The Mike Wieringo Comics Industry Awards nomination (aka The Ringo Awards) is in progress, so nominations are submitted before the June 19, 2025 vote.
“Every year, we carry out new, amazing cross-sections of our industry through a jury panel.” Marc NathanBaltimore Comic Con promoter. “This year is no different, with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, from all levels and publishers to retailers and distributors to creators of media representatives. Our jurors this year were pleased to be asked and we were excited to benefit from their collective experience. We can’t wait, we can’t wait what makes this year’s final vote!”
Five members of the 2025 Ringo Prize include Eisner Award-winning writers and artists Becky Cloonan ((sleep,,,,, Dark Agnes,,,,, Conan Barbarian,,,,, Punisher,,,,, The real life of the fabulous Killjoys,,,,, Gotham College,,,,, Detective comics), distributor Steve Ye,artist Mark Morales ((Thunder God,,,,, Dare,,,,, Batman,,,,, X-Men,,,,, Avengers and X-Men), artist and writer Amy Reeder ((Moon girl,,,,, Mrs. Xanadu,,,,, Batwoman,,,,, amethyst) and writers Hannibal taboo.
“A jury of renowned comic professionals will participate in the nomination process, selecting favorites from more than 20 categories. The 2025 jury was selected as a representative cross-section of the comics industry, with members representing a variety of genres of experienced retailers, experienced retailers, educators, educators and creators,” the release said.
Current category lineup:
- Fan and professional nomination categories
- The best cartoonist (writer/artist)
- The best writer
- Best Artist or Penche/Meeter Team
- The best letter
- The best colorist
- Best Cover Artist
- Best Series
- Best single question or story
- Best original graphic novel
- Best Selections
- The best humorous comics
- The best web comics
- Best Humor Web Comics
- The best non-fiction comics
- The best kids comics or graphic novels
- Best Demo in Design
- Nomination for a perennial jury
- Mike Weilingo Spirit Award Fan Favorite Category
- Favorite hero
- Favorite villain
- Favorite new talent
- Favorite Publisher Hero Initiative Award (choose by Hero Initiative)
- Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award
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