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New York Comic Con 2026: Harvey Award Winners

Chad Burdette

By Chad Burdette

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The 2026 Harvey Awards were awarded last Saturday, October 9, 2026, at the Javits Center during New York Comic Con, at the live event whosted by Brad and Lisa Gullickson, of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast.

NYCC News:

 

Founded in 1988 and named for the visionary writer/artist/editor Harvey Kurtzman, the annual Harvey Awards have helped guide readers, retailers, librarians, and educators to hundreds of essential comics and graphic novels for almost four decades.

Nellie Kurtzman, Harvey Awards Steering Committee Co-Chair, said about the awards:

“My father believed early on that comics deserved to be taken seriously as art—art that could change how people see the world.

Every one of these nominees carries that forward. They’re books that entertain you, challenge you, surprise you, and stick with you long after the last page.”

Harvey Kurtzman (1924–1993) was one of the most influential creators in comics history. Best known as the creator of MAD, he revolutionized American satire while proving comics could shape popular culture in profound and lasting ways.

 

The Harveys recognize the year’s top achievements in comic book and graphic novel publishing across seven categories:

 

Book of the Year Nominees

The Harvey Awards’ highest honor recognizes the year’s best work, in an effort to help guide readers, retailers, librarians, and educators to essential titles.

Winner: Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo by Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta (DC)

Digital Book of the Year Nominees

This category honors creators who are redefining publishing through digital-first storytelling and innovation.

Winner: The Lycan by Mike Carey, Thomas Jane, David James Kelly, and Diego Yapur (Comixology Originals)

Best Children’s Book Nominees


This category honors outstanding comics and graphic novels that inspire young readers through imaginative storytelling, memorable characters, and accessible adventures.

Winner: Inbetweens by Faith Erin Hicks (First Second)

Best Young Adult Book Nominees

This category recognizes exceptional graphic novels and comics that engage YA readers through compelling storytelling, unforgettable characters, and powerful themes.r.

Winner: This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki & Nicole Goux (Abrams Fanfare)

 

 

Best Manga Nominees


This category celebrates the artistry and storytelling of manga, honoring the works and creators carrying one of the world’s most influential comics traditions to readers everywhere.

“Manga continues to influence creators, readers, and storytellers around the world. These nominees represent extraordinary craftsmanship and show why manga remains one of the most dynamic forces in global publishing,” – Chip Mosher, Harvey Awards Steering Committee Co-Chair.

Winner: Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa & Takashi Nagasaki (Kana/Abrams)

 

Best International Book Nominees

This category recognizes outstanding comics and graphic novels from around the world, spotlighting the creators and stories expanding the medium beyond borders and languages.

Winner: Nocturnos by Laura Perez (Fantagraphics)

 

Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel Nominees

This category recognizes comics’ ongoing influence on television, film, streaming, and interactive entertainment.

Winner: Spider-Noir (Prime Video/MGM+). Based on Spider-Man Noir (Marvel Comics) by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky & Carmine Di Giandomenico

 

Also Awarded at the Ceremony:

Sophie Castille Award for Comics in Translation

 

True Colors: Growing Up Weird in the ‘90s by Elise Gravel, translated by Montana Kane, published by Drawn and Quarterly
Heartcore by Št?pánka Jislová, translated by Martha Kuhlman, published by Pennsylvania University Press
Not on Display by Zelba, translated by Alice Yang, published by Helvetiq
Petra Chérie by Attilio Micheluzzi, translated by Jamie Richards, published by Fantagraphics
Witchcraft by Sole Otero, translated by Andrea Rosenberg, published by Fantagraphics

Winner: True Colors: Growing Up Weird in the ‘90s by Elise Gravel, translated by Montana Kane, published by Drawn and Quarterly

Harvey Awards Hall of Fame Inductees

Posthumous Inductees

 

Congrats to the winners and thanks to all the nominees for making 2025 such a great year in comics.

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