Media Release -- Comic professionals came together Saturday night, August 20, 2011 to honor their peers during the presentation of the 2011 Harvey Awards, sponsored by DC Comics, comiXology, Insight Studios, IDW, and Painted Visions Comics, Cards & Games. The banquette to honor those nominated and the winners in more than 20 categories was hosted by the Baltimore Comic-Con and Cards, Comics & Collectibles.
Named in honor of Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the field of comics and is the only industry award both nominated and selected by comic professionals. First awarded in 1988, it is one of the industry's oldest and most respected awards.
Scott Kurtz, who is best known for his webstrip, PvP, served as Master of Ceremonies for the third year in a row, bringing his great sense of humor and charisma to the stage.
Special thanks go to the sponsors who generously donated to the 2011 Harvey Gift Bags, including: Abrams Books; Adhouse Books; BOOM! Studios; DC Comics; IDW; Lasermach; Legendary Comics; Top Cow; and Popfun Merchandising.
This year's winners include:
BEST WRITER
Roger Langridge, Thor: The Mighty Avenger (Marvel)
BEST ARTIST
Darwyn Cooke, Richard Stark's Parker: The Outfit (IDW)
BEST CARTOONIST
Darwyn Cooke, Richard Stark's Parker: The Outfit (IDW)
BEST LETTERER
John Workman, Thor (Marvel)
BEST INKER
Mark Morales, Thor (Marvel)
BEST COLORIST
Jose Villarrubia, Cuba : My Revolution (Vertigo/DC)
BEST COVER ARTIST
Mike Mignola, Hellboy (Dark Horse)
BEST NEW SERIES
American Vampire, Scott Snyder, Stephen King, and Rafael Albuquerque (Vertigo/DC)
BEST CONTINUING OR LIMITED SERIES
Love and Rockets: Volume 3, Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez (Fantagraphics)
BEST BIOGRAPHICAL, HISTORICAL OR JOURNALISTIC PRESENTATION
The Art Of Jaime Hernandez: The Secrets of Life and Death, Edited by Todd Hignite (Abrams)
BEST SYNDICATED STRIP OR PANEL
"Doonesbury," Garry Trudeau (Universal Press Syndicate)
BEST ANTHOLOGY
Popgun # 4, Edited by D.J. Kirkbride, Anthony Wu, and Adam P. Knave (Image)
BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM – ORIGINAL
Scott Pilgrm Volume 6: Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour, Bryan Lee O'Malley (Oni)
BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM – PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED
Beasts Of Burden: Animal Rites, Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson (Dark Horse)
BEST SINGLE ISSUE OR STORY
Daytripper, Fabio Moon and Gabiel Ba (Vertigo/DC)
BEST DOMESTIC REPRINT PROJECT
Dave Stevens's The Rocketeer: Artist's Edition, edited by Scott Dunbier, designed by Randall Dahlk (IDW)
BEST AMERICAN EDITION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL
Blacksad, Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido (Dark Horse)
BEST ONLINE COMICS WORK
"Hark! A Vagrant," Kate Beaton (http://harkavagrant.com/)
SPECIAL AWARD FOR HUMOR IN COMICS
Roger Langridge, The Muppet Show (BOOM!)
SPECIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRESENTATION
Dave Stevens's The Rocketeer: Artist's Edition, Edited by Scott Dunbier and Designed by Randall Dahlk (IDW)
BEST NEW TALENT
Chris Samnee, Thor: The Mighty Avenger (Marvel)
BEST ORIGINAL GRAPHIC PUBLICATION FOR YOUNGER READERS
Tiny Titans, Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani (DC)
HERO INITIATIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Stan Lee, presented by Mark Waid
HERO INITIATIVE DICK GIORDANO HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Mike Gold, presented by Mark Wheatley
SPECIAL AWARD
Paul McSpadden, Harvey Award Administrator, presented by Denis Kitchen.
The Baltimore Comic will host the Harvey Awards for the seventh year during the 13th annual show, taking place September 8-9, 2012.
Save the Date! Baltimore Comic-Con 2012!
That's right! Mark your calendars now for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con, which will take place the weekend of September 8-9, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center, and we'll see YOU in Baltimore!
Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
[email protected] - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
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[email protected] - for communications regarding the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
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About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 12th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held August 20-21, 2011. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 6 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
