Howard E. Day Prize
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Created by comic-book writer-artist-publisher Dave Sim
and his collaborator, Gerhard, in memory of Sim's late mentor and self-publishing pioneer Gene Day
(née Howard Eugene Day), the Howard E. Day Prize was awarded yearly from 2002 until 2008 for outstanding achievement in self-publishing. The prize consisted of a $500 cash award and a commemorative plaque awarded annually at SPACE (Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo)http://www.backporchcomics.com/space.htm in Columbus, OH. The recipient was chosen by Sim and Gerhard from a pool of works submitted at SPACE the previous year. Each year the duo alternated duties, with one reading all entries received and drafting the Short List of final nominees and the other judging those books to determine the ultimate winner.
The Day Prize has ceased being awarded as of 2008 with the withdrawal of Sim from participation and has been replaced by the SPACE Prize.
Myth of 8-Opus #5 by Thomas Scioli
Sequential Book Seven: Stand on a Mountain, Look Back by Paul Hornschemeier
Teenagers From Mars #1 Words by Rick Spears, Pictures by Rob G
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Chemistry-Comic & CD Soundtrack by Steve Peters
Guitar Solo by Mike Dawson
One Horse Town by Pat Lewis
Potlatch #5 Too Much Matheson by Chad Lambert, writer and Tom Williams, artist
Under the Midnight Sun by Dusty Neal, Artist and Christopher Studabaker, Writer
A Thorn in the Side by Bill Knapp
Dave Sim
David Victor Sim is an award-winning Canadian comic book writer and artist.A pioneer of self-published comics and creators' rights, Sim is best known as the creator of Cerebus the Aardvark, a comic book published from 1977 to 2004, which chronicles its main character in a 6,000-page self-contained...
and his collaborator, Gerhard, in memory of Sim's late mentor and self-publishing pioneer Gene Day
Gene Day
Howard Eugene Day was a Canadian comic book artist best known for Marvel Comics' Star Wars licensed series and Master of Kung Fu...
(née Howard Eugene Day), the Howard E. Day Prize was awarded yearly from 2002 until 2008 for outstanding achievement in self-publishing. The prize consisted of a $500 cash award and a commemorative plaque awarded annually at SPACE (Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo)http://www.backporchcomics.com/space.htm in Columbus, OH. The recipient was chosen by Sim and Gerhard from a pool of works submitted at SPACE the previous year. Each year the duo alternated duties, with one reading all entries received and drafting the Short List of final nominees and the other judging those books to determine the ultimate winner.
The Day Prize has ceased being awarded as of 2008 with the withdrawal of Sim from participation and has been replaced by the SPACE Prize.
2001
Short-listed works, listed alphabetically by title, with winner in boldface.- All The Wrong Places by Tom Galambos
- Askari Hodari #1 by Glen Brewer
- Darklanders #1 by Philip Alan Gregory
- Faith: A Fable by Bill Knapp
- Happy Ever After in the Marketplace by Tony ConsiglioTony ConsiglioAntonino Gilligan "Tony" Consiglio is an American cartoonist. He has had two graphic novels, More or Less and 110 Percent, published by Top Shelf Comics.- Education :...
- Jumbo Jape by Sean Bieri
- Reporter #1 by Dylan Williams
2002
Short-listed works, listed alphabetically by title, with winner in boldface.- Amelia Rules!Amelia Rules!Amelia Rules! is the title of a comic book series written and drawn by Jimmy Gownley. Amelia Rules! follows the life of Amelia Louise McBride as she adjusts to life in a new town after her parents' divorce causes her to leave life in Manhattan...
#2 by Jimmy Gownley
Paul Hornschemeier
Paul Hornschemeier is a cartoonist based in Chicago, Illinois, known for his thought-provoking explorations of the layered complexities of human life in his work.-Biography:...
2003
Short-listed works, listed alphabetically by title, with winner in boldface.- Askari Hodari #3 by Glen Brewer
- Attic Wit #4 by Matt Dembicki, Rafal Gosieniecki, Marek Turek, Mariuz Zawadzki, Krzysztof Kaluszka
- The Gypsy Lounge by Jasen Lex
- Happy Town #7 by Justin Madson
- pop gun war: chapters 2, 4 and 5 by Farel DalrympleFarel DalrympleFarel Dalrymple is an American artist and alternative comics creator. He is best known for his award-winning comics series Pop Gun War.-Career:...
- Possum at Large #1 by Chad Lambert
- Street Angel #1 by Dick Troutman & Brian Maruca
2004
Short-listed works, listed alphabetically by title, with winner in boldface.Eric Adams (artist)
Eric Adams is an illustrator, writer, cartoonist and graphic designer. Best known in comics as the creator of the series Lackluster World, which was nominated for the 2004 Howard E. Day Prize, the 2008 and 2010 Space Prize, and is the winner of the 2010 Champion City Award for Best Limited Series...
Max Hamm, Fairy Tale Detective — The Long Ever After Chapter 2: Glass Slipper by Frank Cammuso Nisha #1 by Robert Gavila Obsessive Crush by Pat Lewis
Andy Runton
Andy Runton is the creator of the graphic novel series Owly, first published in 2005 by Top Shelf. Before he worked on Owly he was a graphic designer. His artwork is a reflection of his affection for wildlife. Andy currently resides in Atlanta, GA. In 2005, Runton won the Ignatz Award for Promising...
2005
Short-listed works, listed alphabetically by title, with winner in boldface.- Icecreamlandia #2 Eve Englezos & Josh Moutray
- "Justin’s Big Chance" by Anton Bogaty (in Slam Bang #7)
- The Lone and Level Sands by A. David LewisA. David LewisAaron "A." David Lewis is an American comic book and graphic novel writer. He is also a comics scholar focusing on literary theory and religious studies.-Biography:...
(writer) and mpMann, also known as Marvin Perry Mann - Maxwell the Demon by Tonia Walden (in Attic Wit #6)
- Point Pleasant #1 by Chad Lambert (writer) and Steve Black, Ryan Scott, Dan Barlow & Jason Moser (artists)
- Static Dreaming by Erik K. Siano
- Zig Zag #1 by J. Chris Campbell
2006
Short-listed works, listed alphabetically by title, with winner in boldface.2007
Short-listed works, listed alphabetically by title, with winner in boldface.- Day Break Vol.1 by Brian RalphBrian RalphBrian Ralph is a U.S. alternative cartoonist. His illustrations have appeared in Wired and the New York Post. His debut graphic novel Cave-In was nominated for three Harvey Awards, one Eisner Award, and listed as one of the Comics Journals "five best comics of 1999". His second graphic novel...
- The Ineffables: Political Science by Craig Bogart
- Mr. Big by Matt & Carol Dembicki
- Skull Pen #1 by Robert James Algeo
- Victims at the End of the World by Rickey Gonzales
- W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G Technical Pamphlet by Ed PiskorEd PiskorEd Piskor is an alternative comics artist operating out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a former student of The Kubert School and is best known for his artistic collaborations with underground comics pioneers Harvey Pekar of American Splendor fame, and Jay Lynch who illustrates Garbage Pail Kids...