The Harvey Awards, a prestigious annual event named after comics legend Harvey Kurtzman, announced their nominees for 2026, spotlighting outstanding achievements in comics and graphic novels. The awards ceremony will be held at New York Comic Con on October 9, 2026, continuing a tradition nearly 40 years strong. This year’s awards cover seven focused categories: Book of the Year, Digital Book, Best Children’s Book, Best Young Adult Book, Best Manga, Best International Book, and Best Adaptation, with nominees reflecting Kurtzman's vision that comics are a serious art form capable of entertaining and provoking thought.

Notable nominees across categories include acclaimed titles and creators such as Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s _Absolute Batman Volume 1: The Zoo_ for Book of the Year, and Trung Le Nguyen’s _Angelica and the Bear Prince_ in Best Young Adult Book. In Digital Book of the Year, nominees span webcomics and digital-first projects like Jimmy Gownley’s _In the Real Dark Night_ and Mike Carey’s _The Lycan_. The Best Adaptation category highlights the impact of comics on other media with contenders like Prime Video’s _The Boys – Season 5_ and Netflix’s _One Piece – Season 2_, underscoring the ongoing cultural influence of comic storytelling.

The Best Manga nominees exemplify the genre’s artistry with works such as Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki’s _Billy Bat_ and Kazumi Yamashita’s _Land_. Internationally, the Harvey Awards honor creators from diverse backgrounds including Anouk Ricard’s _Animan_ and Marcelo D'Salete’s _Tiodora's Letters_, demonstrating the global range and cultural reach of comics today. These selections emphasize the medium’s power to transcend borders and connect audiences through compelling visual narratives.

Industry professionals are invited to vote on the final winners by August 28, 2026. Eligibility extends to creators, publishers, educators, retailers, and those involved with ReedPop comic conventions over the past decade. The Harvey Awards remain a key guide for readers, librarians, and retailers seeking exceptional comics, reinforcing the medium’s artistic and cultural significance as it continues to evolve in the global entertainment landscape.