List: Comic book awards and best-of lists (historical)

Awards

• Doug Wright Awards: https://sequentialpulp.ca/2022/06/19/winners-of-the-18th-annual-doug-wright-awards/
• Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics: https://dwaynemcduffie.com/
• Eisner Award: https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards-current-info
• Harvey Awards: https://www.harveyawards.com/
• Ignatz Award: https://www.smallpressexpo.com/ignatz-awards/
• Joe Shuster Award: https://joeshusterawards.com/
• The Prism Awards for Excellence in LGBTQ+ Comics: https://www.prismcomics.org/prism-awards/
• Sequential Magazine Awards: https://sequentialpulp.ca/sequential-magazine-awards/

Perennial

• AV Club: The best comics of the ’00s: https://www.avclub.com/the-best-comics-of-the-00s-1798220915
• AV Club: The 25 best comics of the 2010s: https://www.avclub.com/the-25-best-comics-of-the-2010s-1839672515
• Beat, The: The 100 Best Comics of the Decade: https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-100-best-comics-of-the-decade/?fbclid=IwAR25aFjORcDu63YkcUfujEtje7pEH9ShuunGSmExA-1N_fMf6uUovGN3D8U
• Books & Bao: 20 Best Queer Graphic Novels (+ Manga): https://booksandbao.com/lgbt-queer-graphic-novels-and-manga/#On_a_Sunbeam_by_Tillie_Walden
• CBR: 10 Greatest Fantagraphics Comics Of All Time: https://www.cbr.com/greatest-fantagraphics-comics-ever/#la-perdida-followed-a-quest-for-identity
• Comics Reporter, The: CR Sunday Feature: The Ten All-Time Best Long-Running Comics Series: https://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/index/cr_sunday_feature_the_top_ten_all_time_best_comics_series/
• Great God Pan Is Dead, The: The Best Comics of The Decade: http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2020/01/the-best-comics-of-decade.html
• Guardian, The: Sandman to Hark! A Vagrant: the best comics of the decade: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/dec/31/best-comics-of-the-decade-2010s-sandman-hark-a-vagrant?CMP=twt_books_b-gdnbooks&fbclid=IwAR2Z-YZuyjqyu-n14NxcXuXPH1IhtiF0NfCbzQKwoh4BcsPZ0sJCnZjMO7w
• Hooded Utilitarian: The International Best Comics Poll–Index and Introduction: https://www.hoodedutilitarian.com/2011/08/the-international-best-comics-poll-index-and-introduction/
• NPR: Let’s Get Graphic: 100 Favorite Comics And Graphic Novels: https://www.npr.org/2017/07/12/533862948/lets-get-graphic-100-favorite-comics-and-graphic-novels
  • The Negative Zone: What Didn’t Make Our Final List: https://www.npr.org/2017/07/12/536712921/the-negative-zone-what-didnt-make-our-final-list
• Sequential:
  • Introduction to Best of the Decade: Canadian Comix, 2010-2019 (English-language): https://sequentialpulp.ca/2020/01/13/introduction-to-best-of-the-decade-canadian-comix-2010-2019-english-language/
  • Best of the Decade: Canadian Comix 2010-2019 by Jenn Haines: https://sequentialpulp.ca/2020/01/14/25116/
  • Best of the Decade: Canadian Comix 2010-2019 by Kim Jooha: https://sequentialpulp.ca/2020/01/15/best-of-the-decade-canadian-comix-2010-2019-by-kim-jooha/
  • Best of the Decade: Canadian Comix, 2010-2019 by Candida Rifkind: https://sequentialpulp.ca/2020/01/16/best-of-the-decade-canadian-comix-2010-2019-by-candida-rifkind/
  • Best of the Decade: Canadian Comix 2010-2019 by Andrew Woodrow-Butcher: https://sequentialpulp.ca/2020/01/13/best-of-the-decade-canadian-comix-2010-2019-by-andrew-woodrow-butcher/
  • Comics of the Decade, 2000-2009: https://sequentialpulp.ca/2011/01/05/comics-of-the-decade-2000-2009/
• TCJ: Top 100 Comics of the 20th Century: https://www.listchallenges.com/the-comic-journals-top-100-comics-of-the-20th

2022

• CBC: The best Canadian comics of 2022: https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2022-1.6681575
• Guardian, The: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/dec/03/the-best-comics-and-graphic-novels-of-2022
• How to Love Comics: A Round Up Of All The Best Comics & Graphic Novels Of 2022 Lists I Could Find: https://www.howtolovecomics.com/2023/01/04/best-comics-graphic-novels-lists-2022/
• Random Thoughts: The Best Comics of 2022: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2022/12/20/the-best-comics-of-2022/
• TCJ: The Best Comics of 2022: https://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-2022/

2021

• CBC: The best Canadian comics of 2021: https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2021-1.6286450
• GCRN: https://www.geekcastradio.com/comics/top-100-comics-of-2021/
• Guardian, The:
  • https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/dec/05/the-best-graphic-novels-of-2021
  • https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/dec/07/best-comics-and-graphic-novels-of-2021
• NYPL: Best New Comics of 2021 for Adults: https://www.nypl.org/books-more/recommendations/comics/adults
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/88132-bechdel-s-secret-to-superhuman-strength-wins-pw-s-2021-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html
• Random Thoughts: The Best Comics of 2021: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2021/12/22/the-best-comics-of-2021/
• TCJ: The Best Comics of 2021: https://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-2021/

2020

• CBC: The best Canadian comics of 2020: https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2020-1.5840897
• GCRN: https://www.geekcastradio.com/comics/top-100-comics-of-2020/
• Great God Pan Is Dead, The:
  • http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2021/01/what-people-thought-were-best-comics-in.html
  • http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2020/01/revised-best-comics-of-decade-lists.html
  • http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2020/01/one-more-list.html
• Guardian, The: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/nov/28/best-comics-and-graphic-novels-of-2020
• New York Times, The: The Best Graphic Novels of 2020: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/books/review/best-graphic-novels.html
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/85141-kent-state-on-top-of-pw-s-2020-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html
• Random Thoughts: The Best Comics of 2020: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2021/03/05/the-best-comics-of-2020/
• TCJ: Best Of The Fests: https://www.tcj.com/best-of-the-fests/
• TCJ: The Best Comics of the Decade (Are All Judge Dredd): https://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-the-decade-are-all-judge-dredd/

2019

• CBC: The best Canadian comics of 2019: https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2019-1.5382861
• GCRN: https://www.geekcastradio.com/comics/top-100-comics-of-2019/
• Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/nov/30/best-comics-and-graphic-novels-of-2019
• Random Thoughts: The Best Comics of 2019: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2020/02/01/the-best-comics-of-2019/
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/81991-they-called-us-enemy-tops-pw-s-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html
• TCJ: The Best Comics of 2019: https://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-2019/

2018

• AutoStraddle: https://www.autostraddle.com/20-of-the-best-lgbt-graphic-novels-of-2018-443741/
• AV Club: https://www.avclub.com/the-best-comics-of-2018-1830657952
• Beat, The: https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-best-comics-of-2018/
• Booklist: https://www.booklistonline.com/Top-10-Graphic-Novels-2018-Sarah-Hunter/pid=9677963?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
• Book Marks: https://bookmarks.reviews/the-best-reviewed-books-of-2018-graphic-literature/
• Boston Globe, The: https://apps.bostonglobe.com/arts/graphics/2018/12/year-end-books-2018/#graphic-novels
• Bustle: https://www.bustle.com/p/8-graphic-novels-comics-that-make-really-thoughtful-unique-gifts-13161953
• CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2018-1.4944651
• Five Books: https://fivebooks.com/best-books/best-comics-2018/
• Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2018/12/07/the-best-graphic-novels-of-2018/?fbclid=IwAR08pF7JDvfW8ij0kt2aGzuyuejTYybZUgWQY-ZtKzKAdq19Ri5ExKaSh6E&sh=19886f0e4aad
• GCRN: https://www.geekcastradio.com/articles/top-100-comics-of-2018/
• Globe and Mail, The: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books/article-the-globe-100-our-favourite-books-of-2018/?fbclid=IwAR0_OTgFEpu7PHkWUfSXC5AvTbTUgJMAZEpXXR3ti0x-6sIXAn2s-TPkXY4#comics
• Guardian, The: https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2018/dec/01/guardian-review-best-books-of-2018
• Herald, The: https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/arts_ents/17298714.graphic-content-choice-best-graphic-novels-year/
• Hollywood Reporter, The: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/best-comics-2018-1171840/
• Huffpost: https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/2018-was-a-great-year-for-graphic-novels-here-s-proof_in_5c10aff5e4b06e80c3f92cbd?ncid=fcbklnkinhpmg00000001&fbclid=IwAR2HvxkZnkmw4UcWKc9qTMKgzKKm_3fKMVTKfRIj14CXEM9KebrnacK9z-g
• Library Journal: https://macmillanlibrary.com/2018/12/03/library-journals-best-books-of-2018/
• London Free Press, The: https://lfpress.com/entertainment/books/graphic-novel-on-vinyl-tops-my-list-of-the-years-best-graphic-novels
• New York Times, The: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/19/books/review/100-notable-books.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
• Nylon: https://www.nylon.com/best-illustrated-books-2018
• Observer, The: https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2018/dec/09/best-books-of-2018#graphic
• Paste: https://www.pastemagazine.com/comics/comics/the-25-best-comic-books-of-2018
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/78800-kupperman-s-all-the-answers-wins-pw-s-annual-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html
• Quietus, The: https://thequietus.com/articles/25844-best-comics-graphic-novels-2018
• Random Thoughts: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2018/12/31/the-best-comics-of-2018/
• Readings: https://www.readings.com.au/news/graphic-novels-and-comics-we-loved-in-2018
• TCJ: Best Comics: https://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-2018/
• TCJ: The Best Comics Of 2018: A Retail Perspective! https://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-2018-a-retail-perspective/
• Toledo Library: https://www.toledolibrary.org/blog/best-comics-and-graphic-novels-of-2018
• Under the Radar: https://undertheradarmag.com/blog/under_the_radars_holiday_gift_guide_2018_part_10_graphic_novels_and_books/
• Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/13/18136739/best-comics-2018-runaways-girl-town-emily-carroll
• Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/2018/12/best-comics-2018.html

2017

• CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-and-graphica-of-2017-1.4453579
• GCRN: https://www.geekcastradio.com/comics/top-100-comics-of-2017/
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/75675-my-favorite-thing-is-monsters-tops-annual-pw-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html
• Random Thoughts: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2017/12/14/the-best-comics-of-2017/
• Random Thoughts: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2017/06/22/not-the-best-comics-of-2017/
• TCJ: The Best Comics of 2017: https://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-2017/

2016

• GCRN: https://www.geekcastradio.com/comics/top-100-comics-of-2016/
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/72373-march-book-three-tops-10th-annual-pw-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html
• Random Thoughts: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2016/12/21/the-best-comics-of-2016/
• TCJ: The Best Comics of 2016 (According to Some):
• TCJ: The Best Short-Form Comics of 2016: https://www.tcj.com/the-best-short-form-comics-of-2016/

2015

• Great God Pan Is Dead: http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2015/12/my-favorite-comics-of-2015.html
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/69024-the-sculptor-tops-pw-s-10th-annual-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html
• Random Thoughts: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2015/12/15/the-best-comics-from-the-rest-of-2015/
• Random Thoughts: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2015/08/23/the-best-comics-of-2015-so-far/
• TCJ: Twenty Small Press Anthologies Of Note: https://www.tcj.com/twenty-small-press-anthologies-of-note/

2014

• Great God Pan Is Dead, The: http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2014/12/my-favorite-comics-of-2014.html
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/65081-this-one-summer-tops-pw-comics-world-s-2014-critics-poll.html
• TCJ: Best of 2014: https://www.tcj.com/best-of-2014-long-form-and-minicomics/
• TCJ: Our Best of 2014: https://www.tcj.com/our-best-of-2014/

2013

• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/60338-yang-tops-2013-pw-comics-world-critics-poll-with-boxers-and-saints.html
• TCJ: Minicomics Of Note: https://www.tcj.com/minicomics-of-note/

2012

• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/55420-ware-s-building-stories-tops-pw-comics-world-s-2012-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html
• TCJ: https://www.tcj.com/the-19-best-comics-of-2012/

2011

• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/50137-hark-a-vagrant-tops-2011-pw-comics-world-critic-s-poll.html
  • https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/45670-acme-20-tops-pwcw-s-fifth-annual-critics-poll.html
• TCJ: The Top 30 Minicomics of 2011: https://www.tcj.com/the-top-30-minicomics-of-2011/

2010

• Great God Pan Is Dead, The: http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2010/01/more-top-comics.html
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/41496-asterios-polyp-wins-fourth-annual-pwcw-critic-s-poll.html
• TCJ: Top 25 Minis of 2010: https://www.tcj.com/top-25-minis-of-2010/

2009

• Great God Pan Is Dead, The:
  • http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2009/12/best-comics-of-2009.html
  • http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2010/01/best-comics-of-2009-cont.html
  • http://www.thegreatgodpanisdead.com/2010/02/best-comics-of-2009-part-3.html
• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/12150-bottomless-tops-pw-comics-week-s-third-annual-critic-s-poll.html

2008

• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/9082-pilgrim-exit-wounds-top-second-annual-pwcw-critics-poll.html

2007

2006

• PW: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/12081-the-first-annual-pw-comics-week-critic-s-poll.html

2005

• TIME: https://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1142132,00.html

2004

2003

• TIME via Ottawa Citizen via D&Q: https://drawnandquarterly.com/press/ottawa-citizen-reprints-timecoms-best-comics-2003/
  • TIME with bonus American Splendor in the movies section: https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,2001842,00.html

2002

• TIME: https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,2003162,00.html

2001

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