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Legendary cartoonist Will Eisner’s life’s work, including The Spirit, is up for sale

Ruben Bolling
Jan 31, 2026
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The heirs of the great Hall of Fame cartoonist Will Eisner are putting his entire intellectual property up for sale. Included are his many graphic novels — he’s considered by many to be a pioneer of the form — his children’s books, and the stories and character of his most famous creation, the Spirit.

“The Spirit” ran as a weekly multi-page insert in new…

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