenciled by Chris BachaloInked by Aaron Sowd and Tom Bar-OrColored by Brian Buccellato and Sonia ObackThe Holy Roller #1, Nov 2023 Written by Andy Samberg, Rick Remender, and Joe TrohmanPenciled by Roland BoschiColored by Moreno DinisioLettered by Rus WootonEdited by Harper JateThe Holy Roller #2, Dec 2023 “Sanctuary”Written by Andy Samberg, Rick Remender, and Joe TrohmanPenciled by Roland BoschiColored by Moreno DinisioLettered by Rus WootonEdited by Harper Jate Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Subscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

    1h 9m

  4. 08/08/2025

    Episode 32 - Fantastic Four: First Jewish Steps

    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://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Subscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

    47 min

  5. 11/21/2024

    Episode 31 - Minyan Makers

    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 Fiddler Sandman (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 and a January”Written by Neil GaimanPenciled and Inked by Shawn McManusColored by Daniel VozzoLettered by Todd KleinEdited by Karen BergerLouis “Shadow” Kravitz Heroes for Hire (Vol. 2) #6, January 2007 “Guns, Gems, Robots, and Terrorists!”Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin GrayPenciled by Alvaro RioInked by Scott Koblish and Tom PalmerColored by Brad AndersonLettered by Randy GentileEdited by Mark PanniciaNaftali Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #25, December 2017, Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #26, January 2018, Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #27, February 2018, Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #28, March 2018,  Ms. Marvel (Vol. 4) #37, January 2019 - “After the Flood” “Teenage Wasteland”Written by G. Willow WilsonPenciled by Nico Leon Colored by Ian HerringLettered by VC’s Joe CaramagnaEdited by Sana Amanat  Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Subscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

    53 min

  6. 06/27/2024

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

    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 Moore and Julie RottenbergHellblazer #167, Oct 2001 “Highwater, Conclusion”Written by Brian AzzarrelloPenciled and inked by Marcelo FrusinColored by ZylonolLettered by Clem RobinsEdited by Will DennisSuperboy, Season 3: Ep 14 - The Golem January 19, 1991Director: Robert WiemerWriter: Paul Stubenrauch “An elderly Jewish man creates the mythical creature Golem to protect him from racial bigotry. But when Golem goes on a rampage, Superboy has to step in and save the day.” Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Subscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

    1h 19m

  7. 05/30/2024

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

    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 (covered in Episode 7), but goes on to:Ragman: Cry of the Dead #4-6 (1993)Primal Force #0-14 (1994)#14, Golem resurrected with TRUTH on foreheadGolem (of Jewish legend) - Batman #551 (1998), covered in Episode 8Golem III - JSA Returns: Thrilling Comics #1 (May 1999)Detective Comics #631, Jul 1991 “The Golem of Gotham, Part 1”Written by Peter MilliganPenciled by Jim AparaInked by Mike DeCarloColored by Adrienne RoyLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Dennis O’Neill and Kelley PuckettDetective Comics #632, Aug 1991 “The Golem of Gotham, Part 2”Written by Peter MilliganPenciled by Jim AparoInked by Mike DeCarloColored by Adrienne RoyLettered by John CostanzaEdited by Dennis O’Neill and Kelley Puckett   Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Subscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

    1h 24m

  8. 04/02/2024

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

    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, Sep 2005 “The Yancy Street Golem”Written by Roberto Aguirre-SacasaPenciled by Valentine DeLandroInked by Frank Springer Colored by Avalon's Dan KempLettered by VC's Dave SharpeEdited by Warren SimonsThe Simpsons: Season 18, Episode 4 - Treehouse of Horror XVII: "You Gotta Know When To Golem Written by Peter Gaffney and Directed by David Silverman and Matthew C. Faughnan Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/jewishcomicspod Subscribe to our youtube channel for a video version - https://www.youtube.com/@jewishcomicspod Please give us a rating and review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-they-dont-look-jewish/id1454459953

    1h 23m
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“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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