Nerdi Awards: Best of the Best in Comic Books of 2012

Ladies and Gentlemen. It is that time of the year. Unlike last year, we did not plan to go on and on about our opinions on comic books. This year, we gave the fans the opportunity to tell us everything they loved, hated or disappointed in. Below are the "Top 5" of each category.


Who is your favorite comic book writer and Artist of 2012? 

Writer:

1.Scott Snyder: 4.4%
2. Justin Jordan: 1.32 %
    Nick Spencer
    Brian K. Vaughan
    Kelly Sue DeConnick

Artist:

1. Greg Capullo: 1.76 %
2. Fiona Staples: 1.31%
    Terry Moore
4. David Aja: .88%
    Joe Eisma

What is your favorite single comic book issue of 2012: 

1. Batman #5: 2.15%
2. Saga #3:  1.29%
3. Hawkeye #3: .86%
    Hawkeye #2
    Morning Glories #21
    Batman #12

What was the most underrated comic book of 2012: 

1. Morning Glories: 1.23%
    The Gathering
    Rachel Rising
    Planetoid
5. I, Vampire: .82%

What is the biggest comic book disappointment of 2012? 

1. Marvel Now: 2.96 %
2. AvX: 2.22%
    New 52
4. Superman: 0.74%
    Thief of Thieves

Which company deserves the "Best Comic Company" of 2012? 

1. Image: 35.8%
2. GrayHeaven Comics: 34.0%
3. DC: 11.3%
4. IDW: 9.4%
5. Comix Tribe: 7.5%

Who is your favorite Hero and Villain of 2012:

Heroes:

1. Batman: 3.78%
2. Luther Strode: 1.26%
    Red Hood
    Cyclops
5. Wonder Woman: .84%

Villains:

1. Court of Owls: 1.68%
    Joker
3. The Will:
    Doctor Octopus: 1.26%
5. Madder Red: .84%


Who is your breakout writer and artist of 2012? 

Writer: 

1. Justin Jordan:  1.44%
2. Kelly Sue DeConnick: 1.08%
3. Brian K. Vaughan: 0.72%
    Joe Mulvey
    Kurtis Wiebe

Artist:

1. Tradd Moore: 1.08%
2. Fiona Staples: 0.72%
    Joe Mulvey
    Kenneth Rocafort
    Matt Kindt

What is your favorite comic book podcast? 

1. Drunk on Comics: 1.7%
2. Image Addiction: 1.36%
3. Why I Love Comics: 1.02%
4. IFanboy: .68%
    Stash my Comics

What is your favorite comic book series of 2012?

1. Batman: 2.7%
    Morning Glories
3. Rachel Rising: 2.25%
4. Saga: 0.9%
    Wonder Woman
     Red Hood
     Daredevil

What is your favorite NEW comic book series of 2012?

1. Hawkeye: 4.84%
2. Saga: 2.52%
3. Bedlam: 1.26
4. SCAM: .84%
    Captain Marvel