For the first time, Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics was held in person this year. Call Me Iggy written by Jorge Auirre and illustrated by Rafael Rosado was the recipient of the 10th Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics, presented at San Diego Comic Con International in a ceremony presided over by Master of Ceremonies, Phil LaMarr (Static Shock, Justice League) with Keynote Speaker, Brandon Easton (Iyanu, Agent Carter), judges Will J. Watkins (Director of the DMAD), Matt Wayne (Milestone), and Kevin Rubio (the Tag and Bink series), plus Dwayne’s widow, Charlotte Fullerton McDuffie (Green Lantern, Damage Control).
New York Times best-selling author and Superman specialist, Mark Waid, joined the selection committee of notable comic book professionals led by industry legend, Marv Wolfman. This prestigious prize has grown exponentially in esteem since it was established in 2015 in honor of Dwayne McDuffie (1962-2011), the legendary African-American comic book writer/editor and writer/producer of the animated Static Shock, Justice League, and Ben 10: Alien Force/Ultimate Alien series, who famously co-founded Milestone Media, the most successful minority-owned comic book company in the history of the industry.
More about Dwayne McDuffie: In His Own Words
The slogan for the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics is Mr. McDuffie’s own profound saying:
“From invisible to inevitable.”
The winning team had this to say:
We are beyond honored and humbled to be the recipients of this year’s Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics. I’ve been a fan of Dwayne’s work for many, many years.” – Rafael Rosado
“This award is very meaningful to the both of us. This award acknowledges the universality of the specific. Thank you to the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics’ selection committee, and thank you very much Charlotte McDuffie.” – Jorge Auirre
“We’d also like to thank our editors and our agents.” – Rafael Rosado
“Muchas gracias.” – Jorge Auirre
The other nominees for the 10th Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics were:
Akogun: Brutalizer of Gods
Written by Murewa Ayodele
Illustrated by Dotun Akande
Alan Scott: Green Lantern
Written by Tim Sheridan
Illustrated by Cian Tormey
The Graphic History of Hip Hop
Written by Walter Greason
Illustrated by Tim Fielder
Recognized
Various Writers
Various Artists
