United States
• 1917
- 2005
Will Eisner, the comic book visionary, revolutionized the ninth art by elevating it to the rank of literature with his innovative and timeless graphic stories.
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Will Eisner was an American cartoonist, screenwriter, and publisher, considered one of the pioneers of comics and graphic novels. He is best known for (1940–1952), an innovative series that mixed crime and adventure fiction, as well as for his theoretical work on the medium, including (1985). In the 1970s, he popularized the term "graphic novel" with (1978). His influence was immense, and in his honor, the prestigious comics awards bear his name.
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The year of birth of the artist is: 1917