Will Eisner (born William Erwin Eisner) is considered one of the founding fathers and most influential comic book artist of all time. Comics highest award, the Eisner Award, is named for him.
Early Life and Career
Eisner was born in Brooklyn, New York, born of Jewish immigrants. His father was a former painter, marginally successful entrepreneur, and one-time manufacturer in Manhattan's Seventh Avenue garment district. Eisner attended DeWitt Clinton High School. Upon graduation, he studied under George Brandt Brigman for a year at the Art Students League of New York. Contacts made there led to a position as an advertising writer and cartoonist for the New York American newspaper. Eisner also drew $10-a-page illustrations for Pulp Magazine, including Western Sheriffs and Outlaws.
| Earth Name: | Will Eisner |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birth: | 06/02/1917 |
| Death: | 03/01/2005 |
| Town | Brooklyn, NY |
| Country | USA |
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| Website: | http://www.willeisner.com/ |
