This first chapter is called "The Sheik" in reference to Rudolph Valentino. He was a movie star in the early 20th century, a real ladies' man
In German, a mouse is called "Maus." The term is used for both the animal and in some contexts, it can also refer to a computer mouse. The plural form of "Maus" is "Mäuse."
In Chapter 3 of "Maus," Art's father, Vladek, decides to throw away Art's coat without permission. Vladek believes that the coat is infested with lice, so he disposes of it.
John Maus's birth name is John Joseph Maus.
Maus was created in 1991.
In the beginning of Chapter 3 of "Maus II," Vladek is counting the number of shoes he has. This detail illustrates his obsessive nature and the careful attention he pays to resources and survival, stemming from his experiences during the Holocaust. The act of counting shoes symbolizes the remnants of his traumatic past and highlights the significance of material possessions in times of extreme hardship.
Jeff Maus is 6' 2".
Robb Maus is 5' 9".
Maus Gatsonides died in 1998.
Maus Gatsonides was born in 1911.
Wilde maus was created in 1996.
Maus Frères was created in 1902.
Guido Maus was born in 1964.