14475
Seminar
The People of the Comic Book: Jews and Comics
Lukas Mühlethaler
Comments
In this course we explore the relationship between Jews and comics, from the creation of Superman in 1938 to the rise of Israeli graphic novels in the 21st century. We examine the outsized role Jewish writers and artists have played in shaping the comic book industry, as well as the ways Jewish identity, memory, ethics, and politics have been represented in the medium. Topics include American superheroes, Holocaust representation, autobiographical comics, and the development of a distinct Israeli comics scene. Readings will include works by Siegel and Shuster, Will Eisner, Art Spiegelman, Joann Sfar, Rutu Modan, and others. No prior knowledge of comics or Jewish history is required, just curiosity and a willingness to read both visually and critically. close
16 Class schedule
Regular appointments
Mon, 2025-10-13 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-10-20 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-10-27 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-11-03 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-11-10 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-11-17 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-11-24 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-12-01 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-12-08 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2025-12-15 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2026-01-19 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2026-01-26 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2026-02-02 14:00 - 16:00
Mon, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 16:00