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ZAP! POW! BAM! These words jump off the page as Captain America and Superman attack the comic book version of Adolf Hitler, who in reality was anything but an imaginary evil.
Superheroes have always fought dangerous villains. Their battle against Hitler in the 1940s taught children about World War II and the Nazis. But it took years before the Holocaust and Jewish victims were clearly illustrated and identified in popular comics and graphic novels. Join us to learn how artists like Joe Kubert and Art Spiegelman led the industry to shed light on one of the darkest chapters in history.
Guests
Dr. Samantha Baskind, Professor of Art History, Cleveland State University
Eli Rosenbaum, Director, Human Rights Enforcement Strategy and Policy, US Department of Justice
Commentary
Adam Kubert, Comic Book Artist and Educator and son of Joe Kubert
Host
Dr. Edna Friedberg, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Watch live at facebook.com/holocaustmuseum. You do not need a Facebook account to view our program. After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on the Museum’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
A bold 1940 comic book resonated with many Americans and gave its Jewish creators an outlet to channel feelings of powerlessness and to foment anti-Nazi fervor.
The Evolving Expression of Jewish Identity through ComicsLearn more in this Voices on Antisemitism podcast about the graphic novel Maus: A Survivor’s Tale and its creator, Art Spiegelman.
The Art and Politics of Arthur SzykArthur Szyk became one of America's most prominent cartoonists and caricaturists during World War II. Throughout the 1940s, his images reached millions of people through exhibitions, magazines, and newspapers. Szyk prided himself on being a propagandist for the Allies.
Time: Jul 14, 2021, 9:30 - 10:00 A.M. ET
Location: This event will be livestreamed.
