National Comics Awards

The National Comics Awards was a series of awards for comic book titles and creators given out on an annual basis from 1997–2003 for comics published in the United Kingdom the previous year. They were distinguished by the distinctive "Jimmy" statue designed by British cartoonist Mark Buckingham.

History
The Awards were founded in 1997 by comic creators Kev F Sutherland and Buckingham, and first took place at United Kingdom Comic Art Convention (UKCAC) in London, presented by Jonathan Ross and Paul Gambaccini.

The Awards took place at the Manchester UKCAC in 1998.

The Awards were held at the Bristol Comic Festival in 1999, and from 2001–2003. (There were no National Comics Awards presented in 2000.) Since 2003 the major UK comics awards ceremony has been the Eagle Awards.

Best Writer

 * 1997: Garth Ennis
 * 1998: Grant Morrison
 * 1999: John Wagner

Best Writer in Comics Today/Now

 * 2001: John Wagner, for Button Man and Judge Dredd (both in 2000AD)
 * 2002: Grant Morrison
 * Alan Moore
 * Warren Ellis
 * John Wagner
 * Brian Michael Bendis
 * Garth Ennis
 * Frank Miller
 * Anonymous (The Beano)
 * Robbie Morrison
 * Neil Gaiman

Best Comics Writer Ever

 * 2001: Alan Moore, for Watchmen, Swamp Thing (DC Comics), V for Vendetta, Miracleman (Quality Communications), Halo Jones (2000AD)
 * 2002: Alan Moore
 * John Wagner
 * Stan Lee
 * Neil Gaiman
 * Grant Morrison
 * Frank Miller
 * Alan Grant
 * Pat Mills
 * Anonymous (The Beano)
 * Garth Ennis

Best Artist

 * 1997: Alex Ross
 * 1998: Steve Dillon
 * 1999: Alex Ross

Best Artist in Comics Today/Now

 * 2001: Carlos Ezquerra for Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog (2000AD), and Just a Pilgrim (Black Bull Comics)
 * 2002: Frank Quitely
 * Frazer Irving
 * Bryan Hitch
 * Carlos Ezquerra
 * John Cassaday
 * John Romita, Jr.
 * Frank Miller
 * Alan Davis
 * Steve Dillon
 * Alex Ross

Best Comics Artist Ever

 * 2001: Carlos Ezquerra, for Judge Dredd
 * 2002: Jack Kirby
 * Brian Bolland
 * Carlos Ezquerra
 * Mike McMahon
 * Alex Ross
 * Neal Adams
 * Alan Davis
 * Frank Miller
 * Simon Bisley
 * Will Eisner

Best New Talent

 * 2001 (tie):
 * Frazer Irving, for Necronauts in 2000 AD
 * Jock, for Judge Dredd in 2000 AD
 * 2002: Frazer Irving
 * John Watson
 * Mike Carey
 * Tan Eng Huat
 * Simon Spurrier
 * Nick Locking
 * Ed Brubaker
 * Geoff Johns
 * Jock
 * Judd Winick

Roll of Honor

 * 1997: Dez Skinn
 * 1998: Archie Goodwin
 * 1999: Bob Kane
 * 2002: Alan Moore
 * John Wagner
 * The Beano
 * Stan Lee
 * Frank Miller
 * Phil Hall
 * Mike McMahon
 * Pat Mills
 * Alan Grant
 * Will Eisner

Best Comic (British)

 * 1997: 2000 AD
 * 1998: 2000 AD
 * 1999: 2000 AD

Best Self-Published/Independent

 * 1997: Strangehaven, by Gary Spencer Millidge
 * 1998: Kane, by Paul Grist
 * 1999: Class of '79
 * 2001: Petra Etcetera, by Terry Wiley, Dave McKinnon and Ady Kermode
 * 2002: Zarjaz
 * Jack Staff
 * Strangehaven
 * Cerebus
 * Bone
 * Petra Etcetera
 * Hardly The Hog
 * Finder
 * Arsenic Lullaby
 * Diesel Sweeties

Best Character

 * 1997: Batman (DC Comics)
 * 1998: Batman (DC)
 * 1999 (tie):
 * Batman
 * Judge Dredd
 * 2001: Judge Dredd, Created by John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra, published in 2000AD
 * 2002: Judge Dredd (2000AD)
 * Dennis The Menace
 * Batman
 * Spider-Man
 * Spider Jerusalem (Transmetropolitan)
 * Nikolai Dante
 * Roger The Dodger
 * John Constantine (Hellblazer)
 * Daredevil
 * Superman

Best Comic (International)

 * 1997: Preacher (DC Comics)
 * 1998: Preacher (DC)
 * 1999: Preacher

Best Specialist Comics Publication

 * 1997: Comics International
 * 1998: Tripwire
 * 1999: Comics International

Best New Comic (British)

 * 1997: Octobriana
 * 1998: Gyre
 * 1999: Warhammer (Games Workshop)
 * Kane
 * Sleaze Castle
 * Strangehaven
 * The Beano

Best New Comic (International)

 * 1997: Hitman (DC Comics)
 * 1998: Transmetropolitan (DC)
 * 1999: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (DC/ABC)

Best Comic-based Film/TV

 * 1997: The Adventures of Lois & Clark
 * 1998: Men in Black
 * 1999: Blade
 * 2001: X-Men, directed by Bryan Singer (20th Century Fox)
 * 2002: Ghost World
 * X-Men (film)
 * Smallville
 * Spider-Man (2002 film)
 * Blade II
 * Dennis The Menace
 * From Hell
 * Batman (animated)
 * Justice League (animation)
 * X-Men: Evolution

Best Newspaper Strip

 * 1997: Calvin & Hobbes
 * 1998: Calvin & Hobbes
 * 1999: Calvin & Hobbes

Best Supporting Character

 * 1997: Cassidy (Preacher)
 * 1998: Cassidy (Preacher)
 * 1999: Judge Galen DeMarco
 * 2001: Natt The Hat, from Hitman comic by John McCrea and Garth Ennis
 * 2002: Gnasher
 * Wulf Sternhammer
 * Barbara Gordon/Oracle (Birds of Prey, Batman)
 * Alfred (Batman)
 * Cassidy (Preacher)
 * Lex Luthor (Superman, Batman)
 * Nightwing (Nightwing, Batman)
 * Sinister Dexter
 * Deena Pilgrim (Powers)
 * Doop (X-Force)

Most Missed Character, Strip, or Comic

 * 1997: Dan Dare
 * 1998: Dan Dare
 * 1999: Johnny Alpha (Strontium Dog)

Best Individual Story

 * 1997: Kingdom Come #1, by Mark Waid and Alex Ross (DC Comics)

Best Comic-based Multimedia

 * 1997: Spawn figures, produced by Todd Toys

Best Cover

 * 1997: Kingdom Come #1, by Alex Ross (DC Comics)

Best British Comic Ever
(voters paid to be able to vote; all proceeds went to charity)
 * 1997: The Beano
 * The Eagle
 * Viz Comic
 * 2000AD

Best Comic in the World Ever
(voters paid to be able to vote; all proceeds went to charity)
 * 1998: The Eagle

Best Comic Of The 20th Century
(voters paid to be able to vote; all proceeds went to the ChildLine Charity)
 * 1999: The Eagle

Best Comic in the World Today

 * 2001: 2000AD, edited by Andy Diggle (Rebellion Developments)
 * 2002: The Beano
 * 2000 AD
 * Watchmen
 * Sandman
 * Preacher
 * X-Men
 * Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
 * Spider-Man
 * Batman
 * V for Vendetta

Best Collected Series or Graphic Novel

 * 1999: Superman For All Seasons

Best New Comic

 * 2001: Green Arrow, by Kevin Smith and Phil Hester (DC Comics)
 * 2002: Ultimates
 * The Establishment
 * New X-Men
 * Alias
 * Doom Patrol
 * Origin
 * Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again
 * Batgirl
 * Catwoman
 * Muties

Best Specialist Magazine or Website

 * 2001: Comics International Magazine (and website) published by Dez Skinn
 * 2002: Borderline
 * 2000 AD Online
 * Comics International
 * Beanotown
 * Wizard
 * Komixworld
 * Comic Book Resources
 * Ninth Art
 * DC Comics.com
 * Tripwire

Best Comic Now

 * 2002: The Beano
 * 2000AD
 * Transmetropolitan
 * New X-Men
 * Planetary
 * Lucifer
 * Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again
 * 100 Bullets
 * X-Force
 * Ultimate Spider-Man

Best Online Strip

 * 2002: The Atrocity
 * Bobbins
 * Marshal Law
 * Super Idol
 * Dilbert
 * Sluggy Freelance
 * Nowhere Girl
 * Bullpen Bits (Marvel)
 * Squidbitz
 * Astounding Space Thrills

Lifetime Achievement

 * 2002: John Wagner