Discover the extraordinary Jewish creators behind some of the world’s most iconic superheroes and comic book stories in Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience at the Maltz Museum. From Superman’s Cleveland roots to Harvey Pekar’s groundbreaking American Splendor and Brian Michael Bendis’ Ultimate Spider-Man, this immersive exhibition celebrates the visionaries who transformed comics and pop culture. Featuring rare vintage comic books, original artwork, larger-than-life visuals, and an interactive Comic Book Lab, visitors of all ages can create their own superheroes, explore the art of storytelling through comics, and experience hands-on fun inspired by the heroes and creators they love.
Since the contest started, over 50,000 students in 15 counties across Northeast Ohio have participated, and $1.8 million has been awarded to students and schools. This year, more than 3,600 students at 150 Northeast Ohio schools participated in the Stop the Hate Contest, writing individual essays, poetry, or group songs for a chance to win scholarships and educational grants for themselves and their schools.
The Maltz Museum’s nationally known Stop the Hate® program is for Northeast Ohio 6th – 12th-grade students committed to creating a more just, inclusive society. Students stand up and speak out against bias and bigotry for a chance to win prestigious awards for themselves and their schools.
Rooted in the Jewish value of respect for all humanity, the Maltz Museum’s mission is to build bridges of tolerance and understanding by sharing Jewish heritage through the lens of the American experience. It is dedicated to exploring diverse stories of courage from history and today, with a commitment to education and learning for a more inclusive tomorrow.