Will Eisner Week
The godfather of graphic novels, Will Eisner revolutionized the comics industry with his iconic characters and stunning artwork.
Celebrate graphic novel artistry and sequential storytelling with Will Eisner Week to engage comic enthusiasts, artists, and creative professionals through educational and community-driven content.
- Behind-the-scenes look at Eisner's revolutionary visual narrative techniques
- Spotlight emerging graphic novelists and Eisner Award winners
- DIY sequential art tutorials inspired by Eisner's legacy
- Curated reading lists and collector's guides for classic graphic novels
Will Eisner is coined as the father of the graphic novel. An American cartoonist, he formed today’s modern comic by developing the visual narrative and sequential art, know through his works such as the Spirit, John Law, Blackhawk, and a Contract With God.
After his death, the Eisner Award was named after him, an award given by those who greatly achieve in the comic book industry. Labeled as one of the most influential comic book artists of all time, Will Eisner is annually celebrated through Will Eisner Week, celebrating his seventy years and eight decades of life-long accomplishments.
Will Eisner Week was founded through Will Eisner Studios, Inc, a company that preserves and archives the history of Will Eisner’s life. Each year on Will Eisner Week, people come from all over to attend comic cons internationally.
At comic cons, the founders of Will Eisner studios collaborate with comic con members to commemorate the life and history of Eisner’s work. During this week, it is a time to educate people about his life, read his works, and reflect on the historical significance of his work at the time and how it contributed to such a huge Marvel comic fanbase that exist today.