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Adora and the Distance wins the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics

Adora and the Distance wins the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics #comicbooks #comics

The winner of the seventh annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity was announced in a video hosted by Phil LaMarr. Adora and the Distance written by Marc Bernardin and with art by Ariela Kristantina was revealed as the latest winner. Adora and the Distance was published originally as a comiXology Original and then in print by Dark Horse in 2022. Adora and the Distance was inspired by Marc…

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The Nominations for the 2020 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity are now Open

The Nominations for the 2020 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity are now Open #DwayneMcDuffie #Diversity #Comics #Awards #Superheroes

It has been announced today that the Sixth Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity that not only the Nominations for the award are open, but the deadline has been set for September 1st, 2020. It also welcomed two new members, Artist Colleen Doran, Writer Marv Wolfman. Below is a quote from the actor, Phil LaMarr:

“It is important right now to acknowledge and reward artists who strive to…

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Archival Quality Wins The 2019 McDuffie Award For Diversity

Archival Quality Wins The 2019 McDuffie Award For Diversity

The day before Long Beach Comic Expo officially begins, organizer, MAD Event Management, holds the Comics Creator Conference. After a full day of panels and networking events that connect professional comic creatives with other high-level industry professionals, the meeting concludes with the McDuffie Award program. We previously revealed the 2019 nominees for the esteemed recognition.

This…

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CHIMERA #8 by Tyler Ellis

When a covert mission goes horribly wrong, a crew of thieves find themselves caught in the middle of a vicious, interstellar holy war. In this issue, new enemies surface as an alliance is struck with a dubious ally.

Nominated for a 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics!

Read the series on: comiXology || hoopla   DriveThruComics || Amazon Kindle

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Dignified Don

Like we said before in one of our articles that the 1970s was the most chaotic decade for Marvel Comics but at the same time, it witnessed a creative explosion which was unique, diverse and even risky for that era 

The only decade that was creatively more explosive than it was the decade that preceded it (when Stan Lee, Jack Kirby & Steve Ditko led the charge) 

One of the unsung heroes of the 70s is Don McGregor and while he worked on titles such as Power-Man (Luke Cage), Morbius the Living Vampire, The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu; his MOST notable works happen to be Jungle Action featuring The Black Panther and Killraven 

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What makes Don McGregor’s Jungle Action run critically acclaimed? Well he believed in the character of Black Panther for starters and it was that belief that led to him changing the narrative of the comic itself. From being a storyline pushing Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden” for Africa; he decided to make this comic center around Black Panther and Wakanda’s narrative or POV

Much of the characters we see today on the silver-screen that are part of Wakanda-verse came as a result of McGregor’s Jungle Action run. If Erik Killmonger is your favorite then thank Don and Rich Buckler for creating it

Art by Rich Buckler (Jungle Action no. 8)  

Today’s generation might find it weird but Don is the one who made way for interracial kissing in comics. Yes, before him it wasn’t conceivable despite the fact that Marvel had led the industry by introducing an African superhero (Black Panther) as well as an African American superhero (The Falcon) in 60s. In case of Jungle Action, it was between Taku and Venomm

His run wouldn’t have garnered so much praise had it not been for the artists who worked with him to visualize his stories. Two most notable names: Rich Buckler and Billy Graham 

Billy Graham (left) 

Don’s approach towards Black Panther, Wakanda and its main characters was so well thought out that it won praise from all segments of comic book readership, the critics as well as peers. He won Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing, his Panther’s Rage story is considered Marvel’s first graphic novel by critic Jason Sacks while the late Dwayne McDuffie went on to say: 

“This overlooked and underrated classic is arguably the most tightly written multi-part superhero epic ever. ...It's damn-near flawless, every issue, every scene, a functional, necessary part of the whole. Okay, now go back and read any individual issue. You'll find seamlessly integrated words and pictures; clearly introduced characters and situations; a concise (sometimes even transparent) recap; beautifully developed character relationships; at least one cool new villain; a stunning action set piece to test our hero's skills and resolve; and a story that is always moving forward towards a definite and satisfying conclusion. That's what we should all be delivering, every single month. Don [McGregor] and company did it in only 17-story pages per issue.” - Dwayne McDuffie

In 1989, Don would team-up with legendary artist Gene Colan for Panther’s Quest and two years later he and Dwayne Turner would work on Black Panther limited series entitled: Panther���s Prey which would mark an end to McGregor’s run on the character. He would continue his work by writing for Morbius, Spider-Man and Blade till the late 90s 

End Note   

The real story always remains buried under facts. In case of Don, his story is about a white male taking the task of writing stories about ethnic characters at a time when race relations are sensitive to say the least. What we learn from his story is that as long as we have a better understanding about our surroundings and even our world which includes people from other backgrounds, coupled with the belief that they too deserve to be shown in a heroic light; will lead to a masterwork(s) whose influence would go far and wide 

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby led the way by showing the world that anyone can be a hero irrespective of their cast, color or creed. They showed that there can be an advanced nation who’s not white but Don made Black Panther a favorite for African Americans, Whites, Hispanics, Asians...the world by giving it the depth it deserved thanks to antagonists that made him shine brighter in the world of comics      

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The Nominees for the 2017 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids’ Comics Are Almost All White Read at The Mary Sue.

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Celebrate Black History:  (Feb. 20, 1962 - Feb. 21, 2011) Dwayne McDuffie was a comic book writer and animated cartoon writer and producer who created dozens of characters for Marvel, DC, and Harvey comics, the most famous of which was Static.

He also co-founded the pioneering minority-owned-and-operated comic-book company Milestone Media, which focused on underrepresented minorities in American comics.

In animation he is known for producing and writing the animated series based on his creation Static Shock, as well as Justice League Unlimited, What's New, Scooby-Doo? Which brought the characters back in a series after a ten-year hiatus, and Ben 10: Alien Force.

The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics was created in his honor in 2015.

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Comic-Con@Home 2020 -  Diversity and Comics: Why Inclusion and Visibility Matter

The past year has witnessed the birth of transformational change in the social fabric. The Killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery (to name a few) has triggered a response to structural racism that has caused the nation and the world to take stock of its institutions. The growth of more diverse faces on the pages of popular comic books and in feature films has proven to be essential to reflecting the world in which we all live. And, despite the onset of an unprecedented pandemic, the inclusion of people of color, women and persons with disabilities and the LGBTQ community not only better reflects today’s culture, it has also proven good for the bottom line. We will bring an award-winning panel together to challenge ongoing issues and push the conversation forward. Panelists include John Jennings (MFA: Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, UC Riverside, 2-time Eisner Award winner (2016, 2018), Frederick Aldama (PhD: The University Distinguished Professor, Arts and Humanities Distinguished Professor of English and University Distinguished scholar, The Ohio State University, 2019 Eisner Award winner), Christina Steenz Stewart (syndicated cartoonist (Heart of the City), 2019 Dwayne McDuffie Award Winner), Chelsea ‘Ché’ Grayson (MFA: Executive Director, Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation), David Walker (comic book writer, Bitter Root (Image) (Legendary Films): 2020 Eisner Award nomination, Naomi (DC): 2020 Eisner Award nomination), and Stanford Carpenter (PhD: Comics and Pop Culture anthropologist and Chair, Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival) .

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Nominees for 5th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics announced

Nominees for 5th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics announced, @phillamarr returns as the MC for the event that takes place the Friday before @LBComicExpo #DwayneMcDuffie #LongBeachComicExpo

The finalists for the 5th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics were announced today by Mad Event Management LLC.

The annual award ceremony will once again take place on the Friday before Long Beach Comic Expo begins, and just like last year the Master of Ceremonies will be Phil LaMarr.

This years nominees are:

Papa Cherry — written by Saxton Moore and illustrated by…

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McDuffie Award add judges de Guzman, Igle and Kendall - submissions open

McDuffie Award add judges de Guzman, Igle and Kendall – submissions open

The 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics are now OPEN, and the selection panel has added three people: Jennifer de Guzman, Jamal Igle and Mikki Kendall. Sadly, it has also lost one, as the late Len Wein was also on the committee for the first three years of the award. Submissions for the award, which recognizes work that furthers the spirit of diveristy and humanity that the late…

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Some comic news and reviews from around the web to start the day #comics #comicbooks

It’s a new week and we’ve got a lot coming. There’s still SDCC and Otakon coverage and so much more. Stay tuned! We’re kicking off the day with news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup. Deadline – ‘The Incredible Hulk’ Director On The Scrapped Sequel Plans: “There Was A Lot Of Good Stuff We Were Planning” – Better than bad stuff. Kotaku – Fortnite Has A Museum Dedicated To…

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GUESS WHAT!!! THE CARPET MERCHANT IS NOMINATED FOR ANOTHER AWARD.

And we’ll find out who’s the winner on my birthday. (laughing face emoji)

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Nominees For The Fifth Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award For Diversity In Comics Announced

Nominees For The Fifth Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award For Diversity In Comics Announced

Dwayne McDuffie was a legendary writer and producer that paved the way for underrepresented voices in comics. To celebrate his work and legacy, an award was created to honor comic writers and artists who are striving to craft wider diversity in their creations. This year’s nominees have been announced for the prestigious recognition.

The finalists are:

Papa Cherry — written by Saxton Moore…

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DEBUTING AT TCAF 2019: BTTM FDRS By Ezra Claytan Daniels and Ben Passmore

288 Pages, Full Colour, Hardcover, 7″ x 6″, Spring 2019, Published by Fantagraphics

An Afrofuturist horror-comedy about gentrification and cultural appropriation.

Once a thriving working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s south side, the “Bottomyards” is now the definition of urban blight. When an aspiring fashion designer and her image-obsessed BFF descend upon the hood in search of cheap rent, they discover something far more seductive… and deadly.

Gentrification and body horror collide in this brutal satire from the award-winning creators of Upgrade Soul and Your Black Friend.

“I fell in love with this comic right about page one, and then just kept falling. Gentrification horror at its finest.” — Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling

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Ben Passmore lives with his cat in Philly. His comics have appeared in The Nib, The New York Times, Fantagraphic’s NOW anthology, and even the pages of Adventure Time, addressing topics such as race, crime, monsters, anarchism, sexual dysfunction, police brutality, art theory, and his feelings. Previous publications include DAYGLOAYHOLE, Goodbye, and Your Black Friend and Other Strangers.

Ben Passmore attends TCAF 2019 in support of his Debut Graphic Novel BTTM FDRS, with Ezra Claytan Daniels, published by Fantagraphics.

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EZRA CLAYTAN DANIELS is a writer and illustrator based in Los Angeles, CA. His work has been featured at the Fantoche International Animation Festival in Baden, Switzerland, the Fumetto International Comics Festival in Lucerne, Haarlem Stripdagen in the Netherlands, and is in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum. His new graphic novel, UPGRADE SOUL, was the recipient of the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics. His upcoming graphic novel collaboration with Ignatz-winner Ben Passmore, BTTM FDRS, will be released Summer 2019 by Fantagraphics Books.

Ezra Claytan Daniels attends TCAF in support of his new graphic novel (with Ben Passmore), BTTM FDRS.

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I’m so glad I grew up with the TV show writing of Dwayne “I WILL FIGHT EVERYONE FOR POC REPRESENTATION IN CHILDREN’S TV AND I WILL NEVER STOP FIGHTING FOR IT” McDuffie and his work on Static Shock and Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. 

I’m so glad that even after he’s gone, his colleagues and friends in the industry continue his legacy with the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity. It’s what he would have wanted. 

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Announcing the 7th Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics! @DMcDuffiePage #comics http://ow.ly/b6uT50IUR9P