"An in-depth examination of the Jewish roots of the character.a deep-dive into arguably the world's most famous and iconic fictional character and his Jewish influences.This book is a must-have for any fan of superheroes, comic books and Jewish history and literature."-- Jerusalem Post ; " Is Superman Circumcised? is the kind of book that will be adored by fans of Comic-Con.It's fun, it's scholarly, and it's long. Don't try to read it straight through. Instead, enjoy it pausing between episodes, just as Superman Comics were also meant to be consumed."-- San Diego Jewish World ; "Roy Schwartz has done a deep dive into the history, mythology and cultural folklore of America's super-heroes and his conclusions are indisputable.

The contemporary concept of the super-hero, as old as the story of Moses, was birthed by Jewish immigrants and first generation Jewish kids from the tales, morals and ethics of their Jewish ethnical roots. The majority of the creators from 1938's GoldennAge of Comics through the 1960's Marvel Age of Comics were Jewish. Whether it was Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster turning Moses into Superman or Stan Lee and Jack Kirby transforming The Golem into The Hulk, their heroes embodied their Jewish experience. Roy Schwartz analysis is scholarly yet broadly entertaining. He answers many questions and leaves the readers with but one: 'If there were no Jews on Krypton where Superman was born, and if he was therefore circumcized on earth, did the moyal have to use a Kryptonite scalpel?'"--Michael Uslan, comic book historian and originator and executive producer of the Batman movie franchise.