Batman, Spider-Man Lead 2025 Eisner Nominees

The prestigious 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards nominees have been announced, spotlighting the finest achievements in comics - considered the medium's equivalent to the Oscars. This year's nominations highlight standout creators and publishers from across the comic book industry.

Publisher Powerhouses

Fantagraphics leads with an impressive 24 nominations (plus 1 shared), followed closely by DC Comics with 10 nominations (plus 9 shared). Wonder Woman scribe Tom King emerges as the most-nominated creator with four nods, while several others earned three nominations each.

Former IGN Editor Recognized

Comics fans may recognize former IGN Comics editor Joey Esposito among the nominees. His series The Pedestrian with Sean Von Gorman secured a Best New Series nomination, competing against high-profile titles like Absolute Batman.

The Judges Spoke

The judging panel - featuring industry professionals like John Jennings, Ebony Flowers, and James Maddox - selected nominees from across diverse comic formats and genres published between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

Ceremony Details

The winners will be revealed during Comic-Con International's ceremony at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel on July 25. Below are highlights from this year's extensive nominations list:

Best Short Story

Selections include Ross Murray's "Anything Sinister," Chris Ware's "Day 1703," and Pam Wye's poignant "Water I've Loved: Moving Day."

Best Single Issue/One-Shot

Standouts range from Isabella Rotman's Abortion Pill Zine to Charles Burns' Unwholesome Love.

Best Continuing Series

Popular ongoing titles like Detective Comics and Ultimate Spider-Man vie against indie favorites Santos Sisters.

Best Limited Series

Tom King appears again with Animal Pound, alongside DC's Alan Scott: The Green Lantern.

Best New Series

The Pedestrian competes with DC's Absolute Universe launches and Kieron Gillen's The Power Fantasy.

Best Publication Design

Creative excellence shines in the Batman Year One Artist's Edition and Fantagraphics' Bill Ward collection.

Best Writer

The prestigious category features Tom King, Ram V, and Kelly Thompson among others.

Best Cover Artist

Tula Lotay receives recognition for her striking Dawnrunner and Helen of Wyndhorn covers.

Comics enthusiasts can explore more outstanding work through IGN's Best Comic Book Series picks, highlighting DC's acclaimed Absolute Universe launch.