The 2025 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards were held on October 18 during Baltimore Comic-Con, bringing together comic creators, publishers, retailers, and fans. Celebrating the creativity and fun of comics, the Ringo Award winners are chosen by fans and pros alike.

This year’s Ringo Awards was sponsored by Cards, Comics & Collectibles, the Baltimore Comic-Con, as well as A Wave Blue World, Comix Well Spring, Hard Rock Cafe, IDW Publishing, Ignition Press, Illuminous Ideas, Key Collector, The Lab Press, Metal Ninja Studios, Oni Press, NC Comicon, Prana: Direct Market Solutions, Rocketship Entertainment, Shopping for Superman, and Ultimate Comics.

Fan Favorites:

Favorite Villain: Mr. Barnaby – Warm Fusion (DSTLRY)
Favorite New Series: The Pedestrian (Magma Comix)
Favorite New Talent: Annie Wright
Favorite Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Favorite Hero: Alex – Señorita Cometa (WEBTOON)

Jury and Fan Winners:

Best Series: The Pedestrian, Magma Comix
Best Cover Artist: Bilquis Evely
Best Letterer: Richard Starkings
Best Humor Webcomic: Nothing Butt Nightwing, DC Go!/DC Comics
Best Original Graphic Novel: Jane American, self-published
Best Artist or Penciller/Inker Team: Chris Samnee
Best Writer: Kelly Thompson
Best Presentation in Design: David Mazzucchelli’s Batman Year One Artist’s Edition, IDW Publishing (Designer: Chip Kidd)
Best Anthology: Transphoria, Lifeline Comics
Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel: Hilda and Twig Hide from the Rain, Flying Eye Books
Best Non-fiction Comic Work: In the Shadows of Stalin: The Story of Mr. Jones, Oni Press
Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist): Eric Powell
Best Webcomic: Renaissance of Raven, DC Go!/DC Comics
Best Colorist: Jordie Bellaire
Best Humor Comic: Smut #1, self-published
Best Single Issue or Story: Batman and Robin Year One #1, DC Comics

Mike Wieringo Spirit Award: Welcome to the Maynard, Dark Horse Comics

Hero Initiative Awards:

Dick Giordano Humanitarian of the Year Award: Stan Sakai
Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award: Kevin Nowlan

Brogan Fidelity Award: Mike McKone

The ninth annual Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards will be held at the 27th annual Baltimore Comic-Con on September 26, 2026. Ballot information will be announced on the con’s website and social media accounts.