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 The Ignatz Awards, named for the character in the classic
comic strip Krazy Kat by George Herriman, is a festival
prize that recognizes outstanding achievement in comics
and cartooning. The ballot is created by a panel of five
cartoonists and is then voted on by the attendees at the
event. This offers a unique reflection of the views the
professionals and their fans.
SPX 2007 Recipients
- Outstanding Artist
Jaime Hernandez, Love & Rockets (Fantagraphics Books)
- Outstanding Anthology or Collection
Curses by Kevin Huizenga (Drawn & Quarterly)
- Outstanding Graphic Novel
Don't Go Where I Can't Follow by Anders Nilsen (Drawn & Quarterly)
- Outstanding Story
"Felix" by Gabrielle Bell, Drawn & Quarterly Showcase Vol. 4 (Drawn & Quarterly)
- Promising New Talent
Tom Neely, The Blot (I Will Destroy You)
- Outstanding Series
Mourning Star by Kazimir Strzepek (Bodega Distribution)
- Outstanding Comic
Optic Nerve #11 by Adrian Tomine (Drawn & Quarterly)
- Outstanding Mini-Comic
P.S. Comics #3 by Minty Lewis
- Outstanding Online Comic
Achewood by Chris Onstad
- Outstanding Debut Award
Papercutter #6 edited by Alec Longstreth (Tugboat Press)
Ignatz 2007 Jury Panel
Sara Edward-Corbett
Paul Hornschemeier
Steve MacIsaac
Jesse Reklaw
Zack Soto
The Ignatz Guidelines can be viewed here.
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