Eisner Awards 2024
- Jul 26, 2024, San Diego, California, USA
The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, often referred to as the Eisner Awards, is an annual event that celebrates American comic books.
It is deemed the Academy Awards of the comic industry, as it is one of the most prestigious awards a professional can win.
First awarded in 1988, the award show has grown in grandeur and esteem throughout the years and continues to honor the creative achievements of talented writers and artists nearly 40 years later.
Named after Will Eisner, a groundbreaking writer and artist, the award show is a celebration of the best works of the past 12 months.
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When and Where Are the Eisner Awards 2024?
The 36th Eisner Awards are scheduled for July 26, 2024, at San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel. The respected award ceremony is traditionally presented during San Diego Comic-Con.
What are the Eisner Awards 2024 Categories?
There are 32 categories at the Eisner Awards 2024, which is a testament to the quality of the comics and graphic novels regularly published in the US.
For instance, nominees could receive an award for Best Short Story, Best Single Issue/One Shot, Best Limited Series, Best Continuing Series, Best Publication for Kids, and Best New Series, to name only a few.
The nominees will represent an incredible 150 print and online titles from more than 50 publishers.
What are the Eisner Awards 2024 Requirements?
All nominees will have to adhere to the strict requirements of the Eisner Awards 2024, such as distributing printed works in the US from January 1 to December 31 of the previous year or initially publishing online material during this period.
Who Will Judge the Eisner Awards 2024?
Every year, a five or six member jury will choose the nominations for each of the 32 categories, and comic book professionals will then cast their votes.
Traditionally, the jury is determined by one librarian, one comics retailer, one academic retailer, and other comic book industry experts.
This year’s judging panel will include:
- Ryan Claytor – an educator and comics creator
- Andrea Gilroy – a retailer and academic
- C. Christopher Couch – an educator, author, and editor
- Joseph Illidge – a writer and editor
- Mathias Lewis – a retailer
- Jillian Rudes – an author and public school librarian
Once the nominees are chosen, the Eisner Awards will open voting on its online ballot site. However, only registered voters can cast ballots. The deadline for voting closed on June 6, 2024.
What Famous Writers Have Won an Eisner Award?
Many well-known writers and artists have won an Eisner Award. For instance, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, and Brian Michael Bendis have enjoyed consecutive wins for Best Writer during their careers.
