Best Writer

Kurt Busiek for his body of work in 1997, including Kurt Busiek’s Astro City, Avengers , and Thunderbolts

Best Artist

P. Craig Russell for his body of work in 1997, including Elric: Stormbringer and Dr. Strange: What is it That Disturbs You, Stephen?

Best Cartoonist

Sergio Aragones for his body of work in 1997, including Sergio Aragones’ Louder Than Words
[ Dark Horse Comics ]

Special Award for Humor

Sergio Aragones

Best Inker

Charles Burns for his body of work in 1997, including Black Hole
[ Kitchen Sink Press ]

Best Letterer

Todd Klein for his body of work in 1997, including Ka-Zar, Castle Waiting, and Uncle Sam

Best Colorist

Chris Ware for his body of work in 1997, including Acme Novelty Library
[ Fantagraphics ]

Best Cover Artist

Alex Ross ( Kurt Busiek’s Astro City, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #100, Squadron Supreme)

Special Award for Excellence in Presentation

Acme Novelty Library by Chris Ware, edited by Kim Thompson, art directed by Chris Ware
[ Fantagraphics ]

Best New Series

Penny Century by Jaime Hernandez, edited by Gary Groth
[ Fantagraphics ]

Best Continuing or Limited Series

Kurt Busiek’s Astro City by Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson
[ Image/Homage ]

Best Single Story or Issue

Eightball #18 by Dan Clowes, edited by Gary Groth
[ Fantagraphics ]

Best Album of Original Material

Sin City: Family Values by Frank Miller, edited by Diana Schutz
[ Dark Horse Comics ]

Best Album of Previously Published Material

Batman Black & White Collected by various creators, edited by Bob Kahan, art directed by Robbin Brosterman, Mark Chiarello, and Georg Brewer
[ DC ]

Best Anthology

Dark Horse Presents , edited by Bob Schreck and Jamie S. Rich
[ Dark Horse Comics ]

Best Syndicated Strip or Panel

Mutts by Patrick McDonnell
[ King Features Syndicate ]

Best Boigraphical, Historical or Journalistic Presentation

The Comics Journal , edited by Gary Groth
[ Fantagraphics ]

Best American Edition of Foreign Material

Drawn & Quarterly by various creators, edited by Chris Oliveros, Marina Lesenko, Steve Solomos
[ Drawn & Quarterly ]

Best Domestic Reprint

Jack Kirby’s New Gods by Jack Kirby, edited by Bob Kahan
[ DC ]

Best New Talent

Steven Weissman for Yikes!
[Alternative Press]

Jack Kirby Hall of Fame

Retroactive: Murphy Anderson and Carmine Infantino

Lifetime Achievement: Archie Goodwin, Reed Crandall and Gardner Fox

International: Milo Manara