The SICBA 2015 Shortlist announced

As part of the magic that is The Glasgow Comic Con at the CCA, The SICBA 2015 Shortlist has been announced. A panel of experts, and me, looked at thousands of new comics, and are offering the public a chance to vote on their favourite works. 


The SICBA 2015 Shortlist

Best Graphic Novel
Amongst The Stars (published by Planet Jimbot)
And Then Emily Was Gone (published by ComixTribe)
Boat vol. 1 (Self published)
IDP:2043 (published by Freight Books)
Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter (published by Renegade Arts Entertainment)

Best Comic Book
Gonzo Cosmic #2 (published by Unthank Comics)
Plagued: The Miranda Chronicles chapter one (published by BHP Comics)
Out of Time (published by OR Comics)
Scott vs. Zombies (published by Artlink)
Space Captain: #1 Captain of Space (published by Never Ever Press)

Best Writer
Emma Beeby & Gordon Rennie for Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter
Gary Chudleigh for Plagued: The Miranda Chronicles chapter one
Garry Mac for Gonzo Cosmic #2
Gavin Boyle for Escape from Coatbridge #1
Michael Park & Chris Baldie for Space Captain: Captain of Space

Best Artist
Chris Baldie for Space Captain: Captain of Space #1
Garry Mac for Gonzo Cosmic #2
James Devlin for Vietnam Zombie Holocaust #1
Norrie Miller for Duality
Tanya Roberts for Plagued: The Miranda Chronicles chapter one

Best Cover
Garry Mac for Gonzo Cosmic #2
Gill Hatcher for The Seagull Appreciation Society
James Devlin for Vietnam Zombie Holocaust #1
Tanya Roberts for Plagued: The Miranda Chronicles chapter two
Tom Kindley for IDP:2043

Best Newcomer
Claire Hubbard (Writer, Artist for The Cats That Stared)
Emma Beeby (co-writer for Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter)
Gary Chudleigh (writer for Plagued: The Miranda Chronicles)
John Grieve (Writer, Artist, Colourist, Letterer, Designer, Editor for The Beast of Barton)
Norrie Miller (Writer, Artist, Colourist, Letterer, Designer, Editor for Duality)
Letty Wilson Artist, Colourist for Cosmic #1

Submission Panel

Dr Mel Gibson :: Comics Lecturer, Northumbria University,
Prof Laurence Grove :: Director, Stirling Maxwell Centre, University of Glasgow
Nicola Love :: Comic book blogger and Journalist
John McShane :: Comic Book Specialist
Craig Neilson :: Review Editor – SICBA
Gareth K. Vile :: Theatre Editor, The List, Writer The Vile Blog


Now in its fifth year the SICBAs have grown along with the amazing talent of creators in Scotland, this year sees two new awards added into the mix, including Best Newcomer, Best Graphic Novel and Best Comic have been split into separate awards due to the vast number of publications being made.

Voting is by the public and winners will be announced at the SICBA award ceremony at CCA: Glasgow on Sat 4th July 7pm at part Glasgow Comic Con.