Will Eisner Companion

by N.C. Christopher Couch, Stephen Weiner, Chris Couch

Will Eisner's career spanned the entire history of comic books—from his formative days in the 1930s through the 1940s, when he revolutionized narrative sequential art with his internationally famed series The Spirit, to the 1970s, when he created the contemporary graphic novel form with A Contract with God. The Will Eisner Companion is the first comprehensive overview of his work. Divided into two sections—his Spirit work and his graphic novels—this authorized companion features all-new critical and historical essays by noted comic book historians Chris Couch and Stephen Weiner, as well as alphabetical listings relating to all aspects and characters in his oeuvre. Also includes a chronology, a bibliography and suggested-reading lists.

Genres: Nonfiction, Comics

Paperback

First published November 17, 2004

Reviews

[Andy Moss · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is definitely not the biography I had hoped it would be. A couple of good essays, but mainly a listing of pretty much every character who has ever appeared in Eisner's universe which may test the patience of even the most ardent fan.

[Tankboy · Rating 2 out of 5]

For true fans only. This is more an A-Z of characters from The Spirit and Eisner's graphic novels, and I had been hoping for something that broke down individual stories or more comprehensive essays.