Will Eisner

On my 12th birthday I headed down to my local comic store in hopes to stumble upon a complete volume of a classic series like "JLA" or "X-Men". Instead I stumbled upon "The Plot" as I read I became engulfed in the story and felt like that the book wasn't just a comic it was a masterpiece, Rest in Peace Mr. Eisner

AN incredible artist and writer - his work means he is truly immortal.

I was 13 and a British paper published a half page article about this great artist. There was a three panel graphic from one of Wills late 40's Spirit stories. I sat and looked at the thing for hours. It was so different to anything I'd ever seen. God bless and give you peace. James Wafer Uk

Getting to meet Will was a great honor.

He was a truly great man, and I cannot wait for The Plot to be released. His library is a map of the Jewish Immigrant Experience. Reading his books makes me feel closer to my roots, as well as to my grandparents. Bless you sir.

Will Eisner's Spirit drawings, stories and graphic novels have and will continue to bring me great joy and reflective thought. These stories are at the very top of my prized possessions. My son, 15 now, enjoys them too. Thank you Will Eisner and condolences to his family. I rate him as a great genius of a man and I am one of many many people who are thankful for his long and productive life.



Jamal Ibrahim, Oxford, UK.

I just wanted to add my condolences on the loss of this great man. A friend of mine had this to say about Will Eisner yesterday -



"I met him twice, both times in Angouleme, but saw him on many other occasions (SPX, San Diego). I was always amazed at his genuine curiosity. At an age at which many are content to sit on their laurels, he continued to challenge himself and sought to expand his horizons."



Since I honestly can't think of anything nicer to say about a person than that I'm just going to bow my head and back away.



- Barney Dannelke

Fresh out of the military in 1961, I had the pleasure of working with Will Eisner in New York on P.M. magazine.

A true gentleman with great talent.

To a life that enriched ours, a great spirit and pioneer of his industry. Blessings on all those you leave behind. Thanks, Will.

One of the greatest comic book men of the 20th century.



Rest In Peace.

My thoughts go out to Mr. Eisner's family during this difficult time. He was such a great artist and storyteller. One of the many reasons I still create my own art.

Mr. Eisner: Thanks for the hug at the Silver Snail in 1996, and for morphing the recipient's name into "aaargh" when you signed the book. I wish the picture I had taken at the signing had turned out, now. I'm still not a comics fan, but I am a Will Eisner fan.

HE WAS GREAT... HE CHANGE THE WORLD OF CARTOOn...I WISH HIS FAMIlly the best ...

On behalf of all FKD ent we grew up with his cartoon

Will Eisner was a terrific man in the comics industry who did amazing things for it. His work is some of the most influential and best produced of all times. He will be greatly missed...best wishes to his family in this hard time

Will Eisner was a great artist and a great man. His passing is a loss for comics, art, and literature. My heartfelt wishes to his family.

I will never forget the classes I took with you at the School of Visual Arts. Your patience and humor only added to the incredible talent you were so generous to share with a group of bright-eyed, young comic artists. Your legacy lives on with every panel drawn and I can't even begin to express how much you will be missed. Those two semesters meant more to me than the entire 4 years of SVA. Thank you for everything.

A dear friend and colleague I shall never forget. He was a true classic. A Comic Classic.

A beloved friend, a great mind