The 2016 Glyph Comics Awards shortlist has been announced.
The Glyph Comics Awards recognize the best in comics made by, for, and about people of color from the preceding calendar year. While it is not exclusive to black creators, it does strive to honor those who have made the greatest contributions to the comics medium in terms of both critical and commercial impact.
STORY OF THE YEAR
- ANDRE THE GIANT: CLOSER TO HEAVEN; Brandon Easton , Writer; Denis Medri , Artist
- GHETTO BROTHER: WARRIOR TO PEACEMAKER; Julian Voloj, Writer; Claudia Ahlering, Artist
- REVELATION: BROTHERMAN-DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE; Guy A. Sims, Writer; Dawud Anyabwile, Artist
BEST COVER
- ANDRE THE GIANT: CLOSER TO HEAVEN; Brandon Easton , Writer; Denis Medri , Artist
- BLUE HAND MOJO: DUST TO DUST; John Jennings, Writer and Artist
- TEPHLON FUNK!; Stephane Metayer, Writer; David Tako & Nicolas Safe, Artists
BEST WRITER
- Erika Alexander and Tony Puryear; CONCRETE PARK VOL.2: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
- Juliana “Jewels” Smith; (H)AFROCENTRIC
- David F. Walker; CYBORG
BEST ARTIST
- Dawud Anyabwile; REVELATION: BROTHERMAN-DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE
- Keef Cross; DAYBLACK #4 – SHOT IN THE ASS
- John Jennings; BLUE HAND MOJO: DUST TO DUST
BEST MALE CHARACTER
- Arron Day (Blackjack); BLACKJACK: THERE CAME A DARK HUNTER; Alex Simmons, Writer; Tim Fielder, Artist
- Antonio Valor (Brotherman); REVELATION: BROTHERMAN-DICTATOR OF DISCIPLINE; Guy A. Sims, Writer; Dawud Anyabwile, Artist
BEST FEMALE CHARACTER
- Moon Girl; MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR; Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder, Writers; Natacha Bustos and Amy Reeder, Artists
- Lily; MALICE IN OVENLAND; Micheline Hess, Writer and Artist
- Naima Pepper; (H)AFROCENTRIC; Juliana “Jewels” Smith, Writer; Ronald R. Nelson, Artist
RISING STAR AWARD
- Chuck Collins, Writer and Artist; BOUNCE!
- Stephane Metayer, Writer; David Tako & Nicolas Safe, Artists; TEPHLON FUNK!
- D.C. Walker, Writer; Bruno Oliveira, Artist; WHEN THE RIVER RISES
BEST COMIC STRIP OR WEBCOMIC
- BLACKWAX BOULEVARD; Dmitri Jackson, Writer and Artist
- BOUNCE!; Chuck Collins, Writer and Artist
- DETECTIVE BOOGALOO: HIP HOP COP; Jamar Nicholas, Writer and Artist
BEST REPRINT PUBLICATION
- AJALA: A SERIES OF ADVENTURES BOOK 2; XMoor Studios
- CONCRETE PARK VOL.1: You Send Me; Dark Horse Comics
- CONCRETE PARK VOL.2: R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Dark Horse Comics
FAN AWARD FOR BEST WORK
- ANDRE THE GIANT: CLOSER TO HEAVEN; Brandon Easton , Writer; Denis Medri , Artist
- BOUNCE!; Chuck Collins, Writer and Artist
- CONCRETE PARK VOL.2: R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Erika Alexander and Tony Puryear, Writers; Tony Puryear, Artist
- SHAFT VOLUME 1: A COMPLICATED MAN; David Walker, Writer; Sanford Greene, Artist
