The Minicomic Awards is an annual virtual showcase founded by cartoonists Leslie Hung and Sloane Leong that spotlights the unique, challenging, and under-recognized work in this short form medium. For most cartoonists, minicomics are the form in which they begin to develop their storytelling skills and also the place they return to experiment and push their techniques, voices, and the medium further. Their accessibility also means we get a bounty of incredibly unique work across a wide range of genres and from a variety of marginalized perspectives. The Cartoonist Cooperative is excited to continue spotlighting groundbreaking, under-the-radar work and hopefully encourage more people to make minicomics!
The judges for the 2024 Minicomic Awards are Taylor Robin, Son M, and Victoria Ying! And the nominees are:
Autobiography:
- Sunflowers by Keezy Young
- Fancies by Alex Cara
- I Owe it to my Parents Not to Come Out by Richard Mercado
- If the Body Keeps the Score, Does That Mean I’m Winning?? by Arantza Peña Popo
Sci-Fi:
- So You’ve Been Conquered by the Human Race by Leo Healy, Torgo Wells, Claire Napier
- Golden; Record 4.0 by Stefani
- Marrow a.k.a Rodney’s Law by Sloane Hong
- The Space Between Nothing by Cynta Camilia
Romance:
- Crossed Signals by Narrenstrich
- Acquired Taste by Brett Lee
- Parasocial Activity by Pearl Law
- Ethernet Cable Girlfriend by Cam Marshall
Horror:
- I Only Have Eyes for You, Dear by Keezy Young
- Zugzwang by Barett Stanley
- Circadian by SJ Miller
- Bottom’s Up! by Barbara Benas
Fantasy:
- Unicorn, Hunted by Ian Simmons
- The Bird Daughters by Madeline McGrane
- Be Wary the River by Kit Fraser
- >THE JESTER by M. Shorjian
