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Media Release -- In a week of thrilling industry awards news, IDW was honored with fifteen combined nominations for the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Division Awards and Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards.
A particular highlight of the recent award news is the revelation that Brahm Revel, Stan Sakai, and Walter Simonson claimed all three nominations in the Comic Books category of the Reuben Division Awards for their work on titles published by IDW. In another tribute to IDW's talented creative partners, two of the three nominations in the Graphic Novels category went to IDW cartoonists, as well.
For this year's Ringo Awards, five IDW titles received recognition from their jury of industry luminaries, while an additional five nods were directed towards individual comics professionals whose creative achievements during 2020 include IDW publications.
Of particular note, Stan Sakai's new Ringo and Reuben Division Award nominations follow hot on the heels of two Eisner Award wins ("Best Continuing Series" for the monthly Usagi Yojimbo comic book and "Best Letterer" for Sakai's skillful draftsmanship).
Nachie Marsham, IDW's publisher, says, "We would like to extend our hearty congratulations to each of the massively talented creators who have been deservedly recognized for their passion, hard work, and artistry by the Ringo and Reuben organizations. It's our supreme honor and pleasure to work with each of you, and we wish you the best of luck!"
REUBEN DIVISION AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR IDW
Founded in 1946, the National Cartoonists Society is the world's largest and most prestigious organization of professional cartoonists. Each year, during the NCS Annual Reuben Awards Weekend, the Society awards the profession's highest honor, the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, and additional awards for categories including Comic Books and Graphic Novels, among others.
For this year's 75th Annual NCS Reuben Awards, the following creators were nominated for the Reuben Division Award in the Comic Books category. These three creators comprise the entire list of potential recipients, a clean sweep for IDW Publishing.
Brahm Revel for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Jennika
Stan Sakai for Usagi Yojimbo
Walter Simonson for Ragnarök: The Breaking of Helheim
In the Graphic Novel category, two IDW creators were nominated (out of the three total contenders):
Jared Cullum for Kodi
Thibault Balahy for Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band
Nominations are selected by a jury based on submissions from industry peers, with final winners being selected by the secret ballot of NCS members.
RINGO AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR IDW
Celebrated annually in honor of cherished writer/artist Mike Wieringo, the Ringo Awards recognizes the creativity, skill, and fun of comic books. Nominations reflecting publications from the previous year are determined by a panel of industry professionals from submissions offered by fans and pros alike.
Five IDW projects were nominated for Ringo Awards in the following categories:
Best Series: Usagi Yojimbo
Best Anthology: Be Gay, Do Comics
Best Anthology: Hey, Amateur! Go From Novice to Nailing It in 9 Panels
Best Humor Comic: Love and Capes: The Family Way
Best Presentation in Design: Dave Cockrum's X-Men Artifact Edition
Additionally, five creators whose work in 2020 was exclusively or in part featured in IDW publications were nominated in the following categories:
Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist): Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo)
Best Letterer: Deron Bennett (Canto & The Clockwork Fairies, Canto II: The Hollow Men)
Best Cover Artist: Peach Momoko (The Crow: Lethe, Read Only Memories, Usagi Yojimbo: Wanderer's Road)
Best Cover Artist: Kevin O'Neill (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen IV: The Tempest)
Best Colorist: Laura Allred (Hey, Amateur! Go From Novice to Nailing It in 9 Panels)
Voting on the final nominations are open to all comic creative professionals at the official Ringo Awards website. IDW encourages eligible voters everywhere to log in and make your voice heard!
IDW Publishing would like to thank the judges and voters for this year's awards and is honored to be included among such stellar competition.
To acquire copies of IDW Publishing's nominated comic book and graphic novel releases, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you. Graphic novels are also available for order via bookstores, online booksellers, and digital platforms.
About IDW
IDW (NYSE AMERICAN: IDW) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winning IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, games, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.
