Will Eisner
Will Eisner was a highly acclaimed and influential cartoonist and writer known for his bold artistry and imaginative storytelling in comics and graphic novels.
Illustrator
March 6, 1917
Pisces
January 03, 2005
87
Brooklyn, New York
Will Eisner was a renowned American cartoonist and writer who significantly impacted the comic book industry. He is best known for creating the iconic masked crimefighter, The Spirit, and for pioneering the graphic novel format with works such as “A Contract with God” and the instructional guide “Comics and Sequential Art”. His other notable works include “The Plot”, “To the Heart of the Storm”, and “Fagin the Jew”. Eisner’s contributions to the industry earned him numerous awards and a place in the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame. He continued to work on his craft until his death in 2005, leaving behind a legacy as one of the great masters of comics and graphic novels. His bold artistry and imaginative storytelling in comics and graphic novels made him a highly acclaimed and influential figure in the field.