Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the nominees for the 2017 Diamond Gem Awards.
Awarded by Diamond Comics Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of English-language comics, graphic novels, and pop-culture related merchandise, the Gem Awards are recognized within the comic book industry as a pinnacle of achievement for publishers, selected by a panel of Diamond product specialists based on sales performance and quality.
2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year – Over 3%
- DC Comics
- Image Comics
- Marvel Comics
- IDW Publishing
- Dark Horse Comics
2017 Comic Book Publisher of the Year – Under 3%
- BOOM! Studios
- Aftershock Comics
- Valiant Entertainment
- Dynamite Entertainment
- Titan Comics
2017 Comic Book of the Year $3.99 or Under
- Batman #24 – DC Comics
- The Walking Dead #167 – Image Comics
- X-O Manowar (2017) #1 – Valiant Entertainment
- Babyteeth #1 – Aftershock Comics
- Edge of Venomverse #1 (of 5) – Marvel Comics
2017 Comic Book of the Year – Over $3.99
- Doomsday Clock #1 (of 12) – DC Comics
- Marvel Legacy #1 – Marvel Comics
- TMNT Ongoing #75 – IDW Publishing
- Royal City #1 – Image Comics
2017 Licensed Comic of the Year
- Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1 – Marvel Comics
- John Wick #1 – Dynamite Entertainment
- Rick & Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #1 (of 5) – Oni Press
- Aliens: Dead Orbit #1 – Dark Horse Comics
- Robotech #1 – Titan Comics
2017 Magazine of the Year
- Heavy Metal – Heavy Metal Magazine
- Image + – Image Comics
- Mad Magazine – DC Comics
- Back Issue – Twomorrows Publishing
- Doctor Who Magazine – Panini Publishing Ltd
2017 Backlist Publisher of the Year
- DC Comics
- Image Comics
- Marvel Comics
- Dark Horse Comics
2017 Reprint TP or HC of the Year
- The Walking Dead: Here’s Negan – Image Comics
- Batman, Volume 1: I Am Gotham (Rebirth) – DC Comics
- Black Hammer, volume 1: Secret Origins
- Creepshow GN – Gallery 13
- Unworthy Thor TP – Marvel Comics
2017 Licensed TP or HC of the Year
- Batman TMNT, volume 1 – DC Comics
- Rick & Morty, volume 4 – Oni Press
- Star Wars: Darth Maul – Marvel Comics
- The Flintstones, volume 1 – DC Comics
- Voltron Legendary Defender, volume 1 – Lion Forge
2017 Manga TP of the Year
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, volume 1 – Viz Media
- Ghost in the Shell Deluxe RTL Edition, volume 1 – Kodansha Comics
- My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness – Seven Seas Entertainment
- Berserk, volume 38 – Dark Horse Comics
2017 Manga Publisher of the Year
- Viz Media
- Dark Horse Comics
- Tokyopop
- Kodansha Comics
2017 Anthology of the Year
- Love is Love GN – IDW Publishing
- Thor by Walt Simonson Omnibus, New Ptg – Marvel Comics
- Wildstorm: A Celebration of 25 Years – DC Comics
- Dark Horse Book of Horror – Dark Horse Comics
2017 Indie Graphic Novel of the Year
- My Favorite Thing is Monsters GN Vol. 1, Fantagraphics Books
- Sh*t My President Says: The Illustrated Tweets of Donald Trump, IDW Publishing
- Black History in Its Own Words, Image Comics
- Providence HC Act 1 – Final Ptg., Avatar Press
2017 Trade Book of the Year
- The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts HC, Dark Horse Comics
- Bernie Wrightson Artifact Edition HC Cvrs. A & B, IDW Publishing
- The Art of Rick & Morty HC, Dark Horse Comics
- Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Tales HC, BOOM! Studios
- Neil Gaiman Norse Mythology HC, WW Norton
2017 Game Manufacturer of the Year
- WizKids
- IDW Games
- Paizo, Inc.
- Green Ronin Publishing
2017 Game Product of the Year
- Marvel HeroClix: Deadpool and X-Force Booster Brick, WizKids/NECA
- Starfinder RPG Core Rulebook HC, Paizo, Inc.
- Machi Koro: Bright Lights, Big City Card Game, IDW Games
- Critical Role: Tal Dorei Campaign Setting HC, Green Ronin Publishing
2017 Toy Manufacturer of the Year
- Funko
- DC Collectibles
- Diamond Select Toys
- Hasbro
- Mezco
2017 Toy Product of the Year
- POP! Rides: Marvel Classic Ghost Rider with Bike PREVIEWS Exclusive Vinyl Figure – Funko
- DC Rebirth Justice League Action Figure 7-pack – DC Collectibles
- One:12 Collective Marvel PREVIEWS Exclusive Punisher Deluxe Action Figure – Mezco
- Marvel Gallery: Dr. Strange PVC Figure – Diamond Select Toys
- Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn PREVIEWS Exclusive MAF EX – MEDICOM Toy Corporation
2017 Toy Line of the Year
- POP! – Funko
- Marvel Gallery – Diamond Select Toys
- DC TV – DC Collectibles
- One:12 – Mezco
- ArtFX – Kotobukiya
2017 Collectible Statue of the Year
- DC Designer Series: The Joker by Brian Bolland Statue – DC Collectibles
- The Walking Dead (TV): Daryl Dixon Limited Edition Statue – McFarlane Toys
- Marvel Milestones: Armored Thor Statue – Diamond Select Toys
- One Punch Man: Saitama Statue – First 4 Figures
Best FCBD Title
- FCBD 2017 I Hate Image – Image Comics
- FCBD 2017 Secret Empire #1 – Marvel Comics
- FCBD 2017 Wonder Woman #1 Special Edition – DC Comics
- FCBD 2017 Rick & Morty – Oni Press
- FCBD 2017 Betty & Veronica #1 – Archie Comics
2017 Best All Ages Series
- DuckTales – IDW Publishing
- Scooby-Doo Team-up – DC Comics
- Invader Zim – Oni Press
- Lumberjanes – BOOM! Studios
- Usagi Yojimbo – Dark Horse Comics
2017 Best All Ages Original/Reprint GN
- DC Super Hero Girls, volume 4: Past Times at Super Hero High, DC Comics
- Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, volume 3: The Smartest There Is – Marvel Comics
- My Little Pony Movie Prequel – IDW Publishing
- Plants vs. Zombies: Battle Extravagonzo – Dark Horse Comics
2017 Best New Comic Book Series
- Redneck – Image Comics
- Neil Gaiman’s American Gods: Shadows – Dark Horse Comics
- Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man – Marvel Comics
- Future Quest Presents – DC Comics
- Bloodshot: Salvation – Valiant Entertainment
2017 Original Graphic Novel of the Year
- Wonder Woman Earth One, volume 1 – DC Comics
- Hellboy Into The Silent Sea – Dark Horse Comics
- Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, volume 1 – Dark Horse Comics
- Deadpool Bad Blood OGN – Marvel Comics
- My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, volume 1 – Fantagraphics Books
via IDW Publishing and Newsarama
