Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics
| Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded for | Diversity and inclusion in American comic books |
| Location | Long Beach Comic Expo |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Long Beach Comic Expo  |
| First award | 2015 |
| Website | https://dwaynemcduffie.com/ |
The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics is given to an American comic book that is committed to diversity and inclusion. It is named in honour of Dwayne McDuffie, a creator known for his work writing, editing, and producing comics and animation.[1]
The nominees and winner are chosen by a selection committee of comics and animation professionals.[2]
History
Neo Edmund came up with the idea for the award.[3] It is presented at Long Beach Comic Expo.
Comics and TV writer Matt Wayne was the initial director of the award.[4]
Well known voice actor Phil LaMarr acts as Master of Ceremonies for the award presentation.[5]
Award winners and nominees
| Year | Title | Authors | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | |||
| 2015 | M.F.K. | Nilah Magruder | [6] |
| Ms. Marvel (Marvel Comics) | G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona | ||
| Shaft (Dynamite Entertainment) | David F. Walker and Bilquis Evely | ||
| The Shadow Hero (First Second Books) | Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew | ||
| Hex11 | Lisa K. Weber and Kelly Sue Milano | ||
| 2016 | Ms. Marvel (Marvel Comics) | G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona | [7] |
| Andre The Giant: Closer to Heaven (IDW Publishing) | Brandon Easton and Denis Medri | ||
| Fresh Romance edited (Rosy Press) | Janelle Asselin | ||
| Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Marvel Comics) | Brandon Montclare, Amy Reeder, and Natcha Bustos | ||
| Zana (Emet Comics) | Jean Barker and Joey Granger | ||
| 2017 | Upgrade Soul | Ezra Claytan Daniels | [8] |
| Shaft: Imitation of Life (Dynamite Entertainment) | David F. Walker and Dietrich Smith | ||
| Amazing Forest (IDW Publishing) | Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas, and more | ||
| StarHammer | J. N. Monk and Harry Bogosian | ||
| 14 Nights | Kristina Stipetic | ||
| 2018 | Leon: Protector of the Playground (Kids Love Comics) | Jamar Nicholas | [9] |
| Chimera (Comicker) | Tyler Ellis | ||
| Full Circle | Taneka Stotts and Christianne Goudreau | ||
| The Once & Future Queen (Dark Horse Comics) | Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride, and Nick Brokenshire | ||
| Quince (Fanbase Press) | Sebastian Kadlecik, Kit Steinkellner, and Emma Steinkellner | ||
| 2019 | Archival Quality (Oni Press) | Ivy Noelle Weir and Christina Stewart | [10] |
| Papa Cherry (Pixel Pirate Studio) | Saxton Moore and Phillip Johnson | ||
| Exit, Stage Left!: The Snagglepuss Chronicles (DC Comics) | Mark Russell and Mike Feehan | ||
| Victor Lavalle’s Destroyer (Boom! Studios) | Victor LaValle and Dietrich Smith | ||
| The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya | Reimena Yee | ||
| 2020 | They Called Us Enemy (Top Shelf Productions) | George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker | [11] |
| Excellence (Image Comics) | Brandon Thomas and Khary Randolph | ||
| From Truth With Truth | Lawrence Lindell | ||
| Angola Janga: Kingdom of Runaway Slaves (Fantagraphics Books) | Marcelo D'Salete | ||
| Iyanu: Child of Wonder (Dark Horse Comics) | Roye Okupe and Godwin Akpan | ||
| 2021 | Adora and the Distance (ComixOlogy) | Marc Bernardin and Ariela Kristantina | [12] |
| 2022 | Ripple Effects (Fanbase Press) | Jordan Hart and Bruno Chiroleu | [12] |
References
- ^ Graeme McMillan, "Diverse Comic Book Nominees Unveiled for McDuffie Awards", The Hollywood Reporter, 2016-02-10
- ^ Heidi MacDonald, "The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics announces 2017 judges", The Beat, 2016-09-16
- ^ Tamara Brooks, "Magruder's "M.F.K." Wins First Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", Comic Book Resources, 2015-03-02
- ^ Victoria McNally, "Ms Marvel, Shaft, And Others Nominated for the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", The Mary Sue, 2015-02-19
- ^ Heidi MacDonald, "Finalists Announced for the 5th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics", The Beat, 2019-02-07
- ^ Michael Cavna, "‘M.F.K.’ cartoonist Nilah Magruder ‘in shock’ after winning first Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award", The Washington Post, 2015-03-01
- ^ Alexander Jones, "G. Willow Wilson Accepts the Second Annual Dwayne McDuffie Diversity in Comics Award for MS. MARVEL", The Beat, 2016-02-21
- ^ Chris Arrant, "3rd Annual DWAYNE MCDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS Winner", Newsarama, 2017-02-21
- ^ Christopher Chiu-Tabet, "“Leon: Protector of the Playground” Wins The 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", Multiversity Comics, 2018-02-17
- ^ Geoff Boucher, "‘Archival Quality’: Ghostly Graphic Novel Wins 5th Annual McDuffie Award", Deadline Hollywood, 2019-02-15
- ^ Rich Johnston, "Nominees For 2020 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics", Bleeding Cool, 2021-01-14
- ^ a b Staff, Beat (2024-10-08). "Finalists announced for 9th Annual DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS". The Beat. Retrieved 2025-08-07.