National Comics Awards
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| National Comics Award | ||||
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| Location | Bristol | |||
| Country |
 United Kingdom | |||
| Presented by | Jonathan Ross and Paul Gambaccini (1997) | |||
| Host |
United Kingdom Comic Art Convention (1997–1998) Bristol Comic Festival (1999, 2001–2003) | |||
| First awarded | 1997 | |||
| Last awarded | 2003 | |||
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The National Comics Awards was a series of awards for comic book titles and creators given out on an annual basis from 1997–2003 for comics published in the United Kingdom the previous year. They were distinguished by the distinctive "Jimmy" statue designed by British cartoonist Mark Buckingham.
History
The Awards were founded in 1997 by comic creators Kev F Sutherland and Buckingham, and first took place at United Kingdom Comic Art Convention (UKCAC) in London, presented by Jonathan Ross and Paul Gambaccini.[1]
The Awards took place at the Manchester UKCAC in 1998.
The Awards were held at the Bristol Comic Festival in 1999, and from 2001–2003.[2] (There were no National Comics Awards presented in 2000.) Since 2003 the major UK comics awards ceremony has been the Eagle Awards.
Awards
Best Writer
- 1997: Garth Ennis
- 1998: Grant Morrison
- 1999: John Wagner
Best Writer in Comics Today/Now
- 2001: John Wagner, for Button Man and Judge Dredd (both in 2000AD)
- 2002: Grant Morrison
- Alan Moore
- Warren Ellis
- John Wagner
- Brian Michael Bendis
- Garth Ennis
- Frank Miller
- Anonymous (The Beano)
- Robbie Morrison
- Neil Gaiman
Best Comics Writer Ever
- 2001: Alan Moore, for Watchmen, Swamp Thing (DC Comics), V for Vendetta, Miracleman (Quality Communications), Halo Jones (2000AD)
- 2002: Alan Moore
- John Wagner
- Stan Lee
- Neil Gaiman
- Grant Morrison
- Frank Miller
- Alan Grant
- Pat Mills
- Anonymous (The Beano)
- Garth Ennis
Best Artist
- 1997: Alex Ross
- 1998: Steve Dillon
- 1999: Alex Ross
Best Artist in Comics Today/Now
- 2001: Carlos Ezquerra for Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog (2000AD), and Just a Pilgrim (Black Bull Comics)
- 2002: Frank Quitely
- Frazer Irving
- Bryan Hitch
- Carlos Ezquerra
- John Cassaday
- John Romita, Jr.
- Frank Miller
- Alan Davis
- Steve Dillon
- Alex Ross
Best Comics Artist Ever
- 2001: Carlos Ezquerra, for Judge Dredd
- 2002: Jack Kirby
- Brian Bolland
- Carlos Ezquerra
- Mike McMahon
- Alex Ross
- Neal Adams
- Alan Davis
- Frank Miller
- Simon Bisley
- Will Eisner
Best New Talent
- 2001 (tie):
- Frazer Irving, for Necronauts in 2000 AD
- Jock, for Judge Dredd in 2000 AD
- 2002: Frazer Irving
- John Watson
- Mike Carey
- Tan Eng Huat
- Simon Spurrier
- Nick Locking
- Ed Brubaker
- Geoff Johns
- Jock
- Judd Winick
Roll of Honor
- 1997: Dez Skinn
- 1998: Archie Goodwin
- 1999: Bob Kane
- 2002: Alan Moore
Best Comic (British)
- 1997: 2000 AD
- 1998: 2000 AD
- 1999: 2000 AD
Best Self-Published/Independent
- 1997: Strangehaven, by Gary Spencer Millidge
- 1998: Kane, by Paul Grist
- 1999: Class of '79
- 2001: Petra Etcetera, by Terry Wiley, Dave McKinnon and Ady Kermode
- 2002: Zarjaz
- Jack Staff
- Strangehaven
- Cerebus
- Bone
- Petra Etcetera
- Hardly The Hog
- Finder
- Arsenic Lullaby
- Diesel Sweeties
Best Character
- 1997: Batman (DC Comics)
- 1998: Batman (DC)
- 1999 (tie):
- Batman
- Judge Dredd
- 2001: Judge Dredd, Created by John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra, published in 2000AD
- 2002: Judge Dredd (2000AD)
- Dennis The Menace
- Batman
- Spider-Man
- Spider Jerusalem (Transmetropolitan)
- Nikolai Dante
- Roger The Dodger
- John Constantine (Hellblazer)
- Daredevil
- Superman
Best Comic (International)
Best Specialist Comics Publication
- 1997: Comics International
- 1998: Tripwire
- 1999: Comics International
Best New Comic (British)
- 1997: Octobriana
- 1998: Gyre
- 1999: Warhammer (Games Workshop)
- Kane
- Sleaze Castle
- Strangehaven
- The Beano
Best New Comic (International)
- 1997: Hitman (DC Comics)
- 1998: Transmetropolitan (DC)
- 1999: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (DC/ABC)
Best Comic-based Film/TV
- 1997: The Adventures of Lois & Clark
- 1998: Men in Black
- 1999: Blade
- 2001: X-Men, directed by Bryan Singer (20th Century Fox)
- 2002: Ghost World
- X-Men (film)
- Smallville
- Spider-Man (2002 film)
- Blade II
- Dennis The Menace
- From Hell
- Batman (animated)
- Justice League (animation)
- X-Men: Evolution
Best Newspaper Strip
- 1997: Calvin & Hobbes
- 1998: Calvin & Hobbes
- 1999: Calvin & Hobbes
Best Supporting Character
- 1997: Cassidy (Preacher)
- 1998: Cassidy (Preacher)
- 1999: Judge Galen DeMarco
- 2001: Natt The Hat, from Hitman comic by John McCrea and Garth Ennis
- 2002: Gnasher
- Wulf Sternhammer
- Barbara Gordon/Oracle (Birds of Prey, Batman)
- Alfred (Batman)
- Cassidy (Preacher)
- Lex Luthor (Superman, Batman)
- Nightwing (Nightwing, Batman)
- Sinister Dexter
- Deena Pilgrim (Powers)
- Doop (X-Force)
Most Missed Character, Strip, or Comic
- 1997: Dan Dare
- 1998: Dan Dare
- 1999: Johnny Alpha (Strontium Dog)
Best Individual Story
Best Comic-based Multimedia
Best Cover
Best British Comic Ever
(voters paid to be able to vote; all proceeds went to charity)
Best Comic in the World Ever
(voters paid to be able to vote; all proceeds went to charity)
- 1998: The Eagle
Best Comic Of The 20th Century
(voters paid to be able to vote; all proceeds went to the ChildLine Charity)
- 1999: The Eagle
Best Comic in the World Today
- 2001: 2000AD, edited by Andy Diggle (Rebellion Developments)
- 2002: The Beano
- 2000 AD
- Watchmen
- Sandman
- Preacher
- X-Men
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
- Spider-Man
- Batman
- V for Vendetta
Best Collected Series or Graphic Novel
- 1999: Superman For All Seasons
Best New Comic
- 2001: Green Arrow, by Kevin Smith and Phil Hester (DC Comics)
- 2002: Ultimates
Best Specialist Magazine or Website
- 2001: Comics International Magazine (and website) published by Dez Skinn
- 2002: Borderline
- 2000 AD Online
- Comics International
- Beanotown
- Wizard
- Komixworld
- Comic Book Resources
- Ninth Art
- DC Comics.com
- Tripwire
Best Comic Now
- 2002: The Beano
- 2000AD
- Transmetropolitan
- New X-Men
- Planetary
- Lucifer
- Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again
- 100 Bullets
- X-Force
- Ultimate Spider-Man
Best Online Strip
- 2002: The Atrocity
- Bobbins
- Marshal Law
- Super Idol
- Dilbert
- Sluggy Freelance
- Nowhere Girl
- Bullpen Bits (Marvel)
- Squidbitz
- Astounding Space Thrills
Lifetime Achievement
- 2002: John Wagner
Notes
- ↑ Chris Wilson. "Dennis the Menace zaps Dan Dare". Sunday Telegraph London. Retrieved March 16, 1997.
- ↑ "National Comics Awards Results 2003". Down The Tubes. Retrieved April 2003.
References
- "National Comics Awards Results 1998-2002". Comic Book Awards Almanac. Retrieved April 2002.
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