A DC Comics recebeu ao todo 17 indicações (contando categorias individuais e compartilhadas) no Prêmio Eisner 2021, o ‘Oscar’ dos quadrinhos e principal premiação mundial da nona arte. Confira abaixo:
Melhor Conto
- “Garden Boys” by Henry McCausland, in Now #8 (Fantagraphics)
- “I Needed the Discounts” by Connor Willumsen, in The New York Times (January 3, 2020)
- “Parts of Us,” by Chan Chau, in Elements: Earth, A Comic Anthology by Creators of Color (Ascend Press)
- “Rookie,” by Greg Rucka and Eduardo Risso, in Detective Comics #1027 (DC)
- “Soft Lead,” by Chan Chau, https://chanchauart.com/comics#/soft-lead/
- “When the Menopausal Carnival Comes to Town,” by Mimi Pond, in Menopause: A Comic Treatment (Graphic Medicine/Pennsylvania State University Press)
Melhor Edição Individual
- The Burning Hotels, by Thomas Lampion (Birdcage Bottom Books)
- Hedra, by Jesse Lonergan (Image)
- The Other History of the DC Universe #1, by John Ridley and Giuseppe Camuncoli (DC)
- Sports Is Hell, by Ben Passmore (Koyama Press)
- Stanley’s Ghost: A Halloween Adventure, by Jeff Balke, Paul Storrie, and Dave Alvarez (Storm Kids)
Melhor Série Limitada
- Barbalien: Red Planet, by Jeff Lemire, Tate Brombal, and Gabriel Hernandez Walta (Dark Horse)
- Decorum, by Jonathan Hickman and Mike Huddleston (Image)
- Far Sector, by N. K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell (DC)
- Strange Adventures, by Tom King, Mitch Gerads, and Evan “Doc” Shaner (DC Black Label)
- Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, by Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber (DC)
- We Live, by Inaki Miranda and Roy Miranda (AfterShock)
Melhor Publicação Infantil (De 9 a 12 anos)
- Doodleville, by Chad Sell (Knopf/BFYR/RH Children’s Books)
- Go with the Flow, by Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann (First Second/Macmillan)
- Mister Invincible: Local Hero, by Pascal Jousselin (Magnetic Press)
- Snapdragon, by Kat Leyh (First Second/Macmillan)
- Superman Smashes the Klan, by Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru (DC)
- Twins, by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright (Scholastic Graphix)
Melhor Publicação de Humor
- The Complete Fante Bukowski, by Noah Van Sciver (Fantagraphics)
- Department of Mind-Blowing Theories, by Tom Gauld (Drawn & Quarterly)
- FANGS, by Sarah Andersen (Andrews McMeel)
- Wendy, Master of Art, by Walter Scott (Drawn & Quarterly)
- Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, by Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber (DC)
- What If We Were . . ., by Axelle Lenoir (Top Shelf)
Melhor Adaptação de Outro Meio
- Constitution Illustrated, by R. Sikoryak (Drawn & Quarterly)
- Parable of the Sower: The Graphic Novel Adaptation, by Octavia E. Butler, adapted by Damian Duffy and John Jennings (Abrams)
- Sapiens: A Graphic History: The Birth of Mankind, vol. 1, by Yuval Noah Harari, adapted by David
- Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave (Harper Perennial)
- Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut, adapted by Ryan North and Albert Monteys (Archaia/BOOM!)
- Superman Smashes the Klan, adapted by Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru (DC)
Melhor Escritor
- Ed Brubaker, Pulp, Reckless (Image); Friday (Panel Syndicate)
- Matt Fraction, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen (DC); Adventureman, November vols. 2–3, Sex Criminals (Image)
- Jonathan Hickman, Decorum (Image); Giant-Size X-Men, X-Men OTHERS?? (Marvel)
- Jeff Lemire, Barbalien, Black Hammer, Colonel Weird: Cosmagog (Dark Horse); The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage (DC Black Label); Family Tree, Gideon Falls (Image)
- James Tynion IV, Something Is Killing the Children, Wynd (BOOM! Studios); Batman (DC); The Department of Truth (Image); Razorblades (Tiny Onion)
- Chip Zdarsky, Stillwater (Image/Skybound), Daredevil, Fantastic Four/X-Men (Marvel)
Melhor Desenhista/Colorista ou Desenhista/Time de desenho
- Michael Allred, Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams (Insight Editions)
- Marco Chechetto, Daredevil (Marvel)
- Jorge Corona, Middlewest (Image)
- Bertrand Gatignol, Pistouvi (Magnetic Press)
- Mitch Gerads/Evan “Doc” Shaner, Strange Adventures (DC Black Label)
- Sanford Greene, Bitter Root (Image)
Melhor Artista de Capa
- Jamal Campbell, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (BOOM! Studios); Far Sector (DC)
- Simone Di Meo, We Only Find Them When They’re Dead (BOOM! Studio)
- Mike Huddleston, Decorum (Image)
- Dave Johnson, Butcher of Paris (Dark Horse)
- Peach Momoko, Buffy the Vampire Slayer #19, Mighty Morphin #2, Something Is Killing the Children #12, Power Rangers #1 (BOOM! Studios); DIE!namite, Vampirella (Dynamite); The Crow: Lethe (IDW); Marvel Variants (Marvel
- Ramón K. Pérez, Stillwater (Image/Skybound)
Melhor Letrista
- Mike Allred, Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams (Insight Editions)Deron Bennett, Bear, The Sacrifice of Darkness (Archaia); King of Nowhere, Something Is Killing the Children, We Only Find Them When They’re Dead (BOOM! Studios); Far Sector, Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red, Martian Manhunter (DC); Excellence (Image/Skybound); A Dark Interlude, Dark One, Relics of Youth, Resonant, Shadow Service, Vampire: The Masquerade: Winter’s Teeth (Vault); Ping Pong (VIZ Media)
- Aditya Bidikar, Barbalien: Red Planet, Grafity’s Wall Expanded Edition (Dark Horse); John Constantine, Hellblazer (DC); A Map to the Sun (First Second); The Department of Truth, Lost Soldiers (Image); Giga, The Picture of Everything Else (Vault)
- Clayton Cowles, Aquaman, Batman, Batman and the Outsiders, Strange Adventures, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen (DC); Adventureman, Bitter Root, Bog Bodies, Die (Image); Reaver (Image/Skybound); Morbius, X Of Swords (Marvel)
- Stan Sakai, Usagi Yojimbo (IDW)
- Rus Wooton, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth (DC); Decorum, Monstress (Image); Die!Die!Die!, Fire Power, Oblivion Song, Outcast, Stillwater (Image/Skybound)
A premiação dos vencedores ocorrerá durante a San Diego Comic-Con, que ocorrerá de 23 à 25 de julho deste ano. Confira a lista completa com as demais categorias -neste link-.
