Dick Giordano (1932-2010) started as a freelance artist at Charlton Comics in 1952 and would contribute to several of the brand’s franchises before becoming an executive editor. During his tenure, he helped revamp several characters into the company’s “Action Hero” line.
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We’re pleased to announce the 2026 Book of the Year award goes to “Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo” by Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta (@ssnyder1835 @dragottaart). Sans wealth and cave, it’s the Absolute Dark Knight like you’ve never seen him before. @dccomics #HarveyAwards2026
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Frank Robbins (1917-1994) was a notable comic book and comic strip artist and writer. He illustrated comic strips like “Lightnin’ and Lone Rider,” “Johnny Hazard,” and wrote several DC Comics, working to craft stories about Wonder Woman, Batman, and more iconic characters.
Denny O’Neil (1939-2020) was a comic book writer and editor for both DC and Marvel, he is best known for his work on “Green Lantern/Green Arrow” and “Batman” with Neal Adams, the latter of which they helped return to its gritty pulp fiction roots. #HarveyAwards2026




