We read, we laughed, we cried, we connected. We fell in love. We voted.
Thank you to each and every creator and team member who helped bring these titles to life.
This year, your stories fueled our love of comics in new and wonderful ways, and we are grateful to have been along for the adventure.
Here, in the order they were announced, you’ll find the winners of the 5th Annual Talking Comics Awards.
Best Media Adaptation of a Comics Property
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Wonder Woman
Listener Pick: Wonder Woman
Breakthrough Writer
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Gabby Rivera
Listener Pick: Donny Cates
Breakthrough Artist
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Jonas Goonface
Listener Pick: Linda Sejic
Best New Series
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Hawkeye
Storytellers: Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero & more
Listener Pick: Hawkeye
Storytellers: Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero & more
Best Original Graphic Novel
Talking Comics Staff Pick: The Best We Could Do
Storyteller: Thi Bui
Listener Pick: My Favorite Thing is Monsters
Storyteller: Emil Ferris
Best Publisher
Talking Comics Staff Pick: BOOM! Studios
Listener Pick: Image Comics
Best Single-issue or One Shot
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Batman Annual #2
Storytellers: Tom King, Lee Weeks
Listener Pick: Batman Annual #2
Storytellers: Tom King, Lee Weeks
Best Mini or Limited Series
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Motor Girl
Storyteller: Terry Moore
Listener Pick: Mister Miracle
Storytellers: Tom King and Mitch Gerads
Best On-going Series
Talking Comics Staff Pick: The Wicked + The Divine
Storytellers: Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Matt Wilson
Listener Pick: The Wicked + The Divine
Storytellers: Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Matt Wilson
Best Artist
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Joelle Jones
Listener Pick: Stjepan Sejic
Best Writer
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Tom King
Listener Pick: Tom King
Best Story Arc
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Silver Surfer Finale
Storytellers: Dan Slott, Mike Allred, Laura Allred
Listener Pick: Batman: Rules of Engagement
Storytellers: Tom King, Lee Weeks, Clay Mann, Joelle Jones, Michael Lark
Best Overall Comic
Talking Comics Staff Pick: Hawkeye
Storytellers: Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero & more
Listener Pick: Batman
Storytellers: Tom King, Matt Banning, David Finch, Mikel Janin, Joelle Jones, Clay Mann, & many more
Here’s looking forward to all of the great books and creators of 2018!
Cheers!
For our detailed thoughts on these titles and more, check out the deliberation podcasts for the 5th Annual Talking Comics Awards
Issue #316: The Best Comics of 2017 – Nominations Episode I
Issue #317: The Best Comics of 2017 – Nominations Episode II
Issue #318: The Best Comics of 2017 – Nominations Episode III