2013 Photo Gallery

Comic-Con International's Inkpot Awards are given to individuals for their contributions to the worlds of comics, science fiction/fantasy, film, television, animation, and fandom services. Click here to see a complete list of Inkpot Award recipients.

24 special guests received Inkpot Awards in 2013. These photos show some of the year's recipients. (Additional recipients not shown: Gerry Conway, Gary Frank, Jack Larson, Leonard Maltin, Jeff Mariotte, Fred Perry, and Ruth Sanderson.)

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Super-artists Dan Jurgens (left) and Jon Bogdanove were responsible for some of the greatest Superman stories of the last two decades. Both artists received their Inkpots during a panel celebrating the 75th anniversary of Superman.

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Derek Dingle, Denys Cowan, and Michael Davis (left to right) were three of the co-founders of Milestone Media.

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Legendary animator and artist Gene Deitch, whose work includes UPA cartoons and Terrytoons (Tom Terrific).

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Artist Jose Delbo's long career in comics reaches back to The Beatles: Yellow Submarine adaptation in the 1960s plus work for all the major publishers.

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Writer/producer Paul Dini, whose work includes Batman: The Animated Series plus a long run on Batman comics, plus his own creations Jingle Belle and Madam Mirage.

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Writer/artist Ellen Forney, whose graphic novels include Monkey Food, and the Eisner Award nominated Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo & Me.

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Writer/editor/comics historian Tony Isabella's 40-year career includes Black Lightning, Hawkman, Champions, and Ghost Rider, plus his book, 1000 Comic Books You Must Read. Tony is seen here with close friend and Comic-Con panel moderator Mark Evanier (left).

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Writer/artist Sam Kieth, whose long career includes the first Sandman story arc, numerous Batman series, and his own creations The Maxx and Zero Girl.

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Elliot S! Maggin is best known for his writing work on the Superman titles during the Julius Schwartz era.

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Val Mayerik is a comic book artist whose work includes Man-Thing, the Frankenstein Monster, The Mummy and other art for major comics publishers.

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Writer/editor/publisher Dean Mullaney, was the co-publisher of Eclipse Comics and currently edits and designs The Library of American Comics, reprinting complete runs of comic strips published by IDW.

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Writer/comics historian Martin Pasko's work includes numerous Superman stories for Julie Schwartz, plus the historical books The DC Vault and The Superman Encyclopedia.

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Fan favorite inker Romeo Tanghal's work includes the New Teen Titans, Green Lantern, Conan, and many more series for major comics publishers.

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Animation legend Bruce Timm has brought us memorable TV cartoon versions of Batman, Superman, Justice League, and the executive producer on the series of DC Universe animated movies.

2013 Photo Gallery

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