Ein Vertrag mit Gott

This German edition of Will Eisner’s groundbreaking graphic novel, published by Zweitausendeins in 1980, introduced a landmark work to a new audience. Eisner’s own writing and art tell a poignant, interconnected story of tenement life in Depression-era New York, where a devout man’s faith is tested by a broken promise. Carl Weissner contributed to the translation or adaptation, helping bring Eisner’s mature, cinematic storytelling to German readers. As one of the earliest works to be called a “graphic novel,” this series remains a foundational text in the medium’s history.