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. 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.
- Update frequency
- every 47 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2019 - 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.
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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!
Co…
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…
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…
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 Summer
- Penciled b…
Episode 27 - Marvel's The Golem (Part 1)
3 Golems for the price of one! Henry and Brandon do a deep dive into Marvel's The Golem across time!
Comics covered:
The Incredible Hulk #134, Sep 1970
- “Among Us Walks… the Golem”
- Written by Roy Thomas
- P…
Episode 26 - A Very Jewish New Year
Surprise! Brandon & Henry return, unannounced, for this "emergency pod" as they discover a NEW Jewish Moon Knight story! Keep listening for appearances by Kitty Pryde and The Thing! All of our favori…
Paul Kupperberg Interview
This was a big one! This summer we had the privilege and honor of speaking with DC Comics legend, Paul Kupperberg. Paul was kind enough to speak to us about Episode 23 - Metropolis Mishpacha, where w…
Episode 25 - Seraph - 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.
Brandon and Henr…
Episode 24 - Seraph - 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.
This time we're…
Episode 23 - Metropolis Mishpocha!
Join us on a trip to Sweet Home Chicago and the Big Apricot, Metropolis for an adventure with Supergirl and Shabbat dinner with Superman!
This is a SUPER exciting episode for us. Henry FINALLY gets to…
Captain America’s Amazing Jewish Friends
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.
Brandon and Henr…
Episode 21 - Yep, Still Jewish: Heroes Revisited, Part 2
Brandon and Henry revisit some more old friends! DC's Ragman and Marvel's Moon Knight! Special guest appearances by Batman and the Mishkan Chicago Davening Team! Brandon and Henry gush over the wond…
Episode 20 - Yep, Still Jewish: Heroes Revisited, Part 1
Brandon and Henry return after a brief hiatus and some special interview episodes with coverage of some heroes we've already covered! What?! Already covered?! Since we've started the podcast there h…
"Da Ordster" - Full Interview with JERRY ORDWAY!
We are so thrilled to share with you our interview with Jerry Ordway from July 15, 2021. Jerry talked about a myriad of topics including, inclusion in comics, religious upbringing, editorial battles,…
LIVE at Hanukkon! "Is Superman Circumcised?" An Interview with Author Roy Schwartz
Live at Congregation B'Nai Tikvah's HANNUKON, Henry had the wonderful opportunity to interview Roy Schwartz, author of Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Her…
Episode 19 - Atom Smasher - With Special Guest JERRY ORDWAY
Brandon and Henry do a deep dive into future Black Adam star, Atom Smasher aka Nuklon aka Albert Rothstein. We welcomed our first guest, none other than the legendary creator JERRY ORDWAY!
In this ve…
Episode 18 - Three Shy of a Minyan
1. Iceman #1, December 1984
- Bobby Drake
- First appearance: X-Men #1 (Sep 1963)
- Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
2. Arsenic -Gertrude Yorkes
- X-Men/Runaways (FCBD), May 2006 - art by Skottie Young
3. Mettle…
Episode 17 - Wesley Dodds - The Golden Age Sandman
We'll be looking at:
Sandman Mystery Theatre #39, June 1996
“The Mist: Act Three of Four”
Written by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle
Penciled and inked by Guy Davis
Colored by David Homung
Lettered …
Episode 16 - Ramban - Part 2
Brandon and Henry wrap up their discussion of Rabbi Ramban! Possibly FTDLJ's favorite super-hero to date!
We look at issues:
Suicide Squad #63, Mar 1992
“True Minds”
Written by John Ostrander and Kim…