UPDATED: Fri, Jul 08, 01:09PM
The 23rd annual Eisner Awards, the "Oscars" of the comics industry, will be given out at a gala ceremony at the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront. The master of ceremonies is Bongo Comics'
Bill Morrison. Segment hosts include writer/actors
Thomas Lennon and
Robert Ben Garant (
Reno 911,
Balls of Fury, Night at the Museum) and comedian/voice actor
Phil LaMarr (
Futurama, Family Guy, MadTV). Presenters include CCI special guests
Anina Bennett and
Paul Guinan,
Walt and
Louise Simonson, and Filipino cartoonist (and viral video star)
Gerry Alanguilan, as well as Eisner nominees
Joe Hill,
Gabriel Rodriguez, and
Ian Boothby, with many more to be announced. Other prestigious awards to be given out include the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award, the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, the Bill Finger Excellence in Comic Book Writing Award, and the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award. Admission to the Eisners is free to all Comic-Con attendees -- just be sure to bring your badge. Doors open for pro and VIP seating at 7:30 and for attendees at 8:15.
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