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Will Eisner (1917–2005)

Writer | Art Department | Miscellaneous Crew

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Attended high school with "Batman" creator Bob Kane. See more trivia »

Born:

William Erwin Eisner
in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 87) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
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Filmography

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2008 The Spirit (comic book series)
 
1987 The Spirit (TV movie) (characters)
 
1984 Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (comic "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle" - uncredited)
 
1955-1956 Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (TV series)
– The Rival Queen (1956) (comic - uncredited)
– The Renegades (1956) (comic - uncredited)
– The Lash (1955) (comic - uncredited)
– Forbidden Cargo (1955) (comic strip - uncredited)
– Devil's Mountain (1955) (comic)
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1952 Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom (characters - uncredited)
 
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2006 Adventures Into Digital Comics (documentary) (art contributor)
 
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1999 The Iron Giant (creator: "The Spirit")
 
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2009 Frankenpimp (special thanks)
 
2005 Sin City (special thanks)
 
2001 Comic Books & Superheroes (video documentary short) (thanks)
 
1999 The Iron Giant (acknowledgment: "The Spirit" courtesy of)
 
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2007 Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Caveman: V.T. Hamlin & Alley Oop (video documentary)
 
2003 Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Comic Books & Superheroes (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1988 Comic Book Confidential (documentary)
Himself
 
1987 The Masters of Comic Book Art (documentary)
Himself
 
1981 Arena (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Comic Strip Hero (1981) … Himself
 
1978 The American Comic Strip (TV documentary)
Himself
 
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2009 Troldspejlet (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Is one of most renowned Comic book (he prefers the term "sequential art") talents in the history of the medium. Best known for the "Spirit" series and numerous graphic novels.

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies  | 4 Interviews  | 29 Articles  | 3 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Will Eisner.com | See more »
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Trivia:

Attended high school with "Batman" creator Bob Kane. See more »

Trademark:

Unique artwork with heavy emphasis on form and color See more »

Nickname:

Grandfather of the Graphic Novel See more »

Star Sign:

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