A Life Force

A sprawling, philosophical graphic novel by Will Eisner, originally serialized in 1988 and later collected as a single volume by Kitchen Sink Press. Set in the gritty, Depression-era Bronx, the story interweaves the lives of a diverse cast—from struggling immigrants to a dying artist—as they grapple with love, mortality, and the elusive "life force" that drives human existence. Eisner's masterful, wordless sequences and deeply humanist storytelling mark this as a landmark work of the graphic novel format, showcasing his mature, reflective style.