Academy of Comic Book Arts
The Academy of Comic Book Arts (ACBA) was an American professional organization of the 1970s that was designed to be the comic book industry analog of such groups as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Composed of comic-book professionals and initially formed as an honorary society focused on discussing the comic-book craft[2] and hosting an annual awards banquet, the ACBA evolved into an advocacy organization focused on creators' rights.
.jpg) ACBA Sketchbook (1975). Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. | |
| Formation | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1977 |
| Type | Comics professionals organization |
| Legal status | Defunct |
| Headquarters | Society of Illustrators |
| Location | |
Region served | United States of America |
Membership | Comic book professionals |
President | Stan Lee (1970) Dick Giordano (c. 1971) Neal Adams |
| Affiliations | Shazam Award ACBA Sketchbook |
The ACBA award, the Shazam, was a statuette in the shape of a lightning bolt. In addition to the creative awards, the ACBA also established the Academy of Comic Book Arts Hall of Fame award, inducting Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster as its initial honorees.