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Will Eisner, hailed as the father of the graphic novel, combines virtuoso illustration with serious reflection on the comics medium in this 1978 publication, widely recognized as the first graphic novel. The work delves into the immigrant experience and the life of New York tenement houses, offering both visual artistry and narrative insight.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Will Eisner
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