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For Immediate Release JOE QUESADA WITHDRAWS FROM EAGLE AWARDS LONDON, ENGLAND, April 7, 2007 IN A magnanimous gesture, Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada has asked the organisers of the Eagle Awards to remove his name from nomination for Favourite Editor in this year's awards. Explaining his reasons for the decision,. Quesada said, "In my years in the comic's industry, I often found that whenever a Marvel Editor in Chief was nominated for a "Best Editor" award, they would almost always win. I always thought this rather unjust as an EIC had an unfair advantage over line editors as he was the person whose name was on all the books and like everyone who has had this job, we tend to get way too much credit for the hard work of others. "That is why in the past, when I have found myself nominated for Best Editor awards, I have always asked for my name to be taken out of contention as being Editor in Chief really require no hands on editing but rather global direction of the creative division of our publishing arm", the Marvel editor-in-chief revealed Moving on to the Eagles, he continued, "While incredibly flattering and an honour to be nominated, I feel that my name unjustly takes up a spot that should be taken by an editor who is doing hands on editing. Doesn't matter what company they work for, they would be worthier of a nomination than I as that is not what I do for a living." Acceding to Quesada's request, Eagle Awards founder Mike Conroy commented, "While I'm sure his many fans will be disappointed by Joe's decision, I believe he has a point. I'd have tried to dissuade him if I thought he was wrong but his argument makes perfect sense to me... and I'm sure to the scores of editors who are out there on the front line. "That Joe felt the need to bring his concerns to my attention only serves to underscore the importance of the Eagles to the industry", Conroy added. -------- ABOUT JOE QUESADA – Starting his professional career at Valiant Comics in 198?, he formed Event Comics with his inking partner Jimmy Palmiotti in 1996. Two years later, the pair were invited to set up what became the Marvel Knights imprint. Appointed Marvel editor-in-chief in 2000, Quesada has been responsible for a new wave of innovation and for encouraging the use of writers from other media. Quesada also sits on the executive board of The Hero Initiative, a charity dedicated to helping comicbook creators, writers and artists in need. -------- ABOUT THE EAGLE AWARDS – Established in 1976 by Mike Conroy, the Eagles are the comics industry’s longest established awards. Acknowledged as the pre-eminent international prizes, they have been featured on the covers of leading US and UK titles across the last three decades with such diverse titles as X-Men, Swamp Thing, Preacher, 2000 AD and MAD among those proud to display the Eagle Award emblem. Online voting in this year's awards is taking place at http://www.eagleawards.co.uk/vote.asp Polls close at midnight (BST) Sunday, April 22, 2007. The winners are to be announced at the Bristol International Comic Expo on Saturday, May 12 2007. The highlight of Britain's premiere comics event, the awards are to be held at Bristol's Ramada Plaza Hotel where the ceremony is to be hosted by top comedian Norman Lovett, the original Holly from Red Dwarf. The presentation is to be preceded by the traditional gala dinner. With demand for tickets always high, early booking is highly recommended. Reservations can be made through Martin 'Biff' Averre, who can also provide further details. He can be contacted via email at martin@acecomics.co.uk or by telephone on 01206 364140 (011-44-1206 364140 from North America). -------- More details on the Bristol International Comic Expo can be found at http://www.comicexpo.net | ||
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