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In 1940, Eisner had a new idea; why not put a comic book insert inside the Sunday comics section? The sixteen page comic had three stories in it, one of which was Eisner's own "the Spirit". The Spirit had been a policeman, killed in a fight trying to save Central City from a mad scientist. However the chemical used on him by the crazed chemist only put him into a temporary state of suspended animation and the revitalized Denny Colt became the vigilante Spirit. Eisner's popular character lasted until 1953 when it was discontinued. |
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Since the 1980's his name has been attached to one of the most prestigious trophies of comics, the Eisner Awards, which are awarded each year to dozens of comics artists, writers, colorists and creators. As a seminal influence, master creator or as an artist Will Eisner is among the most important names in the history of comics. |
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