Comic book ‘cancel pigs’ can officially mourn the loss of comic book journalism (that they CAUSED), as even the San Diego Comic-Con doesn’t think comic book news sites are important enough to be given their own category this year. There is much weeping and gnashing of teeth. And some are sad they can’t wear their best dress to the Eisners anymore.
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The 2024 Eisner Awards, a prestigious event in the comic book industry, have sparked controversy with their decision to eliminate the “Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism” category. This move has been met with dismay by many in the comics journalism community, as it represents a significant shift in how the Eisners, often referred to as the “Oscars” of the comic book world, recognize excellence in the field.
The Eisner Awards, overseen by Comic-Con International: San Diego and administered by Jackie Estrada since 1990, have faced criticism for struggling to appropriately recognize comics journalism. The recent decision to merge the Periodical/Journalism category with the Comics-Related Book category has exacerbated concerns. Critics argue that this consolidation dilutes the unique qualities of each medium, treating websites, magazines, and books as if they were the same, thereby undermining the distinct contributions of each form to the field of comics journalism.
Historically, the Eisners have had a tumultuous relationship with the Comics Journalism category. The category was previously eliminated in 2003, only to be reinstated the following year. This pattern of removal and reinstatement has occurred multiple times, indicating ongoing uncertainty about the place of journalism within the awards structure.
The decision to merge categories in 2024 has raised concerns about the future of comics journalism recognition at the Eisners. Some suggest that the solution would be to further divide and clarify categories to better champion and promote diverse forms of comics-related writing. This could include creating separate awards for Comics-Related Journalism and Comics-Related Periodicals, each with its own distinct criteria.
The impact of this change is significant, as the Eisner Awards play a crucial role in highlighting the best work in the comic book industry. The exclusion of a dedicated journalism category has led to worries about the marginalization of comics journalism, which, even on its less impressive days, contributes to discourse and serves as a form of free marketing for the industry.
The Eisner Awards’ decision to remove the Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism category for 2024 has sparked a debate about the recognition and value of comics journalism. This move reflects broader challenges in how the comic book industry values and acknowledges different forms of media and content creation within its realm.
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