So an amateur webcomic could conceivably win the big Reuben, requiring only a plurality of NCS members’ votes– even though it was ineligible for any other award?

Hypothetically, of course.

Uh, Daryl I recently sent you a query about hosting my “Fault Lines” strip (www.faultlinescomic.com). Haven’t heard from you yet. I wonder what you think of my work?

:>

-Lip

Syndicated comic strips is just one of the many division awards, and there is only one Reuben Award, which is for “Cartoonist of the Year”, which is not limited to those doing comic strips.

you can read it in book form.

you can read it in a floppy comic form.

you can read it on the web.

i have been making my comic for over 6 years.

i do not make a living off of it. but i haven’t tried to either.

so when we talk about the hundreds of webcomics out there, i wonder how many are people like me who aren’t attempting to make a living off of their comic. people who have a small, but loyal, readership. people who do very little marketing or merchandising.

and, i think there is an award for those people. actually, there are a couple. the eisners are hip to this scene. and the harveys too.

so, i’m cool with the reubens being an award for syndicated comics. it’s a different side of the comics family. and i’m sure it’ll evolve as everything does. 10 years from now, i’m certain we’ll see comics published exclusively on the web (first run, that is) nominated and winning reubens.

whatevs, yo.