2026 Glyph Comics Awards Winners

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Welcome to the announcement of the Glyph Comics Awards winners, presented by the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC). Each year, the GCA honors outstanding achievements in comics made by, for, and about people of color, celebrating the creativity, vision, and storytelling excellence of writers, artists, and creators from across the industry. We are proud to spotlight this year’s winners whose work has inspired, entertained, and expanded the landscape of comic arts. Congratulations to all of the recipients and to everyone who continues to elevate diverse voices in comics!

Story of the Year Award Winner

ORÍ: HOLDER OF THE HEADS - THE YAM AND THE WHITE CLOTH
Oludare Oredipe, writer and artist

Best Cover Award Winner

RISE OF THE MAFU
Gerald Vreden, writer
Hakim Rafai, artist

Best Writer Award Winner

Gerald Vreden, writer
RISE OF THE MAFU

Best Artist Award Winner

Hakim Rafai, artist
RISE OF THE MAFU

Best Male Character Award Winner

Dwayne "Dady" Glover
BEWARE OF TODDLER
George Gant, writer and artist

Best Female Character Award Winner

Shani Belcourt
THE DIARY OF THE STRAY DOGS VOLUME 1
Nigel Lynch, writer
Juan Carlos Francisco, artist

Rising Star Award Winner

Oludare Oredipe, writer and artist
ORÍ: HOLDER OF THE HEADS - THE YAM AND THE WHITE CLOTH

Best Comic Strip or Webcomic Award Winner

RISE OF THE MAFU
Gerald Vreden, writer
Hakim Rafai, artist

Fan Award for Best Work Winner

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN COLD
Leo J. Neal (son), Chris Neal (dad), writers
Leo J. Neal, artist