Awards

Nickelodeon Magazine Comics Awards 2009

The readers have spoken - and the results of the first Nickelodeon Magazine Comics Awards are in. Thanks to everyone who voted, and congratulations to the winning comics, characters, haircut, and piece of cheese. 

Judges’ Choices: Nell Brinkley, E. Simms Campbell

Voters’ Choices: Alison Bechdel, Howard Cruse, Stan Sakai, Louise Simonson, Don and Maggie Thompson, Bill Watterson

Cartoonist Bill Watterson created the strip Calvin and Hobbes, which was syndicated by Universal Press Syndicate from 1985 to 1995. The wildly popular series featured the highly imaginative little boy Calvin and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who came to life only with Calvin. In 1986, Watterson became the youngest cartoonist ever to receive the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award—the industry's highest honor. Watterson refused all merchandising for the characters, and after its 10-year run, he ended the series, saying that he had done all he could with Calvin and Hobbes. The final strip ran on December 31, 1995. 

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The list of voter's nominations starts at 43:45

Bill Watterson was not present, so Sergio Aragonés accepts at 51:17

Description: 

The “Oscars” of the comics industry honor comics creators and their works in 32 categories. This virtual ceremony is hosted by Phil LaMarr, the actor/voice actor/comedian known for roles in animated series including Green Lantern/John Stewart and Ed Reiss in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, Hermes Conrad in Futurama, and the title characters on both Samurai Jack and Static Shock. Sergio Aragonés will announce this year's Eisner Hall of Fame inductees and Ruth Clampett will present the 2020 Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award recipients.