The Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics is given to an American
comic book
A comic book, also called comicbook, comic magazine or (in the United Kingdom and Ireland) simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are of ...
that is committed to diversity and inclusion. It is named in honour of
Dwayne McDuffie, a creator known for his work writing, editing, and producing comics and animation.
The nominees and winner are chosen by a selection committee of comics and animation professionals.
History
Neo Edmund came up with the idea for the award. It is presented at Long Beach Comic Expo.
Comics and TV writer
Matt Wayne was the initial director of the award.
Well known voice actor
Phil LaMarr acts as Master of Ceremonies for the award presentation.
[Heidi MacDonald]
"Finalists Announced for the 5th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics"
''The Beat'', 2019-02-07
Award winners and nominees
References
{{American Comic Book Industry Awards
2015 establishments in the United States
Annual events in the United States
Awards established in 2015
Comics awards
African-American comics