The Jewish Comics Experience @ Capital Jewish Museum
Schedule
Sun, 02 Feb, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum | Washington, DC
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Discover the Jewish roots of some of the most iconic superheroes and comic book stories! JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience takes you on a journey through the golden age of comics, exploring the Jewish origins of beloved characters from the 1930s through the 1960s.Did you know one superhero celebrated a bar mitzvah, and another crushed a glass at their comic book wedding? Dive into the legacy of Jewish creators, writers, and artists behind characters like Spider-Man and Señorita Rio. Explore sections on Yiddish and modern Hebrew cartoons, as well as contemporary graphic novels addressing Jewish themes from Israel to Iraq and beyond.
Highlights include:
Original rare comic books
Opportunities to draw your own comic page
Plus, get a glimpse of local DC-area comic fandom! Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or new to the world of comics, this event is for you.
NOTE: Transportation provided to and from TBA
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Where is it happening?
Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd Street, NW,Washington D.C., Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
