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Eisner Awards

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Eisner Awards
Awarded forCreative achievement in American comic books
LocationSan Diego Comic-Con
CountryUnited States
First awarded1988
Websitewww.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards-current-info

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, are awards for creative achievement in American comic books. They are regarded as the most prestigious and significant awards in the comic industry, often referred to as the industry's equivalent to the Academy Awards.[1][2]

The first Eisners were conferred in 1988, for works published in 1987. The Eisner Awards ceremony has been held at San Diego Comic-Con every year since 1991.[3] The awards are named in honor of pioneering cartoonist and writer Will Eisner, who was a regular participant in the ceremony until his death in 2005.[4]

The nominations in each category are generated by a five to six-member jury, then voted on by comic book professionals. The jury often consists of at least one comics retailer, one librarian (since 2005), and one academic researcher, among other comic experts. As of 2021, awards are presented in 32 categories.

History

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The Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards were first conferred in 1988, both created in response to the discontinuation of the Kirby Awards in 1987.[4] Dave Olbrich started the non-profit organization.[3]

There was no Eisner Awards ceremony, or awards distributed, in 1990, due to widespread balloting mix-ups.[5] The previous administrator, Dave Olbrich, left the position,[5] and Jackie Estrada has been the award administrator since 1990.[3] The Eisner Awards ceremony has been held at San Diego Comic-Con every year since 1991.[3]

In 2006, it was announced that the archives of the Eisner Awards would be housed at the James Branch Cabell Library of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.[6]

Categories

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The Eisner Awards are awarded in the following categories:

Current

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As of 2021, awards are presented in 32 categories for works published in 2020.[7]

Past awards

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  • Best Graphic Album (1988–1989)
  • Best Art Team (1988–1989)
  • Best Black-and-White Series (1988–1991)
  • Best Editor (1992–1999)
  • Best Comics-Related Product/Item (1992, 1994–2002)
  • Best Comics-Related Periodical/Publication (1992–2000, 2002–2007)
  • Best Archival Collection/Project (1993–2005)
  • Best Serialized Story (1993–2006)
  • Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition (1995–2006)[10]
  • Best Writer/Artist — Humor (1995–2008)
  • Best Title for Younger Readers/Best Comics Publication for a Younger Audience (1996–2007)
  • Best Writer/Artist — Drama (1997–2008)
  • Best Comics-Related Sculpted Figures (1999)
  • Best Comics-Related Publication (Periodical or Book) (2003)
  • Best U.S. Edition of International Material–Japan (2007–2009)
  • Special Recognition (2007–2008)[10]
  • Best Writer/Artist–Nonfiction (2010)
  • Best Adaptation from Another Work (2010–2011)

Past winners

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Main article: List of Eisner Award winners
See also: Category:Eisner Award winners

See also

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Other comic-related awards given at San Diego Comic-Con:

Other comics-related awards:

References

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  1. ^ "The Eisner Awards". worldofsuperheroes.com. April 8, 2011. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  2. ^ Albert, Aaron. "The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Profile". about.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d "The Eisner Awards: A Brief History" Archived 2011-05-20 at the Wayback Machine, Comic-con.org. WebCitation archive (requires scrolldown).
  4. ^ a b "The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards", Comic-con.org. WebCitation archive (requires scrolldown).
  5. ^ a b "Eisners Cancelled," The Comics Journal #137 (Sept. 1990), p. 16.
  6. ^ Eisner Awards Archives to Be Housed at Virginia Commonwealth University. February 16, 2006. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  7. ^ "Eisner Awards Current Info". Comic-Con International: San Diego. 2021-06-09. Archived from the original on 2017-06-07. Retrieved 2021-06-17.
  8. ^ Thorne, Amy (2010). "25 Webcomics and Libraries". In Robert G. Weiner (ed.). Graphic Novels and Comics in Libraries and Archives: Essays on Readers, Research, History and Cataloging. Elizabeth (FRW) Figa and Derek Parker Royal (forewords); Stephen Weiner (afterword) (illustrated ed.). McFarland. p. 211. ISBN 978-0-7864-4302-4. Librarians also can consult ... the Eisner Awards, which have had a Best Digital Comic entry since 2005
  9. ^ Blake, Corey (2013-08-28). "25 Years of the Eisner Awards". Comic Book Resources.
  10. ^ a b "2007 Eisner Nominations announced". Comic Book Resources. 2007-04-19. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
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