In Cleveland, Ohio, in 1936, Howard Berkowicz, the bookkeeper for the Jewish Mob finds himself on the wrong end of an enforcer's gun when he tries to spur the Kosher Mafia into action against the rising tide of domestic Nazism in the German American Bund.
This is an absolute solid start to a series. The art work, colors, and lettering, all construct a sturdy framework for the narrative and character development to hang from. It's a gripping gangster story but, more importantly, it's a superbly designed comic book that leans into the strengths of the medium. Read Full Review
KOSHER MAFIA #1 is a strong first issue and one of the better historical fiction stories about Jewish gangsters in America at the onset of WWII. David Hazan rightly focuses on a gripping gangster tale steeped in Jewish culture to keep readers from all walks of life engaged, and the art looks great. Read Full Review
David Hazan (Nottingham, Monomyth) once again transports us to a world that we can sink our teeth into with Kosher Mafia. A unique plot, characters we can connect with and wonderful artwork is all we can ask for in a new comic book series. Hazan along with a great creative team and a wonderful publisher have created a comic that should not be ignored. Read Full Review
A historical fiction period piece sets out to tell the story of Harold Berkowicz, a rather unassuming mafia bookkeeper, who after ticking off the wrong boss was earmarked for death by their hitman Ephraim Gold. After a long night of getting to know each other, wind up going on a mission to abduct a German. The creators are focused on telling a story that has depth and gravity, while also having a sense of humor about itself. Read Full Review
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