The 2026 Eisner Awards, one of the most prestigious awards given to comics, were presented at the San Diego Comic Con this past weekend. They are given to comics published in the United States in the previous year, though creators themselves do not need to be American.
The award began in 1988, and it is named after comics pioneer Will Eisner. As of 2026, Eisners are given in 32 categories. There are also awards given to honor excellence in writing, newcomers to comics, best retailer, and more.
This year’s slate of finalists included titles from 75 different publishers, with DC Comics, Fantagraphics, and Image Comics scoring the most nominations at 16, 14, and 12, respectively.
Here’s a look at several of the winners in a number of the Eisner categories.
Best Short Story
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- “Blood Harvest,” in Brain Damage by Shintaro Kago, translated by Zack Davisson
Best One Shot/Single Issue
- Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1 by Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, and Meredith McClaren
Best New Series
Best Publication for Early Readers
Best Publication for Kids
Best Publication for Teens
Best Humor Publication
Best Graphic Memoir
Best Adaptation from Another Medium
Best Academic/Scholarly Work
Best Comics-Related Work
Best Webcomic
The full list of winners, including authors inducted into the Hall of Fame, is available on the Eisner Awards website.
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