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Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at Comic-Con
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge
is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its
capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature.
Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event.
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OTHER AWARDS:
Portrait of Russ Manning by Milton Caniff
Nate Simpson Receives 2011 Manning Award
Nate Simpson, artist of Nonplayer (published by Image), was the recipient
of the 2011 Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award (commonly referred to as The Manning Award) as part of the 2011 Eisner Awards
held Friday, July 22nd, as part of Comic-Con International: San Diego, North America's largest comic book and
popular arts convention.
The Manning Award has been given out annually at the San Diego Comic-Con since
1982. It is presented to a comics artist who, early in his or her career, shows
a superior knowledge and ability in the art of creating comics. It is named for
Russ Manning, the artist best known for his work on the Tarzan and Star Wars
newspaper strips and the Magnus, Robot Fighter comic book. Russ was a popular
guest at the San Diego convention in the 1970s. The first recipient of the award
was former Manning assistant Dave Stevens. Other past recipients include Jan
Duursema, Steve Rude, Scott McCloud, Art Adams, Eric Shanower, Dan Brereton,
Jeff Smith, Gene Ha, Alexander Maleev, Goran Sudzuka, Eric Wight, David
Petersen, Cathy Malkasian, Eleanor Davis, and Marion Churchland.
The 2011 nominees were:
- Janet Lee, artist of Return of the Dapper Men (published by Archaia)
- Adam Hines, writer/artist of Duncan the Wonder Dog (published by AdHouse)
- David Marquez, writer/artist of Days Missing and Syndrome (published by Archaia)
- Paul Roman Martinez, writer/artist of Adventures of the 19XX (self-published)
- Nate Simpson, artist of Nonplayer (published by Image)
The nominees were selected by a committee consisting of representatives of the
West Coast Comics Club and Comic-Con International. The winner was chosen by
past Manning award winners and Russ Manning assistants. The recipient was
announced during the Eisner Awards ceremony on
July 22 at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
The Russ Manning
Most Promising Newcomer Award
The Manning award has been given out annually at the San Diego Comic-Con since
1982. It is given in the name of Russ Manning, the artist best known for his
work on the Tarzan and Star Wars newspaper strips and the
Magnus, Robot Fighter comic book.
Russ was a popular guest at the San Diego convention in the 1970s.
Past Manning winners have included Dave Stevens, Jan Duursema, Steve Rude, Scott
McCloud, Art Adams, Eric Shanower, Dan Brereton, Jeff Smith, Gene Ha, Goran
Sudzuka, and Tan Eng Huat.
The chair of the Manning Awards committee is Gene Henderson. He can be contacted
at:
Comic-Con International
Attn: Gene Henderson
P.O. Box 128458
San Diego, CA 92112
Past winners of the Manning Award,
presented in conjunction with the West Coast
Comics Club:
Dave Stevens (1982), Jan Duursema (1983), Steve Rude (1984),
Scott McCloud (1985), Art Adams (1986), Eric Shanower (1987), Kevin Maguire
(1988), Richard Piers Raynor (1989), Dan Brereton (1990), Daerick Gross (1991),
Mike Okamoto (1992), Jeff Smith (1993), Gene Ha (1994), Edvin Biukovic (1995),
Alexander Maleev (1996), Walt Holcomb (1997), Matt Vander Pool (1998), Jay
Anceleto (1999), Alan Bunce (2000), Goran Sudzuka (2001), Tan Eng Huat (2002),
Jerome Opena (2003), Eric Wight (2004), Chris Bailey (2005), R. Kikuo Johnson (2006),
David Peterson (2007), Cathy Malkasian (2008), Eleanor Davis (2009),
Marion Churchland (2010), Nate Simpson (2011).
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