Will Eisner

Will Eisner (March 3, 1917 – January 3, 2005) was an acclaimed American comics writer and artist who is considered one of the most important contributors to the development of the medium. He is known for the cartooning studio he founded, his highly influential series The Spirit, his use of comics as an instructional medium for the U.S. military, his leading role in establishing the graphic novel as a form of literature with his book A Contract with God, and Other Tenement Stories, and his educational work about the medium as exemplified by his book Comics and Sequential Art.

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March 3 - 1917 - January 3 - 2005 - American - Comics - The Spirit - Graphic novel - A Contract with God, and Other Tenement Stories - Comics and Sequential Art

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In 1988 the comics community paid tribute to Eisner by creating the Will Eisner Awards, more commonly known as "the Eisners", to recognize achievements each year in the comics medium. Eisner enthusiastically participated in the awards ceremony, congratulating each recipient.

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1988 - Comics - Will Eisner Awards

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Will Eisner died on January 3 2005, in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, of complications from a quadruple bypass surgery performed on December 22 2004.

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January 3 - 2005 - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida - December 22 - 2004

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