Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics
| Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics | |
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| Awarded for | Diversity and inclusion in American comic books |
| Location | Long Beach Comic Expo |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Long Beach Comic Expo  |
| First awarded | 2015 |
| Website | https://dwaynemcduffie.com/ |
The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics is given to an American comic book that is committed to diversity and inclusion. It is named in honour of Dwayne McDuffie, a creator known for his work writing, editing, and producing comics and animation.[1]
The nominees and winner are chosen by a selection committee of comics and animation professionals.[2]
History
Neo Edmund came up with the idea for the award.[3] It is presented at Long Beach Comic Expo.
Comics and TV writer Matt Wayne was the initial director of the award.[4]
Well known voice actor Phil LaMarr acts as Master of Ceremonies for the award presentation.[5]
Award winners and nominees
2015
- M.F.K. by Nilah Magruder[6]
- Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona (Marvel Entertainment)
- Shaft by David F. Walker and Bilquis Evely (Dynamite Entertainment)
- The Shadow Hero by Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew (First Second)
- Hex11 by Lisa K. Weber and Kelly Sue Milano
2016
- Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona (Marvel Entertainment)[7]
- Andre The Giant: Closer to Heaven by Brandon Easton and Denis Medri (IDW Publishing)
- Fresh Romance edited by Janelle Asselin (Rosy Press)
- Moon Girl and the Devil Dinosaur by Brandon Montclare, Amy Reeder, and Natcha Bustos (Marvel)
- Zana by Jean Barker and Joey Granger (Emet Comics)
2017
- Upgrade Soul by Ezra Claytan Daniels[8]
- Shaft: Imitation of Life by David F. Walker and Dietrich Smith (Dynamite Entertainment)
- Amazing Forest by Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas, and more (IDW Publishing)
- StarHammer by J. N. Monk and Harry Bogosian
- 14 Nights by Kristina Stipetic
2018
- Leon: Protector of the Playground by Jamar Nicholas (Kids Love Comics)[9]
- Chimera by Tyler Ellis (Comicker)
- Full Circle by Taneka Stotts and Christianne Goudreau
- The Once & Future Queen by Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride, and Nick Brokenshire (Dark Horse)
- Quince by Sebastian Kadlecik, Kit Steinkellner, and Emma Steinkellner (Fanbase Press)
2019
- Archival Quality by Ivy Noelle Weir and Christina Stewart (Oni Press)[10]
- Papa Cherry by Saxton Moore and Phillip Johnson (Pixel Pirate Studio)
- Exit, Stage Left!: The Snagglepuss Chronicles Mark Russell and Mike Feehan (DC Comics)
- Victor Lavalle’s Destroyer by Victor LaValle and Dietrich Smith (BOOM! Studios)
- The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya by Reimena Yee
References
- ^ Graeme McMillan, "Diverse Comic Book Nominees Unveiled for McDuffie Awards", The Hollywood Reporter, 2016-02-10
- ^ Heidi MacDonald, "The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics announces 2017 judges", The Beat, 2016-09-16
- ^ Tamara Brooks, "Magruder's "M.F.K." Wins First Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", Comic Book Resources, 2015-03-02
- ^ Victoria McNally, "Ms Marvel, Shaft, And Others Nominated for the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", The Mary Sue, 2015-02-19
- ^ Heidi MacDonald, "Finalists Announced for the 5th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics", The Beat, 2019-02-07
- ^ Michael Cavna, "‘M.F.K.’ cartoonist Nilah Magruder ‘in shock’ after winning first Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award", The Washington Post, 2015-03-01
- ^ Alexander Jones, "G. Willow Wilson Accepts the Second Annual Dwayne McDuffie Diversity in Comics Award for MS. MARVEL", The Beat, 2016-02-21
- ^ Chris Arrant, "3rd Annual DWAYNE MCDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS Winner", Newsarama, 2017-02-21
- ^ Christopher Chiu-Tabet, "“Leon: Protector of the Playground” Wins The 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", Multiversity Comics, 2018-02-17
- ^ Geoff Boucher, "‘Archival Quality’: Ghostly Graphic Novel Wins 5th Annual McDuffie Award", Deadline Hollywood, 2019-02-15