It's a Bird, It's a Plane, it's a -- Matzoh Ball!

[Gene Steinberg]

Yes, it's true. A number of the most famous super heroes of our time were created by nice Jewish boys of East European descent.

And, no, I never created a super hero, though my son and I did create a hero for a series of sci-fi novels.

Bird, Plane or SuperMensch? Jews and Superheroes Share a Rich History