2008 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards Winners
I fibbed a little-I waited til I got back to the hotel room to post the winners (battery was low on the 'puter). So here we are, it's 12:30 a.m.
The Eisner Awards Administrator is Jackie Estrada
Keynote Speaker: Frank Miller
Master of Ceremonies: Bill Morrison assisted by Kayre Morrison
2008 Comic Con International Awards Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards Winners are:
Tom Lennon & Ben Garant presented:
Best Penciller/inker or penciller/inker team:
Pia Guerra/Jose Marzan, Jr: Y: The Last Man (Vertical/DC)
Best Painter or Multimedia Artist(Interior Art)
Eric Powell: The Goon: Chinatown (Dark Horse)
Best Cover Artist
James Jean: Fables (Vertigo/DC), The Umbrella Academy (Dark Horse); Process Recess 2; Superior Showcase 2 (Adhouse)
Paul Dini & Misty Lee presented:
Best Coloring
Dave Stewart, BPRD: Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Cut, Hellboy, Lobster Johnson, The Umbrella Academy (Dark Horse), The Spirit (DC)
Best Lettering
Todd Klein: Justice, Simon Dark (DC); Fables, Jack of Fables, Crossing Midnight (Vertigo/DC); League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: the Black Dossier (WildStorm/DC); Nexus (Rude Dude)
Best Anthology
Gabriel Ba, Becky Cloonan, Fabio Moon, Vasilis Lolos and Rafael Grampa: 5 (Self published!)
Samuel Jackson (!!!) presented:
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot):
Justice League of America #11: "Walls" by Brad Meltzer and Gene Ha (DC)
Best Limited Series
The Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba (Dark Horse)
Best Continuing Series
Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaugh, Pia Guerra and Jose Marzan, Jr (Vertigo/DC)
Tom Kenny (Tristan woke RIGHT up a.k.a. Spongebob and many other voices) presented:
Best Publication for Kids
Mouse Guard:Fall 1152 and Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 by David Petersen (Archaia)
Best Publication for Teens:
Laika by Nick Abadzis
Special Recognition:
Chuck BB Black Metal (artist, Onj)
Al Jaffee and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson presented:
Best Archival Collection/Project-Comic Strips
The Complete Terry & The Pirates, vol 1 Milton Caniff (IDW)
Best Archival Collection/Project-Comic Books
I Shall Destroy All The Civilized Planets by Fletcher Hanks (Fantagraphics)
Best Humor Publication
Perry Bible Fellowship: The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories by Nicholas Gurewitch (Dark Horse)
Ann Marie Fleming and Rutu Modan presented:
Best US Edition of International Material
I Killed Adolf Hitler by Jason (Fantagraphics)
The Best US Edition of International Material-Japan
Tekkonkinkreet: Black and White by Taiyo Matsumoto (Viz)
Hall of Fame:
Judges' Choices: R.F. Outcault, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson
John Broome
Arnold Drake
Len Wein
Barry Windsor-Smith
Len Wein & Joe Staton presented:
Best Writer
Ed Brubaker, Captain America, Criminal, Daredevil, Immortal Iron Fist (Marvel)
Best Writer/Artist
Chris Ware, Acme Novelty Library #18 (Acme Novelty)
Best Writer/Artist-Humor
Eric Powell, The Goon (Dark Horse)
Jane Weidlin and a troop of storm troopers presented:
Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism
Newsarama produced by Matt Brady and Michael Doran www.newsarama.com
Best Comics-Related Book
Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean by Douglas Wolk (Da Capo Press)
Best Publication Design
Process Recess 2, designed by James Jean and Chris Pitzer (Adhouse)
Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba presented:
Best Digital Comic
Sugarshock! by Joss Whedon and Fabio Moon
Best Short Story
"Mr. Wonderful" by Dan Clowes in NY Times Sunday Magazine
Best New Series
Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Season 8 by Joss Whedon, Brian K. Vaughan, Georges Jeanty and Andy Owens (Dark Horse)
Gabriel Macht presented:
Best Reality-Based Work
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow by James Sturm and Rich Tommaso (Center for Cartoon Studies/Hyperion)
Best Graphic Reprint
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen (Archaia)
Best Graphic Album-New
Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan (Drawn and Quarterly)
Mark Evanier and Jerry Robinson presented The Bill Finger Excellence in Comics Writing Award to Archie Goodwin and Larry Lieber.
William Stout presented the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer award to Cathy Malsakian, writer/artist of Percy Gloom (Fantagraphics)
Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Awards were presented by Joe Ferrara to Brave New World Comics in Newhall, CA. Joe Field also paid tribute to Rory Root.
The Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award was presented by Ruth Clampett and went to Paul Levitz.
Maggie Thompson remembered those we have lost in the past year:
Gus Arriola
Robert Asprin
Danton Burroughs
Creig Flessel
Richard Goldwater
Paul Grant "Zeus"
Ollie Johnston
Muriel Kubert
Phil LaSorda
Steve Massasky
Jim Mooney
Paul Norris
John Simpson
Michael Turner
Mike Wieringo
Stan Winston
Will Elder
Steve Gerber
Dave Stevens
The Eisner Awards Administrator is Jackie Estrada
Keynote Speaker: Frank Miller
Master of Ceremonies: Bill Morrison assisted by Kayre Morrison
2008 Comic Con International Awards Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards Winners are:
Tom Lennon & Ben Garant presented:
Best Penciller/inker or penciller/inker team:
Pia Guerra/Jose Marzan, Jr: Y: The Last Man (Vertical/DC)
Best Painter or Multimedia Artist(Interior Art)
Eric Powell: The Goon: Chinatown (Dark Horse)
Best Cover Artist
James Jean: Fables (Vertigo/DC), The Umbrella Academy (Dark Horse); Process Recess 2; Superior Showcase 2 (Adhouse)
Paul Dini & Misty Lee presented:
Best Coloring
Dave Stewart, BPRD: Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Cut, Hellboy, Lobster Johnson, The Umbrella Academy (Dark Horse), The Spirit (DC)
Best Lettering
Todd Klein: Justice, Simon Dark (DC); Fables, Jack of Fables, Crossing Midnight (Vertigo/DC); League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: the Black Dossier (WildStorm/DC); Nexus (Rude Dude)
Best Anthology
Gabriel Ba, Becky Cloonan, Fabio Moon, Vasilis Lolos and Rafael Grampa: 5 (Self published!)
Samuel Jackson (!!!) presented:
Best Single Issue (or One-Shot):
Justice League of America #11: "Walls" by Brad Meltzer and Gene Ha (DC)
Best Limited Series
The Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba (Dark Horse)
Best Continuing Series
Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaugh, Pia Guerra and Jose Marzan, Jr (Vertigo/DC)
Tom Kenny (Tristan woke RIGHT up a.k.a. Spongebob and many other voices) presented:
Best Publication for Kids
Mouse Guard:Fall 1152 and Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 by David Petersen (Archaia)
Best Publication for Teens:
Laika by Nick Abadzis
Special Recognition:
Chuck BB Black Metal (artist, Onj)
Al Jaffee and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson presented:
Best Archival Collection/Project-Comic Strips
The Complete Terry & The Pirates, vol 1 Milton Caniff (IDW)
Best Archival Collection/Project-Comic Books
I Shall Destroy All The Civilized Planets by Fletcher Hanks (Fantagraphics)
Best Humor Publication
Perry Bible Fellowship: The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories by Nicholas Gurewitch (Dark Horse)
Ann Marie Fleming and Rutu Modan presented:
Best US Edition of International Material
I Killed Adolf Hitler by Jason (Fantagraphics)
The Best US Edition of International Material-Japan
Tekkonkinkreet: Black and White by Taiyo Matsumoto (Viz)
Hall of Fame:
Judges' Choices: R.F. Outcault, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson
John Broome
Arnold Drake
Len Wein
Barry Windsor-Smith
Len Wein & Joe Staton presented:
Best Writer
Ed Brubaker, Captain America, Criminal, Daredevil, Immortal Iron Fist (Marvel)
Best Writer/Artist
Chris Ware, Acme Novelty Library #18 (Acme Novelty)
Best Writer/Artist-Humor
Eric Powell, The Goon (Dark Horse)
Jane Weidlin and a troop of storm troopers presented:
Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism
Newsarama produced by Matt Brady and Michael Doran www.newsarama.com
Best Comics-Related Book
Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean by Douglas Wolk (Da Capo Press)
Best Publication Design
Process Recess 2, designed by James Jean and Chris Pitzer (Adhouse)
Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba presented:
Best Digital Comic
Sugarshock! by Joss Whedon and Fabio Moon
Best Short Story
"Mr. Wonderful" by Dan Clowes in NY Times Sunday Magazine
Best New Series
Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Season 8 by Joss Whedon, Brian K. Vaughan, Georges Jeanty and Andy Owens (Dark Horse)
Gabriel Macht presented:
Best Reality-Based Work
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow by James Sturm and Rich Tommaso (Center for Cartoon Studies/Hyperion)
Best Graphic Reprint
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen (Archaia)
Best Graphic Album-New
Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan (Drawn and Quarterly)
Mark Evanier and Jerry Robinson presented The Bill Finger Excellence in Comics Writing Award to Archie Goodwin and Larry Lieber.
William Stout presented the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer award to Cathy Malsakian, writer/artist of Percy Gloom (Fantagraphics)
Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Awards were presented by Joe Ferrara to Brave New World Comics in Newhall, CA. Joe Field also paid tribute to Rory Root.
The Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award was presented by Ruth Clampett and went to Paul Levitz.
Maggie Thompson remembered those we have lost in the past year:
Gus Arriola
Robert Asprin
Danton Burroughs
Creig Flessel
Richard Goldwater
Paul Grant "Zeus"
Ollie Johnston
Muriel Kubert
Phil LaSorda
Steve Massasky
Jim Mooney
Paul Norris
John Simpson
Michael Turner
Mike Wieringo
Stan Winston
Will Elder
Steve Gerber
Dave Stevens
Comments
I didn't think the beginning of my whole comic con experience post was that bad.
Walking-it's just part of Con.
There's nothing you can do about it. I do wish that the middle parts of the exhibit hall weren't so damn congested with movie/tv crap. People will clog up the aisles and just stop and swarm, pushing and grabbing for free stuff. We avoid that area for the most part. Why does Sci-Fi Network need such a big ass booth?? They could figure out a way to downsize the booths. As far as giving out stuff, why don't the companies do goodie bags given to you when you check in?? That's when they could give you the posters and free shit that they hand out all weekend. It's not like people aren't going to visit their booths any ways.
As far as parking, we didn't have a problem until Saturday morning. On Saturday at the butt ass crack of dawn it took us 45 minutes to get from one end of the convention center DRIVING to the other (as the lot under the convention center was full). It should have been a 2 minute drive but because there was NO one directing traffic, we sat there in line and watched assholes jump the line. That was frustrating. Same thing when you go to leave the parking lot at night, unless you leave early, it's ridiculous and not uncommon to sit in traffic in front of the Convention Center and Marriott for 45 minutes on what should be a 90 second exit.
I think Comic Con has outgrown San Diego. This is what a lot of people have said over the years. I also think the major theme of the convention is more so tv shows and film. The actual number of comic dealers seems to shrink every year to be swallowed whole by tv and movie stuff.
Lastly, why are the hotels allowed to jack up the prices just for Comic Con?? Check them out at other times and they are not anywheres as near as expensive as they are during Comic Con week. The $ we spend on hotel, food, transportation and parking should be spend IN the exhibit hall with the vendors.
Move it to L.A. NOT Vegas.
Those are the big complaints. They are the same thing one hears year after year. Comic Con is our family vacation and the thing we look forward to all year long. We LOVE it. I recommend it left and right to people. You just have to know going in what to expect. I thought that by doing the postings the way I did would give people a good overview of the whole Con experience. I didn't leave anything out. I put it in as it happened. Wednesday WAS the most stressful day because Image FUCKED UP and didn't apologize for it. I can't help it if an artist is an asshole, there's nothing that can be said or done or fixed about that. Overall, the week was awesome. I just pointed things out as they happened-the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
How many days til Con 2009???