A Contract with God

Will Eisner’s landmark graphic novel, published by Baronet in 1978, redefined the medium by weaving four interconnected tales of tenement life in Depression-era New York. Written and illustrated solely by Eisner, the book’s centerpiece story explores a man’s anguished crisis of faith after a personal tragedy. A pioneering work that coined the term “graphic novel,” it remains a foundational text for sequential art, showcasing Eisner’s mastery of visual storytelling and his deep empathy for flawed, ordinary people.