IDW Publishing, one of the nation\u2019s largest comic book publishers, which opened new headquarters in Liberty Station recently, had 11 nominations \u2013 and won three awards \u2013 at this year\u2019s San Diego Comic-Con International.
\nWinning the award for Best Limited Series was the captivating series\u00a0“Little Nemo: Return To Slumberland”\u00a0from\u00a0Eric\u00a0Shanower and\u00a0Gabriel Rodriguez. This marks Rodriguez\u2019s first Eisner Award.
\nFor the fifth year in a row IDW\u2019s landmark Artist\u2019s Edition series was awarded the Best Archival Collection\/ Project \u2013 Comic Books Eisner Award for the “Steranko Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Artist\u2019s Edition.” Spearheaded by IDW special projects director Scott Dunbier, this groundbreaking format continues to highlight acclaimed creators\u2019 original artwork.
\nRounding out the “Genius” trilogy of in-depth looks into the life and work of Alex Toth, “Genius Animated: The Cartoon Art of Alex Toth” edited by Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell, won Best Comics-Related Book.
\n“We\u2019re once again honored and thrilled by the Eisner Award recognition,” said\u00a0Chris\u00a0Ryall, IDW\u2019s chief creative officer\/editor-in-chief.\u00a0“As with every year, our books are nominated against many other worthy contenders and anything like the Eisner Awards puts so much more attention on the great books being produced across all levels of comics, as well as the inventive, talented creators who make those books, is a great thing.”
\nThe Eisner Awards judges also selected six individuals to be inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame for 2015, one of which was John Byrne.\u00a0
\n“Just as John Byrne was honored to be admitted to the Will Eisner Hall of Fame, I was similarly honored to accept on his behalf,” said Ryall.\u00a0“John\u2019s four decades in comics has inspired both storylines of immensely popular movies as well as legions of comic readers and creators, and I look forward to him continuing his creativity with IDW.”
\nFounded in 1999, IDW Publishing is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks. During the last 15 years, IDW has grown into a fully staffed publishing company, including 50-plus full-time employees and more than 300 freelancers.
\nIDW Publishing is regularly recognized as the No. 4 comic book publisher in the US. Over 80 IDW titles have appeared on The New York Times Best-Seller list. In 2014 alone, IDW published over 500 unique comic book titles, and over 200 unique graphic novels.
\nRenowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro\u2019s The Transformers, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony and Jem and then Holograms; Paramount\/CBS\u2019s Star Trek; Nickelodeon\u2019s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Toho\u2019s Godzilla; Twentieth Century Fox\u2019s X-Files; Temple Street Productions\u2019 Orphan Black; DISNEY comics; Ragnar\u00f6k from Eisner Award-winner Walter Simonson; and Zombies vs Robots from Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood.
\nIDW Publishing relocated their headquarters and creative team, as well as opening a groundbreaking new San Diego Comic Art Gallery (SDCAG), to Liberty Station on June 1.
\nIDW\u2019s new offices and gallery are located in two renovated former barracks buildings. At 18,300 square feet, IDW is now the largest tenant in the already vibrant Liberty Station arts district.
\n\u00a0The San Diego Comic Art Gallery (SDCAG) is designed to educate and engage visitors with the sequential comic book and graphic arts.
\nThrough events, author and artist appearances, art installations and celebrations,\u00a0the\u00a0SDCAG\u00a0will become a destination to worldwide fans of the medium, and cement San Diego\u2019s status as a capital of the comic arts. \u00a0\u00a0
\nNTC at Liberty Station is San Diego\u2019s largest Arts & Cultural District located in historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center in Liberty Station.\u00a0With 28 park-like acres and 16 of its 26 buildings complete, NTC is home to nearly 80 museums and galleries, artist studios, dance companies, educational groups, multidisciplinary arts, creative retail and other organizations that showcase San Diego\u2019s creative community and provide innovative experiences for the public.\u00a0\u00a0 NTC is under the stewardship of the not-for-profit NTC Foundation. For more information visit www.ntclibertystation.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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