None for Batman, none for Spidey – superheroes fail to get Eisner nominations

By MICHAEL CHEANG

DC and Marvel’s superheroes no match for creator-owned independent comics in comic industry equivalent of the Oscars.

Creator-owned comics dominated the nominations for the 26th Will Eisner Awards, or Eisners, which were announced yesterday, with publishing houses Image Comics and Fantagraphics grabbing the lion’s share of the awards.

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Lifestyle , Worlds of Wonder , comics , Eisner Awards , graphic novels , book news , Image Comics , Marvel Comics , DC Comics , San Diego Comic Con

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