We are delighted to announce that Penguin Random House has proudly secured four wins at the 2024 Eisner Awards! Often called the “Oscars of the comic book industry,” the Eisner Awards celebrate excellence in graphic novels and comic books, recognizing outstanding achievements by creators and publishers.
These accolades underscore the exceptional talent and creativity of our authors and illustrators, highlighting the impact and quality of the recipient’s contributions to the world of comics. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our award-winning creators and look forward to sharing their remarkable stories with readers everywhere.
Discover the winning titles below!
Best Publication for Early Readers
BIGFOOT AND NESSIE: The Art of Getting Noticed by Chelsea M. Campbell and Laura Knetzger (Penguin Workshop)
Introducing a hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel in which an unlikely pair of cryptids–one a Bigfoot whose failure to get himself photographed disappoints his family, and the other a Loch Ness Monster, who seems unable to escape the spotlight wherever she goes–meet up and find friendship, creativity, and just the right amount of attention.
MEXIKID: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martin (Dial Books for Young Readers)
Pedro Martín has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito—his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn’t mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache.
DANGER AND OTHER UKNOWN RISKS by Ryan North and Erica Henderson (Penguin Workshop)
A twisty, spellbinding adventure about a girl and her dog who want to save the world, Danger and Other Unknown Risks is the YA graphic novel debut from New York Times bestselling creators Ryan North and Erica Henderson. The bestselling masterminds behind Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, serve up a graphic novel that is equally laugh-out-loud adventure and emotional gut punch. A story about the search for truth, chosen family, and rebirth, the journey of Marguerite and Daisy seeks to ask one vital question: How far are you willing to go to save the world?
WATERSHIP DOWN: The Graphic Novel by Richard Adams, adapted by James Sturm and Joe Sutpin (Ten Speed Graphic)
A beautiful and faithful graphic novel adaptation of Richard Adams’s beloved story of a group of rabbits on an epic journey in search of home. WATERSHIP DOWN is a classic tale of survival, hope, courage, and friendship that has delighted and inspired readers around the world for more than fifty years.
Kaitlin Ketchum, Editorial Director of Art, Graphic, and Popular Culture, Ten Speed Press, says, “Creating a full and faithful graphic adaptation of one of the most beloved books of the twentieth century was a five-year labor of love that required close collaboration between the incredible creative team of James Sturm and Joe Sutphin, the Ten Speed Graphic team, and Richard Adams’s family. So much work and care went into this adaptation, and we’re deeply honored to see it recognized by the comics community.”
LORE OLYMPUS by Rachel Smythe (Inklore)
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology. This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner-winning webcomic LORE OLYMPUS brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
