Aaron Herman at the Jewish Week covered the POW!!! Jewish Art and Influence opening on April 26, 2018. The art exhibition is hosted by the Jewish Art Salon and Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery in Crown Heights.
Joshua H. Stulman (Israeli Defense Comics) co-curated the comic art exhibition along with Joel Silverstein and Goldie Gross.
The exhibition features over 30 artists from the history of comics including Bob Kane (Batman creator) Jack Kirby (Captain America and Marvel Super-Heroes Creator) Mart Nodell (Green Lantern creator) as well as comic influenced Fine Art by Archie Rand and others.
The Pow!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence Exhibition featured the debut of a NEW Jack Kirby piece created by Joshua H. Stulman called American Patriots based on Kirby’s pencils for the Captain America 50th Anniversary Lithograph from 1991.
The exhibition will be on display during Jewish Comic Con April 29, 2018 through the end of May.
POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence Exhibition debuted on April 26, 2018 as part of Jewish Comic Con at the Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery sponsored by the Jewish Art Salon and Congregation Kol Israel.
The exhibition was curated by Joel Silverstein, Goldie Gross, and Joshua H. Stulman. The exhibition features over 30 artists from the history of comics including Bob Kane (Batman creator) Jack Kirby (Captain America and Marvel Super-Heroes Creator) Mart Nodell (Green Lantern creator) as well as comic influenced Fine Art by Archie Rand and others.
The Pow!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence Exhibition featured the debut of a NEW Jack Kirby piece created by Joshua H. Stulman called American Patriots based on Kirby’s pencils for the Captain America 50th Anniversary Lithograph from 1991.
The exhibition will be on display during Jewish Comic Con April 29, 2018 through the end of May.
WE DID IT! Thank you for joining us in bringing Israeli Defense Comics # 3 to print!
We raised $2300 to help publish Israeli Defense Comics # 3. The comic book will be released with two different covers. The standard cover (Left) features artwork by Joshua H. Stulman and Joe Rubinstein. The Shaloman Variant cover is by Al Wiesner and is exclusive to Kickstarter supporters. The Shaloman variant will not be sold at retail stores.
Once we surpassed our initial goal, I sent the comic book to print. I ordered a small amount of advance copies for the Jewish Comic Con this past Sunday. The rest of the books should be arriving sometime this week or next and will begin shipping at that time.
Because of our overwhelming support, I will be sending BOTH the standard cover and the Shaloman Variant cover to our Kickstarter supporters as a thank you for their dedication to this project!
Thank you again for your support, I couldn’t have done this without YOU!
The artwork and production for Israeli Defense Comics # 3 is 100% Complete! The comic book is a Full 30 pages, with a beautiful cover inked by Marvel and DC legendary artist, Joe Rubinstein (Infinity Gauntlet, Wolverine).
If funding is successful, Israeli Defense Comics # 03 will begin shipping in mid May 2018.
You can find progress updates here as well as on facebook.
The Story
Israeli Defense Comics # 03 features a team up between Magen: The Shield of Israel and Al Wiesner’s super-hero, Shaloman.
Israeli Defense Comics # 3 Page 1 & Page 5
The story begins with the resurgence of the Black Knights, a group of bad guys that supposedly ceased operations decades ago when they were stopped by Shaloman.
Israeli Defense Comics # 3 Page 26 & Page 27
Now they’re back and Shaloman is nowhere to be found. The Black Knights case leads Magen across continents to the United States to discover their nefarious plot and who is responsible for their resurgence!
Israeli Defense Comics # 3 also includes a real life fact page that helps provide some educational information that inspired the events in the story.
So Who Is Shaloman?
Shaloman was created by Al Wiesner and published from 1988-2013 in over 40 comics. Al Wiesner received a San Diego Comic Con Inkpot Award in 2010 for his publishing effort. Shaloman holds a special place in my heart because Shaloman # 1 from 1988 was one of my first comics as a child and it is an honor to be able to include the character in this comic book.
Israeli Defense Comics # 3 Page 6
The premise for Israeli Defense Comics # 3 began when I discovered a 10 Page unpublished Shaloman story by Al Wiesner created in 1983. Originally I wanted to publish this story as a back up feature in Israeli Defense Comics. However instead, I crafted a story using Magen that takes place in Modern day, incorporating Wiesner’s original artwork as a flashback sequence in this all new adventure.
REWARDS
We have some great reward opportunities, which you can see to your right. These include: Original Artwork Commissions of a superhero of your choice, and Signed comics, including some very special issues signed by Shaloman Creator Al Wiesner.
We also have some of the original artwork from the comic book as well as the original cover!
Reward #4 – Israeli Defense Comics #1-3 Comic Set
Reward #6 – Shaloman # 1 (1988) SIGNED Ed.
Reward #7 – Original Art Head Sketch 9″x 12″
Original Artwork by Joshua H. Stulman on 9″x 12″ bristol board. Commission is for one portrait illustration of your favorite superhero.
For the real Jewish Comics Fan! This instant comic collection includes: Shaloman (1988) # 1-9 and Israeli Defense Comics # 1-3.
Reward #9 – Original Art Commission 11″x17″
Original Artwork by Joshua H. Stulman on 11″x17″ Comic board. Commission is for one full figure illustration of your favorite superhero with background.
This one-of-a-kind cover proof served as the final OK for Israeli Defense Comics # 3 Wiesner cover.
The piece measures 11″x17″ and includes minimal inking corrections to the image by Joshua H. Stulman.
Reward #11 – Original Artwork from IDC # 3
Get a piece of the comic! An original comic page of Israeli Defense Comics # 3 signed by Joshua H. Stulman. Each page is One-Of-A-Kind and will have at least one panel with Magen.
Your choice between twelve pages. -Original pages are limited to artwork by Joshua H. Stulman -Selection choices limited to first come, first served basis
Reward #12 – Israeli Defense Comics # 3 Shaloman Production Art
This one-of-a-kind Shaloman production page was entirely hand inked by Joshua H. Stulman from a photocopy of Al Wiesner’s pencils. And served as the final OK for the artwork seen in Israeli Defense Comics. The piece measures 11″x17”.
Reward #13 – Original Art Color Commission 11″x17 Original Art Color
Commission is for one full figure illustration of your favorite superhero with background. This Original Artwork Commission Includes: – Original 11″x17″ pen & ink illustration on Comic board AND an 11″x17″ Full Color Print
This one-of-a-kind production artwork includes alterations to the Wiesner Original artwork that contains paste ups, finishing artwork, and original inking embellishments by Joshua H. Stulman.
The piece measures 11″x17″ and comes with Certificate Of Authenticity.
This beautiful splash page from Israeli Defense Comics # 3 features Shaloman and Magen overlooking the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
This one-of-a-kind page was entirely hand penciled and inked by Joshua H. Stulman. The piece measures 11″x17″ Pen and ink on Comic Board
Reward #16 – Israeli Defense Comics # 3 Original Cover Art
Congratulations! You have single-handed funded the printing of IDC #3!
Israeli Defense Comics # 3 Original Cover Art by Joshua H. Stulman. The artwork was penciled by Joshua H. Stulman and inked by Marvel/DC Comic Veteran artist, Joe Rubinstein!
The piece measures 11″x17″ Pen and ink on Comic Board
STRETCH GOAL
If this project reaches $300 over our minimum goal, the Israeli Defense Comics # 3 Al Wiesner Shaloman Variant cover will be unlocked!
Everyone who has pledged to receive a physical book/package or higher will have a choice of receiving either the Stulman Cover or the Wiesner Cover.
Happy Purim from the Israeli Defense Comics. We want to wish everyone a happy holiday on this festival hamantoshins and grogger noise-making with family and friends!
Check Out our selection of Purim themed Comics CLICK HERE
Contact: Fred Polaniecki – President, Congregation Kol Israel
Email: BrooklynJewishArtGallery@gmail.com
Israeli Defense Comics will be attending the Second Annual Jewish Comic Con. We will be debuting Israeli Defense Comics # 3, as well as exclusive prints, and original artwork for sale. Meet Joshua H. Stulman and get your comic books signed!
Second Annual Jewish Comic Con
The Jewish Comic Con will be returning to Brooklyn on April 29th, 2018 and will attract hundreds of comic fans to Congregation Kol Israel, a historic Brooklyn synagogue located at 603 Saint Johns Place in Prospect Heights.
In conjunction with the Jewish Comic Con, an art exhibition entitled, POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence will open Thursday, April 26th, 2018 at 7-9 PM.
The second Jewish Comic Con will feature a full day of panel discussions on diverse themes connecting comics and Judaism. April 2018 is also Superman’s 80th birthday, and the Jewish Comic Con will have events focused on that milestone.
There will be an Artist Alley featuring Jewish comic creators and their work. Artists will draw sketches, sell art, and engage with their fans.
The Jewish Comic Con is organized by Fabrice Sapolsky (Spider-Man Noir),Danny Fingeroth (author of Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews and Comics), Julian Voloj (author of The Artist Behind Superman: The Joe Shuster Story) and Kol Israel’s president, Fred Polaniecki, Founder of Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery and co-creator of the Jewish Comic Con. The Jewish Comic Con is organized in conjunction with the Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery.
Kosher food will be available for purchase from JJ’s Holy Cow and Grow and Behold
Proceeds from the Jewish Comic Con will go towards the preservation and restoration of Congregation Kol Israel’s historic building on the National Registry of Historic Places. Proceeds will be matched 100% by an anonymous donor.
Contact: Fred Polaniecki – President, Congregation Kol Israel
Email: BrooklynJewishArtGallery@gmail.com
In conjunction with the 2nd Annual Jewish Comic Con, Congregation Kol Israel will host the exhibition POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence curated by Joel Silverstein, Goldie Gross and Joshua H. Stulman.
This exhibition of 31 artists highlights the current explosion of comic books with Jewish themes and fine artists who use comics as inspiration. Artists in POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence include:
Jim Aparo
Paul Hoppe
Archie Rand
Matisyahu Tonti
Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik
Bob Kane
Henrik Rehr
Vitaly Umansky
Lynne Cassouto
Jack Kirby
Arlen Schumer
Eli Valley
Jessica Deutsch
Lon Levin
Daniela Shapiro
Julian Voloj
Josh Edelglass
Sarah Lightman
Joel Silverstein
Al Wiesner
Max Gottfried
Linda Mason
Hillel Smith
Ephraim Wuensch
Bo Hampton
Jackie Nichols
Joshua H. Stulman
Eugene Zhilinsky
Alan Hobscheid
Martin Nodell
Emily Steinberg
POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence is presented by the Jewish Art Salon, the Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery, Pratt Institute Hadas Gallery and AH Comics, publisher of SCI: The Jewish Comics Anthology, Vol. 2.
A panel discussion will take place at 7:45 PM. The discussion will feature the curators, some of the artists, and Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, author of the book Up Up and Oy Vey, How Jewish History, Culture and Values Shaped the Comic Book Superhero.
The exhibition will be on view until Friday, May 25, 2018. Viewing hours Sundays 11AM – 2PM.
Proceeds from the Jewish Comic Con will go towards the preservation and restoration of Congregation Kol Israel’s historic building on the National Registry of Historic Places. Proceeds will be matched 100% by an anonymous donor.
Happy Chanukah from the Israeli Defense Comics. We want to wish everyone a happy festival of lights and meaningful celebration with family and friends.
As the holiday season is coming to a close, feel free to browse our inventory of Jewish Comic Books and newly added Comic Art Prints. You can also visit our sister website, BrooklynComicShop.com, for Vintage Marvel and DC Comics, Signed Exclusives, and Original Artwork.
Captain America 50th Anniversay Lithograph
SIGNED by JACK KIRBY
Venue: Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery, 603 St. John Place, Brooklyn NY, 11238
Joshua H. Stulman (Israeli Defense Comics) along with Joel Silverstein and Goldie Gross have been chosen to curate an exhibition of Jewish Comic Art and Artists inspired by Comics in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Jewish Comic Con in Brooklyn!
Visit the Jewish Art Salon who is accepting submissions for POW!!! Jewish Comic Art and Influence, which will kick off (and run in conjunction with) Jewish Comic Con, the first ever event of its kind at the Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery. The Jewish Comic Con, in its second year, explores how Jewish identity has influenced comics, both on the page and behind the scenes. But it isn’t just for the “members of the Tribe”. It’s for everyone. It’s a love letter to the creators of the comic book medium and their heroes!
This exhibition entails two distinct types of comics-related art: Comics based on Jewish content (including all manner of cultural, historical, and religious experiences in and out of the commercial publishing world), and “fine” artworks (such as paintings, collages and prints) inspired by comic books as subject matter, both in form and content. The more unique and personal, the better!
Israeli Defense Comics is now offering a selection of three different 11″x17″ comic art prints featuring the Jewish Superhero, Magen: The Shield of Israel and the Golem!
Each Comic Art Print has been Hand Signed by Magen creator and artist, Joshua H. Stulman and comes with a signed Certificate Of Authenticity C.O.A.
These 11″x17″ Comic Art Prints Include:
1) Help Israel Fight Terror – This artwork was featured on the backcover to Israeli Defense Comics # 1. The artwork was inspired by many of the patriotic posters of World War II and the Golden Age of Comics.
2) Magen Vs. The Golem – This artwork was created by Joshua H. Stulman (Pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (Inks). It premiered as the cover to Israeli Defense Comics # 2. Here Magen: The Shield of Israel is getting a taste of the Golem’s power.
3) Golem Reborn – The Golem Reborn was featured as the backcover to Israeli Defense Comics # 2 and also as the integral splash page revealing the Golem for the first time!
