Will Eisner, a titan of comic book art, deserves a place among the greats. His legacy is currently being celebrated at New York's Philippe Labaune Gallery with an exhibition showcasing original artwork from iconic works like The Spirit and A Contract with God.
Below is a sneak peek at some Spirit pages from the "Tarnation" story featured in the exhibition:
The Spirit: "Tarnation" Preview Gallery
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The Philippe Labaune Gallery's Will Eisner Exhibit spans Eisner's entire career, from 1941 to 2002. It features pages from The Spirit, New York: The Big City, and a near-complete presentation of his groundbreaking graphic novel, A Contract with God: The Super.
"Will Eisner's The Spirit, first published in 1940, revolutionized comics with its innovative style," Labaune told IGN. "His cinematic techniques—dynamic layouts, varied perspectives, clever transitions—mimicked film. He used visual symbolism, incorporating backgrounds to reflect characters' emotions and scene tone, adding depth. His splash pages and fluid designs broke from rigid structures, creating a more immersive experience. Eisner set new standards and showed comics' potential for sophisticated storytelling."
The Will Eisner Exhibit opens Thursday, February 13th, with a reception from 6pm to 9pm ET. It runs through Saturday, March 8th. The Philippe Labaune Gallery is at 534 West 24th Street, New York, open Thursday-Saturday, 10am to 6pm ET.
For more comic book news, check out our previews of Marvel 2025 and DC 2025.
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