The World Around Us #17

Jan 1960 · Gilberton · 0.25 USD

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“A Visit from St. Nicholas”

"A Visit from St. Nicholas" in The World Around Us #17 (1960) offers a beautifully illustrated retelling of the Channukah story, rendered with care by Norman Nodel, whose art brings the ancient tale of Judah the Maccabee’s revolt and the miraculous oil to life. The cover, by George Evans, captures the festive spirit of the season, making this a timeless, educational read from a 25-cent comic in 1960.

artist, inker Norman Nodel · cover George Evans

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artist, inker Norman Nodel

cover pencils, inks George Evans

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Judah the Maccabee leads a revolt freeing ancient Israel from Syrian rule. Cleansing the Temple from the pollution of idols, they find holy oil to burn for a single night. It burns for eight nights, inspiring the festival of Channukah.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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