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Will Eisner

William Erwin Eisner (/ˈaɪznər/ 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 (1940–1952) was noted for its experiments in content and form. In 1978, he popularized the term "graphic novel" with…

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1917–1936: Early life

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1942–1970s: Military publications, The Spirit, and new endeavors

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1970s–2005: Godfather of the graphic novel

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Cartoonist, Publisher
Born
William Erwin Eisner (1917-03-06)March 6, 1917 New York City, U.S.
Died
January 3, 2005(2005-01-03) (aged 87) Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, U.S.
Notable works
The Spirit · A Contract with God · Comics and Sequential Art
Pseudonym
William Erwin Maxwell

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1917–1936: Early life

1936–1941: Comics industry and The Spirit

1942–1970s: Military publications, The Spirit, and new endeavors

1970s–2005: Godfather of the graphic novel

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Will Eisner → January 3, 2005(2005-01-03) (aged 87) Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, U.S.
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