The nominees for the 2026 Harvey Awards have just been announced, ad it’s an eclectic mix again. The Harvey’s small number of categories make trends hard to spot but DC’s Absolute line got two in the Book of the Year category.
The Harveys will be presented at New York Comic Con on October 9th in seven categories: Book of the Year, Digital Book of the Year, Best Children’s Book, Best Young Adult Book, Best Manga, Best International Book,and Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel
Hosts for this year’s awards will once again be Brad and Lisa Gullickson, of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast. Additional announcements regarding this year’s Harvey Awards Hall of Fame class to follow. Nominees and winners are selected by a vote of industry professionals, with voting open from July 7th, 2026 through August 28th, 2026
Founded in 1988 and named for the visionary writer/artist/editor Harvey Kurtzman, the annual Harvey Awards have helped guide readers, retailers, librarians, and educators to hundreds of essential comics and graphic novels for almost four decades
Book of the Year Nominees
Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo by Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta (DC)
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision by Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez (DC)
Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance by Ben Passmore (Pantheon)
Cannon by Lee Lai (Drawn & Quarterly)
Drome by Jesse Lonergan (23rd Street Books/Macmillan)
The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief by Carol Tyler (Fantagraphics)
A Garden of Spheres by Linnea Sterte (Peow2)
More Weight: A Salem Story by Ben Wickey (Top Shelf/IDW)
The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco (Metropolitan/Holt)
The Weight by Melissa Mendes (Drawn & Quarterly)
Digital Book of the Year Nominees
This category honors creators who are redefining publishing through digital-first storytelling and innovation
In the Real Dark Night by Jimmy Gownley (Webcomic)
The Keluarga Cable Ship Company by Mereida Fajardo (UK Digital)
The Lycan by Mike Carey, Thomas Jane, David James Kelly, and Diego Yapur (Comixology Originals)
Nap Comix by Rachael Smith (WEBTOON)
Practical Defense Against Piracy by Tony Cliff (Webcomic)
Terran Omega: The Ghosts of War by PJ Holden (Webcomic)
The World of Lublu by Charbak Dipta (The Charbax Store)
Best Children’s Book Nominees
This category honors outstanding comics and graphic novels that inspire young readers through imaginative storytelling, memorable characters, and accessible adventures
A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi by Dan Santat (Roaring Brook Press)
Inbetweens by Faith Erin Hicks (First Second)
The New Girl: First Crush by Cassandra Calin (Scholastic)
Night Chef by Mika Song (Random House Graphic)
Young Shadow & the Watchdogs by Ben Sears (Fantagraphics)
Best Young Adult Book Nominees
This category recognizes exceptional graphic novels and comics that engage YA readers through compelling storytelling, unforgettable characters, and powerful themes
Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen (Random House Graphic)
Flip by Ngozi Ukazu (First Second)
Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit: A Graphic Novel by Kim Hyun Sook & Ryan Estrada (Penguin Workshop)
Hello Sunshine by Keezy Young (Little, Brown Ink)
This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki & Nicole Goux (Abrams Fanfare)
Best Manga Nominees
This category celebrates the artistry and storytelling of manga, honoring the works and creators carrying one of the world’s most influential comics traditions to readers everywhere
Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa & Takashi Nagasaki (Kana/Abrams)
He Rolled Me Up Like a Grilled Squid by Yoshiharu Tsuge (Drawn & Quarterly)
Land by Kazumi Yamashita (Yen Press)
Miss Ruki by Fumiko Takano (NYR Comics)
My Gorilla Family by Iijima Ichiro (Living the Line)
My Life in 24 Frames Per Second by Rintaro (Kana/Abrams ComicArts)
Best International Book Nominees
This category recognizes outstanding comics and graphic novels from around the world, spotlighting the creators and stories expanding the medium beyond borders and languages
Animan by Anouk Ricard (Drawn & Quarterly)
Buff Soul by Moa Romanova (Fantagraphics)
Mary Pain by Lola Lorente (Drawn & Quarterly)
Nocturnos by Laura Perez (Fantagraphics)
Tiodora’s Letters: An Enslaved Woman’s Fight for Family and Freedom by Marcelo D’Salete (Fantagraphics)
Witchcraft by Sole Otero (Fantagraphics)
Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel Nominees
This category recognizes comics’ ongoing influence on television, film, streaming, and interactive entertainment
The Boys — Season 5 (Prime Video). Based on The Boys by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson (Dynamite)
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Theatrical — Crunchyroll/Sony). Based on Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto (VIZ Media)
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Theatrical — Crunchyroll/Sony). Based on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge (VIZ Media)
Invincible — Season 4 (Prime Video). Based on Invincible by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker & Ryan Ottley (Image/Skybound)
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Warner Bros. Games — PS5/Xbox/Switch/PC). Based on Batman (DC Comics), created by Bob Kane & Bill Finger
My Hero Academia — Final Season (Crunchyroll). Based on My Hero Academia by Kōhei Horikoshi (VIZ Media)
One Piece — Season 2 (Netflix). Based on One Piece by Eiichiro Oda (VIZ Media)
Peacemaker — Season 2 (HBO Max). Based on Peacemaker (DC Comics, orig. Charlton), created by Joe Gill & Pat Boyette
Spider-Noir (Prime Video/MGM+). Based on Spider-Man Noir (Marvel Comics) by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky & Carmine Di Giandomenico
Your Letter (Netflix). Based on Your Letter by Hyeon A. Cho (WEBTOON/Naver)
The Harvey Awards nominations committee, which votes on the nomination ballot, comprises select creators, publishers, retailers, educators, and librarians. Industry professionals with Professional or Artist Alley badges from ReedPop comic conventions between 2016 and 2026 are eligible to vote on the final Harvey Awards ballot
Selected professionals have already been registered to participate in the general voting and will receive a personalized voting link applyt 28th, 2026
