Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics
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]
| 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 |
| First awarded | 2015 |
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
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