Recognition for Inkers

Bob Almond, noted comics inker and friend of mine, has long been pushing for more recognition for under appreciated job of comic book inking, and to that extent has been the mover and shaker for the new Inkwell Awards. Voting begins April 1st and runs through May 31st. In Bob's own words: THE INKWELL AWARDS are an all new, exciting award set up to celebrate the often overlooked and under appreciated artistry of inking within the comic book industry.

THE INKWELL AWARDS have been established and overseen by a number of professionals from all aspects of the comic book industry, including such artists as award founder Bob Almond (Black Panther, Annihilation: Conquest-Quasar, Warlock), Tim Townsend (Uncanny X-Men, The Amazing Spider-Man, Civil War), James Tournas (Full Moon Craze, Shylock, Epoch) along with Bill Nichols (Sketch magazine) and Daniel Best (Andru & Esposito: Partners For Life) and fully supported by Adam Hughes (Tomb Raider, Justice League, Wonder Woman, All Star Wonder Woman) along with senior DC Editor Mike Marts (Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, Wolverine, All Star Wonder Woman). Voting starts April 1st and ends May 30th. Results will be announced on the official web-site www.inkwellawards.com with further information on the first of July 2008.

The web-site will also feature biographies and commentary about potential nominees, inkers of note and the role of inking throughout comic book history. There will be awards for favourite inker, embellisher and many others, along with a hall of fame award named after industry legend Joe Sinnott. These awards will be voted up by both the public and industry peers with physical trophies which will be awarded to the winners (or families in the case of a posthumous award) and the results posted on the site.