The Glyph Comic Awards were created by and held in conjunction with The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The Glyphs goal is to recognize the best in comics made by, for, and about people of color from the previous calendar year. The awards are not only for African-American creators, nor are they only for comics featuring Black characters. However, past winners have all created comics with at least one major character of color. (For more information on ECBACC check out my previous post here).
The Award Nominee list is as follows:
The Glyph Comic Award Nominations
STORY OF THE YEAR
- ANDRE THE GIANT: CLOSER TO HEAVEN; Brandon Easton , Writer; Denis Medri , Artist
- GHETTO BROTHER: WARRIOR TO PEACEMAKER; Julian Voloj, Writer; Claudia Ahlering, Artist
- REVELATION: BROTHERMAN-DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE; Guy A. Sims, Writer; Dawud Anyabwile, Artist
BEST COVER
- ANDRE THE GIANT: CLOSER TO HEAVEN; Brandon Easton , Writer; Denis Medri , Artist
- BLUE HAND MOJO: DUST TO DUST; John Jennings, Writer and Artist
- TEPHLON FUNK!; Stephane Metayer, Writer; David Tako & Nicolas Safe, Artists
BEST WRITER
- Erika Alexander and Tony Puryear;CONCRETE PARK VOL.2: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
- Juliana “Jewels” Smith;(H)AFROCENTRIC
- David F. Walker; CYBORG
BEST ARTIST
- Dawud Anyabwile; REVELATION: BROTHERMAN-DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE
- Keef Cross; DAYBLACK #4 – SHOT IN THE ASS
- John Jennings; BLUE HAND MOJO: DUST TO DUST
BEST MALE CHARACTER
- Arron Day (Blackjack); BLACKJACK: THERE CAME A DARK HUNTER; Alex Simmons, Writer; Tim Fielder, Artist
- Antonio Valor (Brotherman);REVELATION: BROTHERMAN-DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE; Guy A. Sims, Writer; Dawud Anyabwile, Artist
BEST FEMALE CHARACTER
- Moon Girl; MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR; Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder, Writers; Natacha Bustos and Amy Reeder, Artists
- Lily; MALICE IN OVENLAND; Micheline Hess, Writer and Artist
- Naima Pepper; (H)AFROCENTRIC; Juliana “Jewels” Smith, Writer; Ronald R. Nelson, Artist
RISING STAR AWARD
- Chuck Collins, Writer and Artist;BOUNCE!
- Stephane Metayer, Writer; David Tako & Nicolas Safe, Artists; TEPHLON FUNK!
- D.C. Walker, Writer; Bruno Oliveira, Artist; WHEN THE RIVER RISES
BEST COMIC STRIP OR WEBCOMIC
- BLACKWAX BOULEVARD; Dmitri Jackson, Writer and Artist
- BOUNCE!; Chuck Collins, Writer and Artist
- DETECTIVE BOOGALOO: HIP HOP COP; Jamar Nicholas, Writer and Artist
BEST REPRINT PUBLICATION
- AJALA: A SERIES OF ADVENTURES BOOK 2; XMoor Studios
- CONCRETE PARK VOL.1: You Send Me; Dark Horse Comics
- CONCRETE PARK VOL.2: R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Dark Horse Comics
FAN AWARD FOR BEST WORK
(This is the only category that is voted on by the public and not a panel of judges, voting is now closed)
- ANDRE THE GIANT: CLOSER TO HEAVEN; Brandon Easton , Writer; Denis Medri , Artist
- BOUNCE!; Chuck Collins, Writer and Artist
- CONCRETE PARK VOL.2: R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Erika Alexander and Tony Puryear, Writers; Tony Puryear, Artist
- SHAFT VOLUME 1: A COMPLICATED MAN; David Walker, Writer; Sanford Greene, Artist
The Glyph Award Ceremony will be held at the African American Museum in Phildelphia (AAMP) at 701 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA at 6pm. The following day the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convetion will be held at The enterprise Center at 4548 MArketSt. Philadelphia, Pa.
The Glyph Comic Award Judges
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