A few links to articles about the "Comic Book Rabbi" Simcha Weinstein
Here's a few links to articles about the rabbi Simcha Weinstein's take on the Jewish-inspired themes in comic books, which he wrote about in the book “Up, Up, And Oy Vey! How Jewish History, Culture and Values Shaped the Comic Book Superhero”:
ParkSlope Courier
Israel National News
Broken Frontier
I'm sure that Spider-Man, one of the leading characters in discussion here, has more than enough Jewish-inspired details about him, but the sad part is how Marvel's Joe Quesada-led editorial staff has been showing no shame in spoiling not only that, but much more as well. And even if and when Quesada leaves, there's no telling if things'll get any better.
(The first article here, by the way, contains an inaccuracy about Peter Parker's Uncle Ben: they say he was gunned down by a mugger, when it was really a burglar who did it.)
ParkSlope Courier
Israel National News
Broken Frontier
I'm sure that Spider-Man, one of the leading characters in discussion here, has more than enough Jewish-inspired details about him, but the sad part is how Marvel's Joe Quesada-led editorial staff has been showing no shame in spoiling not only that, but much more as well. And even if and when Quesada leaves, there's no telling if things'll get any better.
(The first article here, by the way, contains an inaccuracy about Peter Parker's Uncle Ben: they say he was gunned down by a mugger, when it was really a burglar who did it.)
