Batman, Spider-Man Lead 2025 Eisner Nominees

The prestigious 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards nominations have been announced, celebrating the finest achievements in comics over the past year - often referred to as the "Oscars of the comics world".

Publisher Standouts

Fantagraphics leads the nominations with 24 (plus 1 shared), followed closely by DC Comics with 10 (plus 9 shared). Wonder Woman scribe Tom King emerges as the most nominated creator with 4 nods, with several others receiving 3 nominations apiece.

Ceremony Details

Winners will be revealed at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25 during the awards ceremony at Hilton Bayfront Hotel.

Notable Nominees

Best Short Story

• "Anything Sinister" by Ross Murray
• "Day 1703" by Chris Ware
• "Pig" by Stacy Gougoulis
• DC Pride selections

Best Series Honors

• Continuing Series: Detective Comics, Fantastic Four
• Limited Series: Alan Scott: Green Lantern, The Deviant
• New Series: Absolute Batman, The Pedestrian

Special Recognition Categories

• Adaptation: The Road, Winnie-the-Pooh
• International Works: European and Asian titles
• Academic Works: Comics and Modernism

Creative Excellence

Top creators recognized across writing, art, coloring and lettering categories demonstrate the vibrant talent propelling the industry forward.

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