February 15, 2010
Your 2010 Glyph Awards Nominees
The Glyph Comics Awards, designed to "recognize the best in comics made by, for, and about people of color from the preceding calendar year," have released the names of the comics and creators that make up their 2010 nominee slate. They are:
Story of the Year
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Luke Cage Noir; Mike Benson & Adam Glass, writers; Shawn Martinbrough, artist
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The Original Johnson; Trevor von Eeden, writer and artist
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Unknown Soldier #13-14; Joshua Dysart, writer, Pat Masioni, artist
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War Machine: Iron Heart; Greg Pak, writer, Leonardo Manco, artist
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World of Hurt, Jay Potts, writer and artist
*****
Best Writer
* Joshua Dysart,
Unknown Soldier
* Jeremy Love,
Bayou
* Greg Pak,
War Machine
* Jay Potts,
World of Hurt
* Alex Simmons,
Archie & Friends
*****
Best Artist
* Chriscross,
Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance
* Jeremy Love,
Bayou
* Shawn Martinbrough,
Luke Cage Noir
* Jay Potts,
World of Hurt
* Trevor von Eeden,
The Original Johnson
****
Best Male Character
* Black Lightning,
Black Lightning Year One; Jen van Meter, writer, Cully Hamner, artist; created by Tony Isabella & Trevor von Eeden
* Isaiah "Pastor" Hurt,
World of Hurt; created by Jay Potts, writer and artist
* Jack Johnson;
The Original Johnson; Trevor von Eeden, writer and artist; inspired by the life of Jack Johnson
* Luke Cage,
Luke Cage Noir; Mike Benson & Adam Glass, writers, Shawn Martinbrough, artist; created by Archie Goodwin & John Romita Sr.
* Moses Lwanga,
Unknown Soldier #13-14; Joshua Dysart, writer, Pat Masioni, artist; inspired by the character created by Robert Kanigher & Joe Kubert
*****
Best Female Character
* Aya,
Aya: The Secrets Come Out; created by Marguerite Abouet, writer, Clement Oubrerie, artist
* Lee Wagstaff,
Bayou; created by Jeremy Love, writer and artist
* Michonne,
The Walking Dead; created by Robert Kirkman, writer, Charlie Adlard & Cliff Rathburn, artists
* Misty Knight,
Immortal Iron Fist; Duane Swierczynski, writer, Travel Foreman & Tom Palmer, artists; created by Tony Isabella & Arvell Jones
* Nola Thomas,
NOLA; created by Chris Gorak & Pierluigi Cothran, writers, Damian Couceiro, artist
*****
Rising Star Award
* Jiba Molei Anderson,
The Horsemen
* John Aston,
Rachel Rage
* Kerry & Tawanda Johnson,
Harambee Hills
* Julian Lytle,
Ants
* Jay Potts,
World of Hurt
*****
Best Reprint Collection
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Aya: The Secrets Come Out; Drawn & Quarterly
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Bayou Vol. 1; DC/Zuda
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Icon: A Hero's Welcome; DC/Milestone
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The Life and Times of Martha Washington in the 21st Century; Dark Horse
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Static Shock: Rebirth of the Cool; DC/Milestone
*****
Best Cover
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Final Crisis Aftermath: Ink #1; Brian Stelfreeze, illustrator
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Luke Cage Noir #1; Tim Bradstreet, illustrator
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The Original Johnson; Trevor von Eeden, illustrator
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Unknown Soldier #8; Dave Johnson, illustrator
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Unknown Soldier #10; Dave Johnson, illustrator
*****
Best Comic Strip
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Bayou; Jeremy Love, writer and artist
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Jump Start; Robb Armstrong, writer and artist
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The K Chronicles; Keith Knight, writer and artist
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The Knight Life; Keith Knight, writer and artist
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World of Hurt; Jay Potts, writer and artist
*****
Fan Award for Best Comic
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Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel; Kevin Grevioux, writer, Mat Broome, Sean Parson & Alvaro Lopez, artists
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Black Lightning Year One; Jen Van Meter, writer, Cully Hamner, artist
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Final Crisis Aftermath: Ink; Eric Wallace, writer, Fabrizio Fiorentino, artist
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Luke Cage Noir; Mike Benson & Adam Glass, writers, Shawn Martinbrough, artist
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War Machine: Iron Heart; Greg Pak, writer, Leonardo Manco, artist
The judges for the 2010 competition are David Brothers, Carol Burrell, Brian Cronin and Katie & Dan Merritt.
A ballot for the Fan Award for Best Comic is now open here. The awards will be named during a ceremony held May 15 in Philadelphia as part of that weekend's
ECBACC.
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