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 honor 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
Dwayne's widow, Charlotte McDuffie, née Fullerton came up with the idea for the award, and was aided by author Neo Edmund, to bring it into being.[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 | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | ||||
| 2015
(1st) |
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
(2nd) |
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
(3rd) |
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 | Ariela Kristantina | [12][13] |
| Himawari House | Harmony Becker | |||
| Swim Team | Johnnie Christmas | |||
| Nuclear Power | Desirée Proctor and Erica Harrell | Lynne Yoshii | ||
| Girl Haven | Lilah Sturges | Meaghan Carter | ||
| 2022 | Ripple Effects (Fanbase Press) | Jordan Hart and Bruno Chiroleu | [12][14] | |
| Blackward | Lawrence Lindell | |||
| Clock Striker | Frederick L. Jones, Issaka Galadima | |||
| The Man in the McIntosh Suit | Rina Ayuyang | |||
| Young Men in Love: A Queer Romance Anthology | Various | |||
| 2023 | Aya Claws Come Out | Marguerite Abouet | Clément Oubrerie | [15][16] |
| Tales of the Orishas | Hugo Canuto | |||
| Queenie: Godmother of Harlem | Aurélie Levy | Elizabeth Colomba | ||
| Gleem | Freddy Carrasco | |||
| Mosely | Rob Guillory | |||
| The Wild Ones | Megan Lacera | Jorge Lacera | ||
| 2024 | Call Me Iggy | Walter Greason | Tim Fielder | [17] |
| Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods | Murewa Ayodele | Dotun Akande | ||
| Alan Scott: Green Lantern | Tim Sheridan | Cian Tormey | ||
| The Graphic History of Hip Hop | Walter Greason | Tim Fielder | ||
| Recognized | Various | |||
| 2025 | Crownsville | Rodney Barnes | Elia Bonetti | [18][19] |
| Age 16 | Rosena Fung | |||
| Flip | Ngozi Ukazi | |||
| Ra! Ta! Ma! Cue! | Howie Shia | |||
| Okchundang Candy | Jung-Soon Goo (trans. Aerin Park) | Jung-Soon Goo | ||
See also
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
- 1 2 Staff, Beat (2024-10-08). "Finalists announced for 9th Annual DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS". The Beat. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ↑ Destito, Deanna (2022-10-13). "The DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS finalists have been announced". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Staff, Beat (2023-12-22). "Finalists announced for 8th Annual DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Dar, Taimur (2026-02-26). "Submissions now open for 11th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Staff, Beat (2024-10-08). "Finalists announced for 9th Annual DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Staff, Beat (2025-08-13). "CALL ME IGGY wins 10th Annual DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Chiu-Tabet, Christopher (2026-08-01). "SDCC '26: CROWNSVILLE wins the 11th annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics". The Beat. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ "Finalists announced for 11th Annual DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS". The Beat. 2026-07-08. Retrieved 2026-07-18.