ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950

A black and white illustration of Superman, standing in front of a shield with stars and stripes and an eagle landing on his arm. The words “Zap! Pow! Bam! Superhero” are written in graphic colors, including blue, yellow, and red, above the illustration.

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950

Date

Jan 27 2013 - Aug 18 2013
, 12AM- 11PM

Organized by the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Atlanta
On view at JMM January 27, 2013 – August 18, 2013

With the American economy in deep Depression and the rise of fascism in Europe, a group of young, largely Jewish, artists began to create illustrated stories of superheroes and provided the nation with an optimistic antidote to a growing sense of despair and helplessness. Featuring superhero memorabilia, original comic book art, and video interviews with the creators of superheroes, offers visitors an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Golden Age of comic books.

ZAP! POW! BAM! is designed for people of all ages and backgrounds, with an interactive telephone booth, a drawing studio that allows guests to try their hands at comic book art, and a ride on the Bat Mobile.

The exhibition was curated by the late Jerry Robinson (creator of Batman’s nemesis The Joker and the artist after whom Batman’s sidekick Robin was named), who offered his many years of experience in the comic book industry to provide insight into the imaginative world of comic books.

Photos of Exhibit (by Will Kirk)

The exhibition is organized by and on loan from the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Atlanta. The exhibition will be on display in the JMM’s Samson, Rosetta and Sadie B. Feldman Exhibition Gallery thanks to generous support from the David and Barbara B, Hirschhorn Foundation and the Herbert Bearman Foundation.

ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950 is made possible at the Jewish Museum of Maryland with generous support from:

David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation
Maryland State Arts Council
ezStorage Corporation, Kenneth L. Hankin

Exhibitions at the Jewish Museum of Maryland are also supported by:
Hoffberger Family Exhibition Endowment
Stanford Z. and Cory Rothschild Exhibition Endowment
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Exhibition Endowment

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