Fagin the Jew [Second Edition]

Will Eisner's Fagin the Jew (Second Edition), published by Dark Horse in 2013, reexamines the notorious character from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist through a single, standalone issue. Written and illustrated by Eisner himself, the work reclaims Fagin's story, offering a sympathetic and historically grounded portrait of a Jewish man shaped by poverty and prejudice. This edition matters as a potent, late-career statement from the godfather of the graphic novel, challenging literary stereotypes with the depth and humanity that defined Eisner's legacy.