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The Archie Comics ongoing series Kevin Keller was announced as this year’s winner for Outstanding Comic Book at the final round of the GLAAD Media Awards, presented Saturday evening in San Francisco. Writer/artist Dan Parent, who introduced the world to the character in 2010, was in attendance to collect the statuette in person.
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Archaia Entertainment is proud to announce that three of its titles have been selected by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), for the organization’s 2013 Great Graphic Novels for Teens List! Cow Boy Vol. 1: A Boy and His Horse by Nate Cosby and Chris Eliopoulos; Hopeless Maine Vol. 1: Personal Demons, by Tom Brown and Nimue Brown; and Rust Vol. 1: Visitor in the Field by Royden Lepp have been selected as three of the best graphic novels for teen readers ages 12-18.
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Eco Comics has today announced that it is a winner of a Green Apple Award.
The award was presented to the comic book and graphic novel publisher during a carbon-neutral ceremony at the House of Commons, Palace of Westminster in London.
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The American Academy of Art has named Chicagoan and 1989 graduate Alex Ross – one of today’s most accomplished and famous comic-book artists – the 2012 recipient of its Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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Image Comics congratulates Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Niimura on their receiving the International Manga Award for their comic book I KILL GIANTS. The Japanese Foreign Ministry announced that Kelly and Niimura had won the prestigious prize on Tuesday.
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Exquisite Films’ Extreme Comixxx division was named Best New Line at the 2012 AVN Awards, held January 21 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. The honor distinguishes Extreme Comixxx as the leader in super hero adult entertainment. Recognizing the quality of such hit releases as The Justice League of Porn Star Heroes, Supergirl XXX, and Captain America XXX, the award is the perfect cap to a successful first year for Extreme Comixxx, according to Exquisite Films president Jerry E.
Congrats to everyone who picked up a Harvey Award last night during the annual award ceremony held at the Baltimore Comic-Con. Many well deserving artists and creators walked away with awards, including Stan Lee, who was presented with The Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award.
Take the jump for the complete list of winners.
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It was definitely a big night for Axel Braun, as the director took home 14 AVN awards, 7 of which for his blockbuster hit “Batman XXX: A Porn Parody” distributed exclusively by Vivid Entertainment. The sexy spoof of the 60′s TV show was honored for Best Parody, Best Renting and Selling Title of the Year, Best Screenplay, Best DVD Menus, Best Overall Marketing Campaign, Best Supporting Actor (Evan Stone, for his terrific turn as The Riddler), and Best Supporting Actress (Lexi Belle for her sexy portrayal of Batgirl). Braun, who during the ceremony was inducted in the AVN Hall of Fame and won more awards for his parodies of Avatar and Glee, also took home trophies for Director of the Year-Body of Work, while his namesake studio Axel Braun Productions was named Best New Production Company.
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Batman XXX: A Porn Parody, the sexy spoof of the popular ’60s TV show written, produced and directed by Axel Braun and distributed by Vivid Entertainment, won the Best Parody honors at the 18th Annual NightMoves Awards Show Weekend.
This might come as a surprise to fans of that other publisher, but DC Comics was named Comic Book Publisher of the Year by Diamond Comic Distributors during it’s 2009 Diamond Gem Awards.
“The ‘Gemmies’ are a fantastic opportunity for comic book retailers to honor suppliers and products that helped their businesses remain strong, despite a challenging economy,†said Diamond President and CEO Steve Geppi. “We congratulate the 2009 Gem Award winners, who truly deserve this recognition, and look forward to many more years of excellence from these and all of the valued publishers and suppliers that keep our industry growing.â€
Take the jump for the complete list of those recognized with the award. It’s strange that Major Spoilers didn’t win anything this year…
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Image Comics and Shadowline, LLC have announced their critically acclaimed graphic novel, PARADE (WITH FIREWORKS) by Michael Cavallaro, has been nominated for the prestigious Young Adult Library Services Association Great Graphic Novels for Teens Booklist!