
So, I’ve apparently been nominated for the 2011 Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award. From the website:
“Comic-Con International, North America’s largest comic book and popular arts convention, today announced this year’s nominees for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award (commonly referred to as The Manning Award).
The Manning Award has been given out annually at the San Diego Comic-Con since 1982. It is presented to a comics artist who, early in his or her career, shows a superior knowledge and ability in the art of creating comics. It is named for Russ Manning, the artist best known for his work on the Tarzan and Star Wars newspaper strips and the Magnus, Robot Fighter comic book. Russ was a popular guest at the San Diego convention in the 1970s. The first recipient of the award was former Manning assistant Dave Stevens. Other past recipients include Jan Duursema, Steve Rude, Scott McCloud, Art Adams, Eric Shanower, Dan Brereton, Jeff Smith, Gene Ha, Alexander Maleev, Goran Sudzuka, Eric Wight, David Petersen, Cathy Malkasian, Eleanor Davis, and Marion Churchland.”
And the full list of Nominees:
- Janet Lee, artist of Return of the Dapper Men (published by Archaia)
- Adam Hines, writer/artist of Duncan the Wonder Dog (published by AdHouse)
- David Marquez, artist of Days Missing and Syndrome (published by Archaia)
- Paul Roman Martinez, artist of Adventures of the 19XX (published by Kopetkai)
- Nate Simpson, artist of Nonplayer (published by Image)
That’s some STIFF competition, and I’m humbled to be considered in their company. Onward to San Diego!
Full Announcement here: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_manning.php