Arie Kaplan,
From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books. Kaplan argues that Jews built the comic book industry from the ground up, and that the influence of Jewish writers, artists, and editors continues to this day. A lively presentation—including film and video clips—followed by a book signing by author Arie Kaplan. This event is cosponsored by the Jewish Studies Program's Kutchin Seminar Series.
http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v55/n09/pow.html