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Superman is Jewish? HC (2012 Free Press) comic books

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    Superman is Jewish? HC (2012 Free Press) #1-1ST
    Tags: Comic History
    Published Nov 2012 by Free Press.
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    1st printing. Written by Harry Brod. In Superman Is Jewish? Harry Brod reveals the links between Jews and superheroes in a penetrating investigation of iconic comic book figures. He describes how the role of each hero reflects the evolution of the Jewish place in American culture - an alien in a foreign land, like Superman; a figure plagued by guilt for not having saved his family, like Spider-Man; outsiders persecuted for being different (X-Men); a nice, smart guy afraid people won't like him when he's angry (the Hulk). Brod blends humor and sharp observation as he considers these well-known figures' overtly and discreetly Jewish characteristics and talks about how their creators integrated their Jewish identities and their creativity. Hardcover, 224 pages, Text Only. Cover price $25.00.