The Selkie Awards, the spiritual successor to the Scottish Independent Comic Book Alliance awards (SICBA) aim to “promote Scotland’s thriving independent and small-press comics scene.” We’ve been a little late in promoting the shortlist (because… Thought Bubble…) but here it is in full. And there’s some cracking titles on it! The winners will be announced in an online awards ceremony on December 4t. More details on the official Selkies site here.
Best Short Comic
Shortlist
- A Duel of Fools 2 by Cat Laird
- I Know the Way Out by Tom Humberstone and Chrissy Williams
- It Flows Down From the Hill by Norrie
- Secret Agent Nessie by Gary Chudleigh & Laura Howell
- Slow Shift by Erin McGrath
Best Graphic Novel
Shortlist
- 11:11 by Ashling Larkin
- I quit my job and cycled to Rome by Julie Mapes
- Kid Eastwood the Movie by Connor Tierney
- Leaf Litter by Faye Stacey
- Suture by Paul Jon Milne
Best Art
Shortlist
- 11:11 by Ashling Larkin
- A Duel of Fools 2 by Cat Laird
- I Know the Way Out by Tom Humberstone and Chrissy Williams
- It Flows Down From the Hill by Norrie
- Secret Agent Nessie by Gary Chudleigh & Laura Howell
Best Narrative
Shortlist
- 11:11 by Ashling Larkin
- A Duel of Fools 2 by Cat Laird
- I Know the Way Out by Tom Humberstone and Chrissy Williams
- Kid Eastwood the Movie by Connor Tierney
- Slow Shift by Erin McGrath
Up and Coming Talent
Shortlist
- Empty Girl by Esme Allan
- GOREBULL by Libby Dyer Douglas
- Slow Shift by Erin McGrath
- Sundogs by Meka
- The Dream Mechanic by Bhavani Balasubramanyam
