Fagin the Jew [Second Edition] #[nn]
"Fagin the Jew" presents a compelling visual and critical dialogue between two iconic depictions of a literary figure: George Cruikshank’s 19th-century illustrations of Fagin from *Oliver Twist* and Will Eisner’s reimagined version. Written by Jeet Heer and rendered in Eisner’s signature style with Cruikshank’s original art as a counterpoint, this issue offers a thoughtful appraisal of how perception and representation evolve across time. The cover by Will Eisner complements the thematic depth with a striking, period-accurate design.
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An appraisal of Will Eisner's "Fagin the Jew" by critic Jeet Heer. Contrasts George Cruikshank's original Fagin illustrations to Will Eisner's Fagin.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).