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In the early twentieth century, the Jewish presence in the comics industry was largely invisible. Over the last century, most Jewish creators have ceased publishing under anglicized pseudonyms, and are more openly themselves. So are their characters. Jews in the pages of mainstream comics have made great strides, from invisible, to coded, to overtly Jewish. In recent years, they have begun to represent the vast diversity of the Jewish World.

Enjoy this recording of Dr. Miriam Eve Mora, discussing the history of Jews in the comics industry, ongoing trends in Jewish representation, and the future of Jewish comics.