In his opening scenes, Will Eisner depicts a meeting led by a man who dismisses all suggestions for movie scripts, calling for “the real thing.” In succeeding frames, the World Trade Center disintegrates, rendering everyone bowed and speechless. Eisner deploys his formidable skills in crafting well-paced, boldly framed scenes to produce a tight, compelling narrative. As the nation comprehended the enormous tragedy wrought by the terrorist attacks of September 11, Eisner, a legendary American comic book and graphic novel creator, was prominent among the many cartoonists who responded early through their art.