2020 RINGO AWARD Winners Announced

The Comics Industry Celebrates the 2020 Ringo Awards BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - October 25, 2020 - Comic creative professionals, publishers, retailers, and fans came together (virtually) Saturday night, October 24, 2020 to experience the comic book industry celebrating recognition of their peers, co-workers, and competitors at the 2020 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards. This year's Ringo Awards was sponsored by Cards, Comics & Collectibles, the Baltimore Comic-Con, and Mainframe Comic Con, as well as Bad Idea, BOOM! Studios, Geppi Family Enterprises, Rocketship Entertainment, Source Point Press, Tapas Media, and WEBTOON. The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards is an annual celebration of the creativity, skill and fun of comics. The nomination ballot is determined by fans and pros alike. Geoff Johns, award-winning comic book writer of titles such as DC Comics' Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. and Doomsday Clock, and screenwriter, Executive Producer, and Showrunner of The WB's Stargirl, honored the Ringo Awards as the 2020 keynote presenter at the event, sponsored by Geppi Family Enterprises. Film and comics legend, Kevin Smith opened the show and introduced his friend, Geoff, as the keynote speaker. Winners of the 2020 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards are: Fan Favorites: Sponsored by Rocketship Entertainment: Favorite Hero: Clove from SubZero (WEBTOON) Favorite Villain: John from unOrdinary (WEBTOON) Favorite New Series: Fangs Favorite New Talent: Sinran Favorite Publisher: Tapas Media Jury and Fan Winners: Sponsored by Source Point Press: Best Colorist: Jordie Bellaire Best Cover Artist: Sana Takeda Best Original Graphic Novel: Snow, Glass, Apples, Dark Horse Comics Best Presentation in Design: Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo: The Complete Grasscutter Artist Select, IDW Publishing Sponsored by Tapas Media: Best Letterer: Nate Piekos Best Inker: Sandra Hope Best Webcomic: Fried Rice, Erica Eng (https://friedricecomic.com/)  Best Comic Strip or Panel: Nancy, Olivia Jaimes, Andrews McMeel Universal  Sponsored by Bad Idea: Mike Wieringo Spirit Award: Superman Smashes the Klan, DC Comics  Sponsored by BOOM! Studios: Best Anthology: Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Sirens, Archaia (BOOM! Studios) Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel: Guts, Graphix/Scholastic Best Humor Comic: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, DC Comics Best Writer: Mariko Tamaki Sponsored by WEBTOON: Best Non-fiction Comic Work: They Called Us Enemy, Top Shelf (IDW Publishing) Best Artist or Penciller: Sanford Greene Best Series: Bitter Root, Image Comics Best Single Issue or Story: Usagi Yojimbo #6, IDW Publishing Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist): Stan Sakai In addition, the Baltimore Comic-Con would like to thank those individuals who presented at this year's award ceremony, including: ceremony opener Kevin Smith; Keynote speaker Geoff Johns; Travis McIntire, Tom Akel, Gene Luen Yang, Todd Dezago, Craig Rousseau, Mark Waid, Matt Wieringo, Jill Thompson, and Jamar Nicholas. We would also like to thank John Gallagher for his contributions to our awards ceremony presentation, as well as Mainframe Comic Con for producing. Please join us next year for the fifth annual Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards taking place at the 21st annual Baltimore Comic-Con on October 23, 2021, and keep an eye on our website and social media accounts below for 2021 ballot information. Click Below to Follow Us! About Mike Wieringo Michael Lance "Mike" Wieringo was known to fans and friends as "Ringo", which is how he signed his artwork. His comics artist graced the pages of DC Comics' The Flash, Adventures of Superman, Batman, and Robin, Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Sensational Spider-Man, and Rogue, and his co-creation Tellos. He passed away on August 12, 2007 at the young age of 44 from an apparent heart attack. About the Ringo Awards The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards is an annual celebration of the creativity, skill and fun of comics. The Ringo Awards recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories, and are the only industry awards nominated by fans and pros alike, with final voting by the comic professional community. Launched in 2017, the awards ceremony is held annually at the Baltimore Comic-Con. Further details are available at www.ringoawards.com. About The Baltimore Comic-Con Live   The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 1st year of bringing the comic book industry to the Internet for a live streaming event. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomicconlive.com.

GEOFF JOHNS Keynote Speaker At RINGO AWARDS Saturday

Kevin Smith to Introduce Geoff Johns as 2020 Ringo Awards Keynote Speaker BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - October 21, 2020 - The 2020 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards will be presented at the Ringo Awards Ceremony in conjunction with Baltimore Comic-Con Live on the evening of Saturday, October 24, 2020. This year, the event is open to pros and fans alike to virtually attend the Award Ceremony and spend a fun evening with the comic book professional community. We recommend ordering crab cakes for your takeout dinner that evening.

The Ringo Awards Committee is proud to announce the addition of comics industry veteran writer, executive, and film and television producer Geoff Johns to the 2020 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards ceremony as the Keynote Address speaker!  Film and comics legend, Kevin Smith will open the show and introduce his friend, Geoff, as the keynote speaker.

Geoff Johns  is an award-winning comic book writer and screenwriter. After graduating Michigan State University, Geoff moved to Los Angeles and began assisting legendary Superman director Richard Donner. While filming on set in New York, Geoff started his comic book career with Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. for DC Comics. A New York Times best-selling author, Geoff has written some of the most recognized and highly-acclaimed superhero stories of the modern era, the most recent being the critically-acclaimed Watchmen sequel entitled Doomsday Clock with longtime collaborator, illustrator Gary Frank.

Under his Mad Ghost Productions banner, Geoff currently serves as an Executive Producer and Showrunner on Warner Bros. Television series Stargirl, which he created for The CW, among other various film and television projects. Geoff was proudly born in Detroit. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

"Both Geoff and Kevin have attended the Baltimore Comic-Con in the past, so this is a great fit for the virtual convention," said Marc Nathan, Baltimore Comic-Con promoter. "Also, both knew Mike Wieringo and have some special memories that I, personally, can't wait to hear."

Voting on the 2020 Final Ballot was restricted to the comic book industry creative community -- anyone involved in and credited with creating comics professionally. Don't miss the presentation of final ballot winners, Fan-Only Favorites, and the Mike Wieringo Spirit Award on the evening of Saturday, October 24th, 2020 by clicking here!

Companies, organizations, or individuals interested in sponsorship of the 2019 Ringo Awards may discuss opportunities to do so by emailing us at contact@ringoawards.com.

STAR WARS And More Panels At BALTIMORE COMIC CON ONLINE

Cosplay, D&D, Game Shows, Spies, Horror, Star Wars, and More at BCC 2020 Live BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - October 22, 2020 - Join us for the 1st annual Baltimore Comic-Con Live, a FREE ONLINE EVENT streaming the weekend of October 23-25, 2020! Come check out our retailers, exhibitors, artists alley, programming, and the Ringo Awards live! We are presenting an amazing range of topics in our 2020 virtual programming. Regardless of if you're a cosplayer, a gamer, a movie buff, or just a reader, there's sure to be something for you!   TWIZTID Presents: Haunted High-Ons Panelists: Dirk Manning, Marianna Pescosta, Drena Jo Host: Joshua Werner Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 12pm ET / 9am PT   Joshua Werner joins Dirk Manning and the creative team behind the Twiztid comic series Haunted High-Ons: The Darkness Rises to discuss its creation, the three Ringo Award nominations, and the exciting things coming next.     TERROR IN THE PAGES: Making a Horror Comic Panelists: Afua Richardson, Tim Seely, Jeremy Haun, Mike Moreci, Jim Terry Host: John Siuntres Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 2pm ET / 11am PT   We all love horror, especially the comic creators on this panel. Join us for a group chat to discuss everything we find chilling and downright terrifying in comics.     EVIL TED SMITH: Creating Foam Cosplay Panelists: Evil Ted Smith Host: Chuck Lindsey Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 3pm ET / 12pm PT   From Hunger Games to Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek to The Walking Dead, Evil Ted has worked in the movie industry doing visual effects, prop, and model making for 28 years. In this LIVE demo, he will show you the secrets to making realistic cosplay pieces right at home. TOTALLY AWESOME COMIC BOOK GAMESHOW!!! (or "Stump Tom Brevoort") Panelists: Tom Brevoort Host: Chuck Lindsey Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 4pm ET / 1pm PT   Watch as contestants compete in a Marvel Trivia Showdown to claim Ultimate Fandom Supremacy. Three rounds of gameshow action to see who knows more about comics than Marvel Executive Editor, Tom Brevoort.     SPIES LIKE COMICS Panelists: Stephanie Phillips, Jeff Parker, Brian Stelfreeze, Doug Wagner Host: Robert Meyer Burnett Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 4pm ET / 1pm PT   From secret agents to international super criminals, spy comics have been a tent pole of the comic book genre from the very beginning. Join host Robert Meyer Burnett as he delves deep into everything we love about Spy Comics and the hottest titles currently on the shelves.     DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Live Game Panelists: Tom Akel, Jim Zub, Troy Little, Cecil Castellucci, Joel Daly Host: Joel Daly Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 11pm ET / 8pm PT   Join the most popular players LIVE for a D&D session for the ages. Dungeon Masters and Players include Tom Akel, Jim Zub, Troy Little, Cecil Castellucci, Joel Daly, and Sal Crivelli.     WEB COMICS: What's Next in Digital? Panelists: Dean Haspiel, Sanford Greene, Megan Stevenson, Michael Son Host: Tom Akel Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 12pm ET / 9am PT   Join Dean Haspiel (2017 Ringo Award winner for The Red Hook), Sanford Greene(2018 Ringo Award winner for 1000), Megan Stevenson (2020 Ringo nominee for The Croaking), and Tapas VP of Content Michael Son for a discussion with Rocketship Entertainment Publisher Tom Akel (Backchannel) on the evolving landscape of digital comics and how creators can evaluate their opportunities versus the traditional market.     AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN COMICS Panelists: Stan Sakai, Dean Haspiel, Erica Schultz, with Dave Kelly and Alex Segura Host: Gene Kannenberg, Jr. Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 3pm ET / 12pm PT   A discussion on how comics use the fantastic to tell deeply personal stories. Bucking the conventional wisdom that if you focus on fiction there's no personal truth to it, this panel brings together creators who channel their own lives and experiences through the limitless potential of big characters and other worlds. Join 2020 Ringo nominees Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Erica Schultz (Forgotten Home), and Dave Kelly(Tales of the Night Watchman) with 2017 Ringo winner Dean Haspiel (The Red Hook) and Alex Segura (The Black Ghost, Co-President Archie Comics). Moderated by Gene Kannenberg, Jr.     STAR WARS COMICS Panelists: Charles Soule, Katie Cook, Greg Pak, Mike Moreci Host: Alden Diaz Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 3pm ET / 12pm PT   Explore the world and history of Star Wars comics from the creators that know it best!!! Join host Alden Diaz for a very special look into a galaxy far far away with panelists Charles Soule, Katie Cook, Greg Pak, and Mike Moreci.   "What a cornucopia of concepts," said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. "All of these panels are fascinating in their own right, and feature some of the industry's authorities on their respective topics. This is going to be a great weekend!"

BCC Announces Saturday Panel On KING IN BLACK

More Spotlights, More Comics Panels, and Todd McFarlane at BCC 2020!

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - October 22, 2020 - Join us for the 1st annual Baltimore Comic-Con Live, a FREE ONLINE EVENT streaming the weekend of October 23-25, 2020! Come check out our retailers, exhibitors, artists alley, programming, and the Ringo Awards live! Even as we're nearing D-Day and H-Hour for the show, we've continued to add amazing panels to our 2020 programming that you won't want to miss!

KING IN BLACK Panelists: Donny Cates & Ryan Stegman Host: TBD Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 1pm ET / 10am PT   The countdown to the biggest Marvel event of the year, King in Black, starts at Baltimore Comic-Con LIVE with creators Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman!!!

PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON: Creator Spotlight Panelists: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Host: John Siuntres Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 1pm ET / 10am PT   Join us for an exclusive interview with writer Philip Kennedy Johnson on DC Comics' Future State, House of El, Superman: Worlds of War, and more!!!

TERRY MOORE: Creator Spotlight Panelists: Terry Moore Host: Amy Dallen Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 2pm ET / 11pm PT   Join legendary comic creator Terry Moore for a one-on-one Q&A with host Amy Dallen. Terry will be taking your LIVE chat questions at the end of the panel, so get in that live chat!!!

BAD IDEA: BEGINS IN 2021 Panelists: Matt Kindt & David Lapham Host: Aaron Haaland Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 3pm ET / 12pm PT   Only single issue comics at local comic shops? No trades? No variant covers? These are the insane marketing ploys of the newest comic publisher on the block: BAD IDEA. Join Matt Kindt (Sweet Tooth) and David Lapham (Stray Bullets) the creators behind BI's first release Hero Trade as they talk to retailer/podcaster Aaron Haaland (A Comics Store) about this bold new way of telling comic book stories.

DENNIS HALLUM: Creator Spotlight Panelists: Dennis Hallum, Matthew Klein, John Petrie Host: Matthew Klein Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 5pm ET / 2pm PT   X-O Manowar, Spider-Man, Darth Vader, and so many more. In this entertaining and insightful panel, New York Times bestselling author and Harvey Award-winning writer Dennis Hallum discusses his impressive career in comics, offers advice to aspiring writers, and explains what it's like crafting all-new adventures for iconic comic book characters! This live panel is presented by Valiant Entertainment and will also feature Valiant's VP of Sales & Marketing Matthew Klein and Senior Manager Sales & Merchandise John Petrie.

50 YEARS OF OVERSTREET: w/ Todd McFarlane, Kevin Nowlan, & John K. Snyder III Panelists: Todd McFarlane, Kevin Nowlan, John K. Snyder III, Mark Huesman  Host: JC Vaughn Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 4pm ET / 1pm PT   The Overstreet Price Guide has been the bible of comic book collecting and pricing for 50 years. To celebrate the milestone, Overstreet's JC Vaughn talks to artists Todd McFarlane, Kevin Nowlan, and others about iconic covers that have made the publication as collectable as the comic book price info within.

"These are just monsters of the industry," said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. "Everyone participating this weekend is either already legendary or on the path to being so. We're thrilled to have everyone participating, and can't wait to hear what they have to say!"