Creator

Will Eisner

Biography

Will Eisner was a pioneering comic book artist and writer, known for his innovative storytelling techniques and contributions to the graphic novel format. He created iconic characters and series, most notably 'The Spirit', which showcased his unique blend of art and narrative. Eisner's work has had a lasting impact on the comic book industry, influencing countless creators and shaping the medium's evolution.

Creator Details

Name

Will Eisner

Issues

2,964

Series

276

Titles

Awards

William Randolph Hearst Cartoon Hall of Fame, Harvey Award - Harvey Kurtzman Hall of Fame (2015), ComicsPRO Industry Memorial Award (2013), Troféu HQ Mix - Desenhista estrangeiro (Best Foreign Penciller) (2005), Peng! - Der Münchner Comicpreis - Beste deutschsprachige Veröffentlichung eines Comicklassikers (2005), Squiddy Award - Best Cartoonist (2004), Premios Haxtur (Haxtur Awards) - Author That We Loved (2003), Troféu HQ Mix - Desenhista estrangeiro (Best Foreign Penciller) (1999), Adamson Awards - Adamson Gold (1998), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Cartoonist of the Year (1998), Yomiuri International Manga Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1996), Premios Haxtur (Haxtur Awards) - Author That We Loved (1995), Max-und-Moritz-Preis - Sonderpreis für ein herausragendes Lebenswerk (1994), Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award (1994), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award (1994), UK Comic Art Award - Career Achievement Award (1994), Harvey Award - Best Cartoonist (1993), Harvey Award - Best Writer (1993), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Comic Book Division (1988), Kirby Award - Hall of Fame (1987), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Comic Book Division (1987), Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1986), Eagle Awards - Roll of Honour (1983), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Story Comic Book Division (1979), Angoulême International Comics Festival - Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême (1975), Inkpot Award (1975), Shazam Award - Hall of Fame (1971), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Comic Book Division (1969), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Comic Book Division (1968), National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Comic Book Division (1967)

Also Known As

William Erwin Eisner, William Erwin Maxwell, Willis B. Rensie, Leon Spuds, Will Erwin, William Erwin, Carl Heck, Willis, Willis Nerr, Willis Rensie, W. Morgan Thomas, Ford Davis, Ford Davies

Gender

Male

Birth Date

February 6, 1917

Death Date

January 3, 2005

Birth Place

Brooklyn, NY

Country

United States

Links

www.willeisner.com/

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Series

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Back Issue (2003)

TwoMorrows Publishing

168 issues

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (2021)

Dynamite Entertainment

10 issues

Comic Book Creator (2013)

TwoMorrows Publishing

41 issues

PS Artbooks Softee: Planet Comics (2020)

PS Artbooks

Collected Edition

3 issues

DC Goes To War (2020)

DC Comics

Collected Edition

1 issue

Gwandanaland Comics (2017)

Gwandanaland Comics

3173 issues

Pirates: A Treasure of Comics to Plunder, Arrr! (2020)

Clover Press

1 issue

The Spirit: An 80th Anniversary Celebration (2020)

Clover Press

One-Shot

Jungle Girls (2019)

IDW Publishing

1 issue

Super Patriotic Heroes (2018)

IDW Publishing

1 issue

Issues

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#190

Issue #190

Alter Ego (1999)

Oct 16, 2024

#141

Issue #141

Back Issue (2003)

Issue #8

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (2021)

Aug 10, 2022

#26

Terry Dodson

Comic Book Creator (2013)

Oct 20, 2021

Volume Two

PS Artbooks Softee: Planet Comics (2020)

Dec 23, 2020

Issue #1

DC Goes To War (2020)

Jun 03, 2020

#2630

The Spirit - The Complete Quality Comics Series: Volume 6

Gwandanaland Comics (2017)

Book 1

Pirates: A Treasure of Comics to Plunder, Arrr! (2020)

Mar 25, 2020

Vol. 1

The Spirit: An 80th Anniversary Celebration (2020)

Mar 25, 2020

#2522

The Spirit - The Complete Quality Comics Series: Volume 5

Gwandanaland Comics (2017)

Issue #1

StarCraft: Soldiers (2019)

Jan 23, 2019

Issue #1

Jungle Girls (2019)

Feb 13, 2019

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