Artist · United States

1917 to 2005

Also signed as

“Erwin Willis”

Will Eisner.

comics artist · comics writer

United States, 1917 to 2005

In short

William Erwin Eisner (EYEZ-nər; 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 to 1952) was noted for its experiments in content and form. In 1978, he popularized the term "graphic novel" with the publication of his book A Contract with God.

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Biodata

Born
1917, Brooklyn
Died
2005, Fort Lauderdale
Citizenship
United States
Active
1978 to 1998
Work
comics artist, comics writer, screenwriter, writer
Also known as
Erwin Willis, Ford Davies, Mr. Heck, W. Morgan Thomas
Career

Will Eisner, in numbers

Years active
A Contract with God, 1978Life on Another Planet, 1983The Dreamer, 1985A Life Force, 1988Dropsie Avenue, 1995A Family Matter, 19986works
Works by year, 1978 to 1998. Known for
3works1970s1980s1990s
Works by decade. Busiest: the 1980s.

Sketchbook

Portrait of Will Eisner

Known for

The essential Will Eisner