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.Graeme McMillan, "Diverse Comic Book Nominees Unveiled for McDuffie Awards", The Hollywood Reporter, 2016-02-10

The nominees and winner are chosen by a selection committee of comics and animation professionals.Heidi MacDonald, "The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics announces 2017 judges", The Beat, 2016-09-16

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.Tamara Brooks, "Magruder's "M.F.K." Wins First Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", Comic Book Resources, 2015-03-02 It is presented at Long Beach Comic Expo.

Comics and TV writer Matt Wayne was the initial director of the award.Victoria McNally, "Ms Marvel, Shaft, And Others Nominated for the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", The Mary Sue, 2015-02-19

Well known voice actor Phil LaMarr acts as Master of Ceremonies for the award presentation.Heidi MacDonald, "Finalists Announced for the 5th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics", The Beat, 2019-02-07

Award winners and nominees

Year Title AuthorsArtist 2010s 2015 (1st) Michael Cavna, "‘M.F.K.’ cartoonist Nilah Magruder ‘in shock’ after winning first Dwayne McDuffie Diversity Award", The Washington Post, 2015-03-01 (Marvel Comics) and Adrian Alphona (Dynamite Entertainment) and Bilquis Evely (First Second Books) and Sonny Liew and Kelly Sue Milano 2016 (2nd) (Marvel Comics) and Adrian AlphonaAlexander Jones, "G. Willow Wilson Accepts the Second Annual Dwayne McDuffie Diversity in Comics Award for MS. MARVEL", The Beat, 2016-02-21 (IDW Publishing) and Denis Medri (Rosy Press) (Marvel Comics) , Amy Reeder, and Natcha Bustos (Emet Comics) and Joey Granger 2017 (3rd) Chris Arrant, "3rd Annual DWAYNE MCDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS Winner", Newsarama, 2017-02-21 (Dynamite Entertainment) and Dietrich Smith (IDW Publishing) , Erick Freitas, and more and Harry Bogosian 2018 (Kids Love Comics) Christopher Chiu-Tabet, "“Leon: Protector of the Playground” Wins The 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity", Multiversity Comics, 2018-02-17 (Comicker) and Christianne Goudreau (Dark Horse Comics) , D.J. Kirkbride, and Nick Brokenshire (Fanbase Press) , Kit Steinkellner, and Emma Steinkellner 2019 (Oni Press) and Christina StewartGeoff Boucher, "‘Archival Quality’: Ghostly Graphic Novel Wins 5th Annual McDuffie Award", Deadline Hollywood, 2019-02-15 (Pixel Pirate Studio) and Phillip Johnson (DC Comics) and Mike Feehan (Boom! Studios) and Dietrich Smith 2020 (Top Shelf Productions) , Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker Rich Johnston, "Nominees For 2020 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics", Bleeding Cool, 2021-01-14 (Image Comics) and Khary Randolph (Fantagraphics Books) (Dark Horse Comics) and Godwin Akpan2021 Adora and the Distance (ComixOlogy)| style="background:#FAEB86;" | Marc Bernardin| style="background:#FAEB86;" | Ariela Kristantina| rowspan="5" | |- |Himawari House | colspan="2" | |- |Swim Team | colspan="2" | |- |Nuclear Power | and Erica Harrell |Lynne Yoshii |- |Girl Haven |Lilah Sturges |Meaghan Carter |- ! rowspan="5" style="text-align: center;" |2022 |style="background:#FAEB86;" | Ripple Effects (Fanbase Press) | style="background:#FAEB86;" | Jordan Hart and Bruno Chiroleu | style="background:#FAEB86;" | | rowspan="5" | |- |Blackward |Lawrence Lindell

|Clock Striker |, Issaka Galadima

|The Man in the McIntosh Suit

|Young Men in Love: A Queer Romance Anthology | colspan="2" |Various |- ! rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" |2023 |style="background:#FAEB86;" | Aya Claws Come Out | style="background:#FAEB86;" | | style="background:#FAEB86;" | Clément Oubrerie | rowspan="6" | |- |Tales of the Orishas | colspan="2" | |- |Queenie: Godmother of Harlem | |Elizabeth Colomba |- |Gleem | colspan="2" | |- |Mosely

|The Wild Ones | |Jorge Lacera |- ! rowspan="5" style="text-align: center;" |2024 | style="background:#FAEB86;" |Call Me IggyTim FielderAkogun: Brutalizer of GodsDotun AkandeAlan Scott: Green LanternCian TormeyThe Graphic History of Hip HopTim FielderRecognizedVarious2025CrownsvilleRodney BarnesElia BonettiAge 16FlipNgozi UkaziRa! Ta! Ma! Cue!Okchundang Candy Jung-Soon Goo (trans. Aerin Park)Jung-Soon Goo

See also

Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics

References