The First Graphic Novel Award offers creators a unique opportunity to see their debut graphic novel published.

The winner was revealed on 11th December 2023 at Waterstones Piccadilly. View our brilliant shortlist here.

The First Graphic Novel Award 2023 is a partnership between The Cartoon Museum, publisher SelfMadeHero and independent graphic novel editor Corinne Pearlman, with generous support from the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) and the bks Agency, sponsors of the £500 prize. You can watch the award ceremony here.