2006 published works and events: please list here

[Gary Chaloner]

This thread is for listing all works released in the voting year -- January 1 to December 31, 2006 -- and the suggested category for the work to be included in.

PLEASE NOTE: These are not final nominations, just a listing of titles to help people remember what was released over the year... and to assist in putting them in the right category.

Feel free to correct or update information in this thread as it develops. We want it as correct as possible!

Here are the categories:

ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR
People's Choice Award from the top three nominees.
Australian artist, publisher, entrepreneur or event. Business or creative.

RETAIL OUTLET OF THE YEAR
People's Choice Award from the top three nominees.
In recognition of Australian retail excellence and support in 2005.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Jury Selection from the top three nominees.
In recognition of design excellence in 2005 by an Australian. Web site design, book design, lettering, promotional materials, et al.

WEBCOMIC OR COMIC STRIP OF THE YEAR
Jury Selection from the top three nominees.
Produced by Australian creators. In recognition of excellence in comics distributed via the web or in magazines and newspapers in 2005.

SINGLE ISSUE OR STORY OF THE YEAR
Jury Selection from the top three nominees.
In recognition of excellence in a particular issue, story arc or short story in 2005 by an Australian creator/s. Print or web.

SMALL PRESS TITLE OF THE YEAR
200 copies and under, photocopied
Jury Selection from the top three nominees.
Mini comics, zines featuring Australian comic content etc.

INDEPENDENT PRESS TITLE OF THE YEAR
Over 201 copies photocopied or printed. Any number docuteched (ComiXpress or Lulu).
Jury Selection from the top three nominees.
Local publishers distributing only in Australia.
No OS distribution (individual OS mail order accepted).

INTERNATIONAL TITLE OF THE YEAR
Jury Selection from the top three nominees.
Titles distributed overseas (via Diamond, Titan etc.) and within Australia featuring Australian talent. Titles by Australian creators for overseas publishers.

WRITER OF THE YEAR
Jury Selection from the top three nominees.
In recognition of writing excellence in 2005 by an Australian creator. Print or web.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jury Selection from the top three nominees.
Full art, penciller, inker, colourist, painter or multimedia. In recognition of excellence in 2005 by an Australian creator. Print or web.

TALENT DESERVING WIDER RECOGNITION
People's Choice Award from the top three nominees.
In recognition of excellence in 2005. Print or web.

FAVOURITE FOREIGN COMIC BOOK TITLE OR GRAPHIC NOVEL
People's Choice Award from the top three nominees.
Favourite comic book or graphic novel (English or foreign language) released by overseas publishers during the year.

FAVOURITE FOREIGN CREATOR
People's Choice Award from the top three nominees.
Favourite international creator (artist, writer etc.) with work released during the year.

LEDGER OF HONOUR
People's Choice Award from the top three nominees.
Nominees chosen from Australian creators, publishers or retailers, past or present.

Thanks!

[Daren White]

Hey Gary,

I'll kick off:

I released or was involved in:

DeeVee trade paperback (collecting 2001, Molotov and Flange); and

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #200 (written by me and Eddie Campbell, art by Bart Sears).

Cheers

Daren

Edited in responce to Gary's question:

I think Micahel Evans should be up for best design for the DeeVee trade.

[Gary Chaloner]

Thanks Daren! What categories would these be best put into? From your POV?

Any other product released this year by anybody else?

[Li'l Sketchy]

Does it count if you only sold your stuff at Supanova? (I'm TRYING to find time to get more printed and sold elsewhere. Honest!) If so, then I made up OCD 1 - 3, and my 24 Hour Challenge. All small press. Only print runs of 50! (More to come. Honest!)

Maybe put me into talent deserving wider recognition also? I don't know. But I'll put myself forward for Small Press Title!

[matt g]

Hey Gary,

I released Surfing The Deathline, episode 1 & 2 through ComiXpress, and there were a couple of posters and a bunch of website redesigns that went along with it.

I've also got a character pinup in Badlands Taxi, last I heard.

Cheers,
Matt G.

[azahru]

The Ink - Volume 3 was published this year - I'm not sure if it's small press title or independent title.
Meus Officium Est Abysus was published this year - small press title

Impact Comics has my vote for best retailer of the year - they have a wall of Australian comics, well presented and looking fabulous. They have signings which really help promote local comics - after the Women in Comics signing Platinum Grit and The Dreaming out sold V for Vendetta when the movie had just come out! They help get comics into libraries and schools.

[Egofreaky]

I'd like to put Michael Li forward for Best Artist.

Can I nominate myself for the Achievement of the year with DoujiCon?

Speaking of which, are we going to attempt to distribute these at the next DoujiCon? If so, I know a place that does nice little trophy award things relatively cheaply ($65 for a half dozen little stone things)

[azahru]

[Ian T]

[Lee Gracie]

[Laocorn]

[Toiletcitycomics]

Hiya, thought i'd point out for everyone the activities of Brisbane comics people in the last year.

ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR

Dex Skateboard Exhibition - Giles Kilham, Brett Weekes

RETAIL OUTLET OF THE YEAR

Comics Etc, Rocking Horse Records and Ace Comics


WEBCOMIC OR COMIC STRIP OF THE YEAR

Plump Oyster by Ben Cee in Rave Magazine weekly


SMALL PRESS TITLE OF THE YEAR

Phatsville #9 Giles Kilham, Ben Cee, John Stewart
Phatsville #10 Giles Kilham, Ben Cee, John Stewart
AlienStew John Stewart
Golgotha Jules Faber
The Big Time Brisbane Comics Revue - Breet Weekes, Will Kelly, Giles Kilham, Ben Cee, Luke Weber, John Stewart, Tonia Walden, Dan Gibbs, Mr J, Mel Stringer, and Jase Harper
Empty Postulation - Luke Besse, Will Kelly
The Man With An Ashtray on his Head - Will Kelly
Heroic Heroes #4,5 - Will Kelly
Meus Officium Est Abysus - Tonia Walden
Girlie Pains - Mel Stringer


WRITER OF THE YEAR
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Andy Finlayson
Ben Constantine
Brett Weekes
Dan Gibbs
Giles Kilham
Glenn Manders
Jase Harper
John Stewart
Jules Faber
Luke Weber
Mel Stringer
Mr J
Steve Martinez
Tonia Walden
Will Kelly

TALENT DESERVING WIDER RECOGNITION
As above


Just in hopes of letting everyone know there is some real quality work coming out of Brisbane, if i've missed anyone i do apologise. That said, from looking through previous Ledger award winners, i'm surprised not to see (non Brisbaners) Ben Hutchings or David Blumenstein's work there. I'd also like to mention Tom Bonin who is doing some awesome work on 'Dicks' but i don't recall hearing it get much of a mention in the past. [/b]

[David Bird]

[makepeace]

Challengers of the Month '05 was released this year - published by MakePeace Media LTD. That would fall into small press I think.

I'd like to nominate Jacen Carpenter for production design for the cover of the book.

I'm currently shifting our charity store to our new sponsors servers but I'll have the book back up for sale by the weekend.

[jacen_c]

I'd like to suggest the following:

Achievement of the Year: Troy Kealley for winning the SPA Idol 2006 with "Badlands Taxi"

Webcomic of the Year:
"Gaboury Island" by Edward J Grug
"Activities for Rainy Days" by Jessica Mcloud
"Maxwell the Demon" by Tonia Walden

Retail Outlet of the Year: "Comics Etc" in Brisbane (for supplying comics to me in the middle of nowhere)