The Gem Awards are selected in a three-step process that is based on quality, creativity, and their overall sales impact. Nominees were selected by a panel of Diamond industry professionals from all products shipped in 2010 and then voted on by the most critical segment that serves the comic book-buying public — comic book specialty retailers across the United States and abroad.
For the second year, DC Comics was the big winner. Awarded Publisher of the Year and taking home a total of 10 Gem Awards, equaling the amount earned in 2009.
“Ten Gem Awards! For a second year in row, a great big thank you to all of our retailers around the world for this unprecedented show of support!” exclaimed Bob Wayne, Senior Vice President – Sales, DC Comics.
Marvel Comics took home two Gem Awards, both for Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr.'s best-selling creator-owned series Kick-Ass. The collected edition of the first series, the Kick-Ass Premiere hardcover was the Best Licensed TP/HC of the year, and Kick-Ass 2 #1 was the Best Licensed Comic Book of the Year.
"We're proud to honor the top-selling products from last year, and we congratulate the 2010 Gem Award winners, who truly deserve this recognition as the valued publishers and suppliers that keep our industry growing.” said Diamond President and CEO Steve Geppi. For the full list of winners, click the link below.
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