E. Lockhart
Talking With the Creator of DC’s First New Jewish Superhero in Over 40 Years
Willow Zimmerman is 16 years old. She cares deeply about her neighborhood, Down River in Gotham, and is worried about her mom, who is getting sicker and sicker with each passing day. Searching for help, Willow turns to her mom’s old friend E. Nigma, who offers Willow a job running his private poker nights. But, one night, Willow and her dog Lebowitz (as in Fran) are attacked by Killer Croc — and when they wake, they realize they can understand each other. Oh, and Willow’s Jewish — and proud to be Jewish. And yes, you are going to be completely in love with her.
Willow makes her debut in “Whistle,” a new DC Comic by E. Lockhart out on September 7. Ahead of the release, Lockhart chatted with Alma about all things “Whistle,” Jewish representation, comic books and her dream movie adaptation.
