NYCC ’26: Presenting the 2026 Harvey Awards Winners

The 2026 Harvey Awards were held tonight at the Javitz Center, concluding the second full day of this year’s New York Comic Con. The annual awards ceremony celebrated the breadth of comics, from digital comics to international translations to books for all ages. 

Check out the full rundown of 2026 Harvey Awards winners below. Congratulations to all the winners, and to everyone nominated.

Book of the Year

WINNER: Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo by Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta (DC)
Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision by Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez (DC)
Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance by Ben Passmore (Pantheon)
Cannon by Lee Lai (Drawn & Quarterly)
Drome by Jesse Lonergan (23rd Street Books/Macmillan)
The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief by Carol Tyler (Fantagraphics)
A Garden of Spheres by Linnea Sterte (Peow2)
More Weight: A Salem Story by Ben Wickey (Top Shelf/IDW)
The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco (Metropolitan/Holt)
The Weight by Melissa Mendes (Drawn & Quarterly)

Digital Book of the Year

This category honors creators who are redefining publishing through digital-first storytelling and innovation.

WINNER: The Lycan by Mike Carey, Thomas Jane, David James Kelly, and Diego Yapur (Comixology Originals)
In the Real Dark Night by Jimmy Gownley (Webcomic)
The Keluarga Cable Ship Company by Mereida Fajardo (UK Digital)
Nap Comix by Rachael Smith (WEBTOON)
Practical Defense Against Piracy by Tony Cliff (Webcomic)
Terran Omega: The Ghosts of War by PJ Holden (Webcomic)
The World of Lublu by Charbak Dipta (The Charbax Store)

Best Children’s Book

This category honors outstanding comics and graphic novels that inspire young readers through imaginative storytelling, memorable characters, and accessible adventures.

WINNER: Inbetweens by Faith Erin Hicks (First Second)
A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi by Dan Santat (Roaring Brook Press)
The New Girl: First Crush by Cassandra Calin (Scholastic)
Night Chef by Mika Song (Random House Graphic)
Young Shadow & the Watchdogs by Ben Sears (Fantagraphics)

Best Young Adult Book

This category recognizes exceptional graphic novels and comics that engage YA readers through compelling storytelling, unforgettable characters, and powerful themes.

WINNER: This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki & Nicole Goux (Abrams Fanfare)
Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen (Random House Graphic)
Flip by Ngozi Ukazu (First Second)
Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit: A Graphic Novel by Kim Hyun Sook & Ryan Estrada (Penguin Workshop)
Hello Sunshine by Keezy Young (Little, Brown Ink)

Best Manga

This category celebrates the artistry and storytelling of manga, honoring the works and creators carrying one of the world’s most influential comics traditions to readers everywhere.

WINNER: Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa & Takashi Nagasaki (Kana/Abrams)
He Rolled Me Up Like a Grilled Squid by Yoshiharu Tsuge (Drawn & Quarterly)
Land by Kazumi Yamashita (Yen Press)
Miss Ruki by Fumiko Takano (NYR Comics)
My Gorilla Family by Iijima Ichiro (Living the Line)
My Life in 24 Frames Per Second by Rintaro (Kana/Abrams ComicArts)

Best International Book

This category recognizes outstanding comics and graphic novels from around the world, spotlighting the creators and stories expanding the medium beyond borders and languages.

WINNER: Nocturnos by Laura Perez (Fantagraphics)
Animan by Anouk Ricard (Drawn & Quarterly)
Buff Soul by Moa Romanova (Fantagraphics)
Mary Pain by Lola Lorente (Drawn & Quarterly)
Tiodora’s Letters: An Enslaved Woman’s Fight for Family and Freedom by Marcelo D’Salete (Fantagraphics)
Witchcraft by Sole Otero (Fantagraphics)

Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel

This category recognizes comics’ ongoing influence on television, film, streaming, and interactive entertainment.

WINNER: Spider-Noir (Prime Video/MGM+). Based on Spider-Man Noir (Marvel Comics) by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky & Carmine Di Giandomenico
The Boys — Season 5 (Prime Video). Based on The Boys by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson (Dynamite)
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Theatrical — Crunchyroll/Sony). Based on Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto (VIZ Media)
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Theatrical — Crunchyroll/Sony). Based on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge (VIZ Media)
Invincible — Season 4 (Prime Video). Based on Invincible by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker & Ryan Ottley (Image/Skybound)
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (Warner Bros. Games — PS5/Xbox/Switch/PC). Based on Batman (DC Comics), created by Bob Kane & Bill Finger
My Hero Academia — Final Season (Crunchyroll). Based on My Hero Academia by Kōhei Horikoshi (VIZ Media)
One Piece — Season 2 (Netflix). Based on One Piece by Eiichiro Oda (VIZ Media)
Peacemaker — Season 2 (HBO Max). Based on Peacemaker (DC Comics, orig. Charlton), created by Joe Gill & Pat Boyette
Your Letter (Netflix). Based on Your Letter by Hyeon A. Cho (WEBTOON/Naver)

Sophie Castille Award for Comics in Translation

Ivanka Hahnenberger presents the first English Language Sophie Castille Award to Montana Kane for True Colors: Growing Up Weird in the ‘90s by Elise Gravel. Kane is a true talent who makes comics better. Huge thanks to the Harvey Awards for allowing us to present this award. #harveyawards #nycc

— Heidi MacDonald @ NYCC (@comixace.bsky.social) 2026-10-10T01:26:46.363Z

WINNER: True Colors: Growing Up Weird in the ‘90s by Elise Gravel, translated by Montana Kane, published by Drawn and Quarterly
Heartcore by Štěpánka Jislová, translated by Martha Kuhlman, published by Pennsylvania University Press
Not on Display by Zelba, translated by Alice Yang, published by Helvetiq
Petra Chérie by Attilio Micheluzzi, translated by Jamie Richards, published by Fantagraphics
Witchcraft by Sole Otero, translated by Andrea Rosenberg, published by Fantagraphics

Harvey Awards Hall of Fame Inductees

• David Mazzuchelli
• Jenette Kahn
• Klaus Janson
• Frank Miller

Posthumous Inductees

• Jerry Robinson
• Dick Sprang
• Carmine Infantino
• Frank Robbins
• Denny O’Neil
• Dick Giordano
• Jim Aparo
• Marshall Rogers
• Tim Sale

Stay tuned to The Beat for more news from NYCC ’26.