Fanbase Press’ coverage of the 2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards continues with the “Countdown to the Eisners” series. From Wednesday, May 29, through Wednesday, July 10, 2019, Fanbase Press will highlight each of the Eisner Awards’ 31 nomination categories, providing comic book industry members and readers alike the opportunity to learn more about the nominees and their work. Stay tuned for Fanbase Press’ continued coverage of the Eisner Awards, including live coverage of the ceremony at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 19.
The Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series has been awarded annually since 1998, and previous winners include Sandman (3 years in a row), 100 Bullets (twice), Saga (four times so far), and many more.
Here are the 2019 Eisner Award nominees for the Best Humor Publication category:
Batman by Tom King et al. (DC)
“King sets a new stage and tone for Batman and Gotham.” —PopMatters
Tom King (who just so happens to be an ex-CIA agent in addition to his roles as comic book writer and novelist) has gotten rave reviews for his run on Batman which sees the Dark Knight confronted by two new superheroes defending his home city: Gotham and Gotham Girl. The future will soon see King moving on from Batman to help build the cinematic DC universe, given the announcement that he’ll be co-writing New Gods with acclaimed director Ava DuVernay (When They See Us).
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Gasolina by Sean Mackiewicz and Niko Walter (Skybound/Image)
Following Amalia and Randy (who are described by the publisher as fugitives, rebels, and newlyweds), Gasolina is the story of two “unlikely leaders in the fight against a new cartel which uses inhuman tactics to ignite the most monstrous war Mexico—and the world—has ever seen.” Partially inspired by the real-world horrors of the narco drug wars, this comic also has supernatural horror elements blended into its gritty, grounded tale.
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Giant Days by John Allison, Max Sarin, and Julaa Madrigal (BOOM! Box)
According the the publisher, when Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago, they became fast friends. Now, away from home for the first time, all three are looking to reinvent themselves. “But in the face of hand-wringing boys, “personal experimentation,” influenza, mystery-mold, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of “academia,” they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive.”
This critically acclaimed series is popular with fans of Nimona and Lumberjanes.
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The Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett, and Ruy José (Marvel)
Capitalizing on the horror elements of the character, The Immortal Hulk sees Bruce Banner not only on the run from those he once called friends, but also struggling with a something internal and dark. The Hulk holds the key to the evil growing within Banner and, in the end, may be the last hope for humanity.
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Runaways by Rainbow Rowell and Kris Anka (Marvel)
“Runaways represents not just a high mark for the franchise, but one of the best teen-centric books published by the ‘Big Two’ of Marvel and DC Comics in recent memory.” – Paste
Picking up where the previous run left off, but also having received praise for its accessibility to new readers, Runaways continues the tale of a tight-knit group of teenagers who discover their parents are supervillains.
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