‘Captain Israel’ Takes on ‘Foreskin Man’ in Epic New Comic Book
- Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:08pm by
Billy Hallowell
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There's a new hero in town. Above, see Captain Israel, the new comic book illustrated and written by Arlen Schumer
We all know Captain America, the superhero who has valiantly protected the United States on the pages of comic books — and currently on the big screen — since the fictional character was created back in 1941. Now, in an epic battle of whit and strength over anti-Semitism and bizarre expeditions against male circumcision, there’s a new character in town: Captain Israel.
Before we can discuss this exciting addition to the wacky world of comic book heroes, we must revisit the recent creation of an antithetical “superhero” named Foreskin Man. Remember him? Scott Baker reported on this offensive character back in early June.
As you may recall, Matthew Hess, who created Foreskin Man, was the author of the now-defeated San Francisco circumcision ban. In describing Hess and his comic-book creation, the San Francisco Chronicle wrote the following:
[Hess']…website, mgmbill.org — which pushes “a bill to end male genital mutilation in the United States” –also pushes his literature and merchandise starring “Foreskin Man”…
The star cover image of his comic book shows a dark, bearded rabbi looming over a naked baby laying on a pool table, as a superhero appears ready to save the child.
Saunders asked Hess if his comic is anti-Semitic. His answer: “A lot of people have said that, but we’re not trying to be anti-Semitic. We’re trying to be pro-human rights.”
I won‘t bore you with details regarding why Hess’ work appears less than favorable to the Jewish faith, as this case has already been made. Instead, let‘s examine Foreskin Man’s newest foe — the aforementioned protagonist, Captain Israel. Author and blogger John Shore explains:
“Captain Israel” is a comic book illustrated and written by Arlen Schumer. Footing the bill for Captain Israel’s production is Stand With Us, an Israeli advocacy group…
Above, find two pages from the first edition of the Captain Israel comic book
While the comic’s official web site proclaims that the first edition is “coming soon,” an online edition can be read here. Schumer has already been vocal about the project, his involvement and his opinions about his character’s arch-nemesis. In an interview with the Jewish Ledger’s Cindy Mindell, he took particular issue with the Foreskin Man comics:
“By using classic antisemitic caricatures, by turning the mohel into a monster, the anti-circumcision group makes the ritual seem devilish,” says Arlen Schumer, a Westport-based comic-book historian, commercial illustrator, and creator of Jewish superhero Captain Israel, currently being published in a comic-book series by L.A.-based Israel advocacy group, StandWithUs.
Schumer is also troubled by the issue’s closing image, of the “intactivists” burning a towering structure made of appropriated “circumstraints,” topped with the group’s symbol. “It resembles a burning cross, the trademark of the KKK, who sees the Jews as Enemy One,” he says.
Now that the dust has settled on the circumcision ban (for the time being, at least), it will be interesting to see how both the Foreskin Man and Captain Israel comics play out. With dueling messages, it’s likely that readers will be in for some intriguing twists and turns along the way.
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Comments (112)
tankyjo
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:42pmGreat stuff, Enjoy it while it lasts. the jihadis, gays, and the majority of our congress will try to destroy this.
Report Post »Ray2447
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 5:18pmHogwash, this is one more example of something done to men that’s not permitted against women, and would cause a riot at the U.S. Capitol if permitted to go on against women. Spare this registered Republican man: the discrimination, the blatant sexism (misandry) and the hypocrisy from the right. :-/
Report Post »I Love Howie Carr
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 5:34pmI’m as Christian conservative as they come, but I agree with Ray. It is genital mutilation no matter how you slice it, and it’s not anti-semetic because Christians do it too. I just will never understand how someone can have an adroable baby they love with all their hearts and then go “OK hand off to the doctor to trim his willy now!” Just will never click for me.
Report Post »ITGuy
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 11:45pmGod made the peni$ to be able to have that done. It was his will that it BE done. And who are you christian conservative to defy him.
Report Post »elrond3737
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:35pmWhat happens when he fight’s the new gay spiderman?
Report Post »betterthantv
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 5:14pmPriceless!
Report Post »Middle Finger
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 6:41pmEspecially when he teams up with “the Hooded Bunch,” featuring Barack Obama, Sgt. Chode, and the Smegma Monster.
Report Post »JGraham III
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 7:17pmDo you suppose Cap’n Israel will rub Foreskin Man the wrong way?
Report Post »copperstatekid
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 11:47pmYou asked: “What happens when he fight’s the new gay spiderman?”
My answer: He gets shot with some gooey white stuff.
Report Post »Johnnyp1958
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:33pmNow this IS funny
Report Post »Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:30pmOkay blaze…I understand that I am for some reason not allowed to comment when this subject comes up. You made that very clear over the last few months. Your censoring me on this subject bemuses me! :)
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:57pmI can read your post.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 4:05pmI had a whole post, long and thought out, not posted as well, first time it happened (to a different article). Maybe they only censure the long ones?
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 5:20pmThey will censor based on certain words and they will censor if a certain complaint threshold is reached.
Do you know that I have never officially complained about anything that I’ve read.. I find it very radical and Marxist to say the least that some people desire so deeply to keep others from saying and thinking certain things. And we all know who we are don’t we? lol
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 6:37pmMe too.Every time I post on the subject of male blank [i'm afraid to say it],it is not posted! Why on earth is that? I just don’t get it!
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 11:43pmIn the past week I’ve had atliest 3 comments which were not posted. I think I see that it depends on not only the presence of vulgarity but on the presence of threats and inflamitory statements. When I’ve reposted saying the same thing except “toned down” a little then the comments were posted. I’d like to know what the standards are and the cut off limits.
Report Post »Carol in MA
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:24pmIt blows my mind there’s actually a market for these comics??? Who the heck would buy them?
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 4:08pmAre you serious?
Report Post »Little Jew kids all over have been clamouring the comic shops for years.
There simply is not enough supply for the demand of these comics.
Top ten selling titles over the past three years alone have been topped by the Jews.
1.The Amzing Evron-man
2.David’s Star Wars
3.Captain Israel
4.Captain Israel Corps
5.Batman
6.Gideon Zone
7.Fantastic Yiddish Four
8.Invincible Falk Man
OneofMany
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:24pmAwesome! I only wish they would have made the “Land for Peace” negotiated land give-a-ways more graphic (all of them) as I believe people REALLY need to understand that “Land for Peace” has never worked and will never work.. ALL of it belongs to Israel.
The Palestinians are following Hitlers plans almost to the “T”… read history about how he started his worldwide conquest… He declared Austria as “Occupied” German land and it gave him a reason to invade…. The propaganda campaign is following the EXACT same course. Study history my friends…
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:22pmSomeone needs to get Captain Israel a band-aid because he is. . . .. . cut.
((raises pinky finger to corner of mouth))
Report Post »Black Manta
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:12pmOk what‘s with that star thing he’s holding????
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:14pmServing platter for the recently renamed Skin Man.
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:16pmIt’s the star of David… It’s the same star on the flag of Israel…
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:18pmMagen David — Shield of David, commonly called the Star of David.
It’s a later symbol of Israel or Jews. In ancient times, the Menorah was far more common.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:27pmI always figured The Star of David would make a good shield or at the very least, sharpen it to become thrown weapon similiar to what the Ninja Jews used to fight Captain Israel in 1988′s miniseries “Captain Israel vs Jew Ninjas.”
Report Post »As for the actual Menorah seen here in the article, it’s been passed down from one legacy to the next asside from the 2002 reboot of the Captain Israel series when they intoduced the Mystic Captain Israel who weilded an astral projected Menorah. It didn’t take on with the Jew readers who were unwilling to pay for the rebooted title with their own money.
Ben41281
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:28pmLooks like a shield to me. I think Captain America would stand beside Captain Israel, not with Foreskin man!!
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:44pmBEN41281
Report Post »That’s kind of obvious. Foreskinman has always had a secret mancrush on the RedSkull.
He even wrote a book titled “Dreams of Mein Heir.”
Celumnaz
Posted on August 5, 2011 at 12:18pmIt’s a “Seal of Solomon” from the mystical magical side of the religion.
From what I understand, David never used the symbol so I think calling it a “Star of David” is one of those decietful traps.
From what I understand, it was part of Solomon’s magical apparatus to summon demons.
But either way, Star of David or Seal of Solomon, what can’t be argued is that the first use of the symbol is on Magical Charms and Amulets.
Personally, I don’t think God looks favorably at the symbol and those who use it. Synagogue of Satan.
in my opinion at this time.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:06pmI know your girlfriend and she’s been cheating on you.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:03pmFINALLY!!!!
This is the epic battle that I have been waiting for.
All through my youth and into my adult years I have yearned to see these two titans go at it.
Thank you for fulfilling my wet dreams.
Report Post »smokie
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:03pmOne has to admit that Capt. Isreal has a more artistic polish.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:05pmYou have to admit, it’s been a ((ahem)) healthier lifestyle.
Report Post »Christian Kalgaard
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:01pmGod bless you, Captain Israel !
Report Post »Blight14
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 6:39pmYou’re false idols WILL not last forever regardless of what Beckstein,HageeFreak or Jeebo tells you……….they are a sick, failed experiment………..
Report Post »Arcangel Michael
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:00pmJesus, I trust in You
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:17pmJesus cannot be trusted.
Report Post »He mows my lawns on Tuesday and I have noticed stuff has been missing:
Cat food
Gnomes
Garden hose
Trashcan
Radio Shack Security yard sign
glassaudioguy
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 8:31pm@Telepromoternchief: I don’t think he was referring to Jesus the illegal alien from Mexico.
Report Post »TeachESL
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:59pmThis first issue seems to be basically telling the story of Israel. What will future issues bring?
Report Post »PapaJohannesPatriot
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:50pmI read the online edition. Interesting but short.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:09pmYou could say. . .it was “cut” short?
bwuhuh uh huh hh hhu huh hu hu . . ..
Report Post »scarebear83
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:37pmIf it’s a “pro-human rights” issue why don’t they go after more heinous things like treating women more like property and less like human beings? Or even the unlawful act of mutilating women’s parts as been the practice of some in other countries?
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:10pmKids love to read those things.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:33pmWhere is PETA on this ISSUE???
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:07pmPETA knows there is no money to be had from a Jew.
Report Post »jmbogstad
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:29pmThe guy who wrote forskin ma, is obviously anti semetic, no dobt about it. But Rednek man is not, watch him here.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhDPHb2RXI4
ACLUHater
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:28pmI saw the book title and I thought it was about Obama. Then I realized that the title was not, “D-Head”…
Report Post »IntransigentMind
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:42pmRoflmao!
Report Post »nysparkie
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:25pmMUST be a slow news day at the Blaze. I mean this c r a p with the dow down almost 250 pts. O’bambam running around mucking things up. Shite‘s getting help from Iran and Saudi Arabia helping Sunni’s, all in Iraq. Civil War anyone? The Blaze puts Captain Foreskin on? I’m snoozing here.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:57pmTry down 515….sorry, only down 491 now!!
Report Post »Middle Finger
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 6:51pmJust blowing off some steam here. It’s great to laugh once in a while when its all you can do. Pass the ammo please.
Report Post »W@nd@
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:20pmwhat next? Will there be any inference to our d__k h__d potus…in future issues….
Report Post »did i say that? sorry my bad ((oops)))
NotFooled
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:19pmTwo grown men in tights fighting the epic battle over the “peanuts”?
How much more San Fransican can you get? LMAO
Report Post »Pigfarmer
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:18pmI m for Capt. Israel…. Kick A$$ don t take names!!!!
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:26pmYou mean “cut infants‘ penises and don’t take names?”
Report Post »stinkybisquit
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:16pmNo Anti-FGM sidekick yet? Or is that ok?
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:25pmHer name would be Mulva.
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 4:01pmIt’s Vulva Girl or something… She‘s in issue 3 of Rudolf Hesse’s comic?.
Report Post »stinkybisquit
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 5:46pmCaptain Israel looks like it’s actually drawn, and not rotoscoped like Foreskin dude. Took some skill to do instead of just tracing over a photo or screen cap.
Report Post »Bluefish49
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:12pmNo news here people….just move along.
Report Post »Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:59pmbluefish49: At least you are allowed to comment here on this story…such as your comment was. Each time I try to comment on this subject, I am denied posting my comments on theblaze. The forces of darkness are working overtime in every area of our lives lately!
Report Post »cicero1776
Posted on August 5, 2011 at 10:24am@mary m. tebbe
Perehaps U have nothing worth printing!!!!!
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