The Berkowitz Brothers, co-creators of “The Writer,” to discuss the comic series, monsters, and more.
On Monday, February 10, 2025 from 7 pm to 8:15 pm EST, the Berkowitz Brothers (The Writer) will be joining “The Hall of Fame of The Great Monsters” panel featuring in the Marlene Meyerson JCC Books That Changed My Life Festival to discuss topics including their comic series with Josh Gad, The Writer, and more.
The panel will be moderated by Emmy-nominated actress Jackie Hoffman (Feud: Betty and Joan, Only Murders in the Building) and also features Roy Schwartz (Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World’s Greatest Hero) and Broadway actor Lair Mackintosh (The Phantom of the Opera) alongside the Berkowitz Brothers. Together, they’ll explore the world of monsters in literature, TV, movies, books, and pop culture and examine how these creatures reflect fears, flaws, and humanity.
The Marlene Meyerson JCC is generously offering fans of Dark Horse Comics and The Writer comic series a special ticket discount for this event. See details and purchase these tickets for $10 here. For more details about the festival, see here.
About The Writer
The Writer plunges readers into the captivating world of Stan Siegel, a renowned comic book writer, whose life spirals into a terrifying adventure beyond the confines of reality. Alongside his mother Liz and daughter Izzy, Stan faces an onslaught of Nazis, demons, and mythical creatures drawn from Jewish folklore. As they navigate a landscape steeped in occult mysteries, their quest for answers reveals hidden identities and ignites a high-stakes race against an emerging terror.
Copies of The Writer #1 will be available for purchase at the event and can be signed by The Berkowitz brothers after the event. See more details about The Writer at darkhorse.com.
Praise for The Writer: “One of the year’s must-read comics.”–AIPT
“A star-studded creative team brings the thrilling saga of Stan Siegel to life in The Writer, blending folklore and demonic chaos for a high-octane adventure.”—Screenrant
“Despite tackling heavy themes such as antisemitism and race, The Writer strikes a perfect balance between seriousness and humor.”—Capes & Tights
“The Writer is a great opening issue for what proves to be a fun and exciting adventure. It reminds me of some of the great stories like Indiana Jones, National Treasure, or The Adventures of TinTin that take us on an adventure full of action while also rooting itself in history, compelling lore, and legends.”—Nerd Initiative
“The comic is dense and thrilling.”—Kveller
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