Will Eisner
1917-2005

Will Eisner passed away on January 3rd, 2005 at the age of 87 following quadruple bypass heart surgery. The surgery was performed on December 22, and was considered successful at that time

Best known for  The Spirit, Eisner was a pioneer in newspaper comics, comic books and graphic novels for nearly 70 years. His most recent graphic novel, Fagin The Jew, was published in September 2003, and a final novel, The Plot is scheduled for release this year Each year since its creation in 1988 he presided over the Eisner Awards, presented annually at the San Diego Comic-Con International.

He will be buried next to his late daughter, Alice, who died in 1969. Surviving Will are his wife, Ann, and his son, John. Condolence cards may be sent to the Eisner family at the following address: Will Eisner Studios, Inc., 8333 West McNab Road, Suite 131, Tamarac FL 33321. Donations may be made to the Cartoon Research Library at Ohio State University, 27 W 17th Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210.



Tributes and Memories
The Spirit Goes On
(In memory of Will Eisner)
by Jeffrey Lu

Comic book reader-
Graphic?
Fantastic!
A first hero from the graveyard
Bears the color red, white, and blue
Fighting not only with fists
But with head, heart, and home.

The man is a storyteller
Who goes beyond the pulp.
He influences generations:
From readers
To writers.
From artists
To collectors.

He is gone but... The Storyteller gives us the tools.
The Storyteller shows us the techniques.
The Storyteller provides us the tricks.
The Storyteller guides us the trades.
The Storyteller still even now thrills us
For his Spirit moves on.