José and the Pirate Captain Toledano

In José and the Pirate Captain Toledano (2022–present, Kar-Ben Publishing), a young boy named José discovers a hidden link between his family’s past and a legendary pirate captain, blending Jewish heritage with high-seas adventure. This single-issue comic, crafted by writer Arnon Z. Shorr and illustrator Joshua M. Edelstein, introduces readers to a rarely explored corner of history—the story of Jewish pirates in the Caribbean. Its debut offers a fresh, culturally resonant take on the pirate genre, spotlighting themes of identity and legacy through a compact, self-contained narrative.