In Krakow to Krypton, Arie Kaplan weaves together the history of American comic books with the Jewish American experience, providing a unique perspective on both.
Jews were instrumental in the creation of the first comic book, graphic novel, comic book convention, comic book specialty store, and also took part in the creation of the underground comics (or "Comix") movement of the late '60s and early '70s. From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books tells their stories and demonstrates how they brought a uniquely Jewish perspective to their work and to the comics industry as a whole. 240 pgs, $25.00 (Jewish Publication Society)

ISBN: 978-0-8276-0843-6