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William Erwin Eisner (/ ˈ aɪ z n ər /; March 6, 1917 – January 3, 2005) was an American cartoonist, writer, and entrepreneur. He was one of the earliest cartoonists to work in the American comic book industry, and his series The Spirit (1940–1952) was noted for its experiments in content and form.
May 1, 2024 · Will Eisner (born March 6, 1917, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died January 3, 2005, Fort Lauderdale, Florida) was an American comics artist who was a pioneer of the American comic book industry. Eisner is best remembered for creating the series The Spirit , featuring the titular crime-fighting superhero, which was published from 1940 to 1952.
(6 March 1917 - 3 January 2005, USA) 'The Spirit' (19 September 1948). Will Eisner was one of the pioneers of American comic books and graphic novels. As one half of the studio Eisner & Iger, he and Jerry Iger co-created and scripted many popular 1930s adventure comics, including 'Sheena, Queen of the Jungle' (1937) and 'Doll Man' (1939).
Mar 30, 2024 · Celebrating Comics, Graphic Novel Literacy, Free Speech, and the Legacy of Will Eisner. In Schools, Universities, Libraries, Museums, Bookstores, Comic Book Shops, and Other Venues. Around The World.
Jan 5, 2005 · Will Eisner, an innovative comic-book artist who created the Spirit, a hero without superpowers, and the first modern graphic novel, "A Contract With God," died on Monday in Fort Lauderdale,...
Jan 6, 2005 · Jan. 6, 2005. Will Eisner, the artist who revolutionized comic books, helped popularize the graphic novel and taught generations of soldiers how to maintain their equipment with the "Joe Dope"...
The Early Years. Will Eisner was the son of Jewish immigrants, his early life and experiences growing up in New York tenements would become the inspiration for much of his graphic novel work. At DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, Eisner's budding interest in art was fostered, and it was in the school newspaper that his first work was ...
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