List of Dragon Award nominees

This is a list of Dragon Award nominees.

Novels

Best Science Fiction Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Somewhither: Being the First Part of A Tale of the Unwithering Realm *John C. WrightCastalia House [1]
Agent of the ImperiumMarc MillerFar Future Enterprises [1]
Ancillary MercyAnn LeckieOrbit [1]
AuroraKim Stanley RobinsonOrbit [1]
The Life EngineeredJ-F. DubeauSword & Laser [1]
Raising CaineCharles E. GannonBaen Books [1]
2017 Babylon's Ashes *James S. A. CoreyOrbit Books [2]
A Closed and Common OrbitBecky ChambersHarper Voyager [2]
The Collapsing Empire[3]John ScalziTor Books [2]
Death's End Cixin LiuTor Books [2]
Escaping InfinityRichard PaolinelliTuscany Bay Books [2]
RiseBrian Guthrieself-published [2]
The Secret KingsBrian Niemeierself-published [2]
Space TrippingPatrick EdwardsInkshares [2]
2018 Artemis *Andy WeirCrown Publishing Group [4]
It Takes Death to Reach a StarGareth Worthington and Stu JonesVesuvian Books [4]
The Mutineer's DaughterChris Kennedy and Thomas A. MaysTheogony Books [4]
Persepolis RisingJames S. A. CoreyOrbit Books [4]
Sins of Her FatherMike KupariBaen Books [4]
WinVera NazarianNorilana Books [4]
2019 A Memory Called EmpireArkady MartineTor Books [5]
A Star-Wheeled Sky *Brad R. TorgersenBaen Books [5]
Europe at DawnDave HutchinsonSolaris Books [5]
Record of a Spaceborn FewBecky ChambersHarper Voyager [5]
Red MoonKim Stanley RobinsonOrbit Books [5]
Tiamat's WrathJames S.A. CoreyOrbit Books [5]
2020 The TestamentsMargaret AtwoodNan A. Talese [6]
The Ten Thousand Doors of JanuaryAlix E. HarrowRedhook [6]
Gideon the NinthTamsyn MuirTor Books [6]
The Future of Another TimelineAnnalee NewitzTor Books [6]
The Last Emperox *John ScalziTor Books [6]
The Rosewater RedemptionTade ThompsonOrbit Books [6]
Network EffectMartha WellsTor Books [6]
WanderersChuck WendigDel Rey Books [6]
2021 Project Hail MaryAndy WeirBallantine Books [7][8]
Attack SurfaceCory DoctorowTor Books [7]
Ready Player TwoErnest ClineBallantine Books [7]
The Ministry for the FutureKim Stanley RobinsonOrbit [7]
Black SunRebecca RoanhorseSaga Press [7]
MachineElizabeth BearSaga Press [7]
A Desolation Called PeaceArkady MartineTor Books [7]

Best Fantasy Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Son of the Black Sword *Larry CorreiaBaen Books [1]
The Aeronaut's WindlassJim ButcherRoc [1]
Asteroid Made of DragonsG. Derek AdamsSword & Laser [1]
Blood HoundJames Osiris BaldwinGift Horse Productions [1]
Changeling's IslandDave FreerBaen Books [1]
The Fifth SeasonN. K. JemisinOrbit [1]
Grave MeasuresR.R. Virdiself-published [1]
2017 Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge *Larry Correia, John RingoBaen Books [2]
Beast MasterShayne SilversArgento Publishing [2]
Blood of the EarthFaith HunterRoc Books [2]
Dangerous WaysR.R. Virdiself-published [2]
The Heartstone ThiefPippa DaCostaself-published [2]
A Sea of SkullsVox DayCastalia House [2]
Wings of JusticeMichael-Scott Earleself-published [2]
2018 Oathbringer *Brandon SandersonTor Books [4]
The Land: PredatorsAleron KongTamori Publications [4]
Shoot the MessengerPippa DaCostaCrazy Ace Publishing [4]
A Tempered WarriorJon R. OsborneNew Mythology Press [4]
The Traitor GodCameron JohnstonAngry Robot [4]
War HammerShayne SilversArgento Publishing [4]
2019 Deep RootsRuthanna EmrysTor.com [5]
FoundrysideRobert Jackson BennettCrown Publishers [5]
House of Assassins *Larry CorreiaBaen Books [5]
Lies SleepingBen AaronovitchGollancz [5]
Spinning SilverNaomi NovikDel Rey [5]
The Raven TowerAnn LeckieOrbit Books [5]
2020
Ninth HouseLeigh BardugoFlatiron Books [6]
Jade WarFonda LeeOrbit Books [6]
Gods of Jade and ShadowSilvia Moreno-GarciaDel Rey Books [6]
The Starless Sea *Erin MorgensternDoubleday [6]
Dead AstronautsJeff VanderMeerMCD [6]
The Burning WhiteBrent WeeksOrbit Books [6]
2021 PiranesiSusanna ClarkeBloomsbury Publishing [7]
Battle GroundJim ButcherAce [7][8]
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueV.E. SchwabTor Books [7]
Dead Lies DreamingCharles StrossTor Books [7]
The Once and Future WitchesAlix E. HarrowRedhook [7]
Rhythm of WarBrandon SandersonTor Books [7]

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 The Shepherd's Crown *Terry PratchettDoubleday [1]
CalamityBrandon SandersonDelacorte Press [1]
Carry OnRainbow RowellSt. Martin's Griffin [1]
Changeling's IslandDave FreerBaen Books [1]
Six of CrowsLeigh BardugoHenry Holt [1]
SteeplejackA. J. HartleyTor Teen [1]
Trix & the Faerie QueenAlethea Kontisself-published [1]
UpdraftFran WildeTor Books [1]
2017 The Hammer of Thor *Rick RiordanDisney-Hyperion Books [2]
A Court of Wings and RuinSarah J. MaasBloomsbury USA [2]
Defy the StarsClaudia GrayLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers [2]
FirebrandA. J. HartleyTor Teen [2]
It's All Fun and GamesDave BarrettNerdist / Inkshares [2]
Rachel and the Many-Spendored DreamlandL. Jagi LamplighterWisecraft Publishing [2]
Swan Knight's SonJohn C. WrightCastalia House [2]
2018 Children of Blood and Bone *Tomi AdeyemiHenry Holt [4]
Brightly BurningAlexa DonneHoughton Mifflin Harcourt [4]
Cold Bath StreetA. J. HartleyUCLan Publishing [4]
A Court of Frost and StarlightSarah J. MaasBloomsbury Children's Books [4]
WarcrossMarie LuG. P. Putnam's Sons [4]
When Tinker Met BellAlethea KontisSugar Skull Books [4]
2019 ArchenemiesMarissa MeyerFeiwel and Friends [5]
Armageddon GirlsAaron Michael RitcheyShadow Alley Press [5]
Bloodwitch *Susan DennardTor Teen [5]
ImpostersScott WesterfeldScholastic Press [5]
Sawkill GirlsClaire LegrandKatherine Tegen Books [5]
The King's RegretPhilip LigonSilver Empire [5]
The PioneerBridget TylerTor Teen [5]
2020
Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth *Bella ForrestNightlight Press [6]
Catfishing on CatNetNaomi KritzerTor Teen [6]
The Grace YearKim LiggettWednesday Books [6]
Force CollectorKevin ShinickDisney Lucasfilm Press [6]
The Poison JungleTui T. SutherlandScholastic [6]
COGGreg van EekhoutHarperCollins [6]
2021 ElatsoeDarcie Little BadgerLevine Querido [7]
A Wizard's Guide to Defensive BakingT. KingfisherRed Wombat Studio [7][8]
The ScapegracersHannah Abigail ClarkeErewhon [7]
The Tinderbox: Soldier of IndiraLou Diamond PhillipsAethon Books [7]
A Peculiar PerilJeff VanderMeerFarrar, Straus and Giroux [7]
A Deadly EducationNaomi NovikDel Rey [7]

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Hell's Foundations Quiver *David WeberTor Books [1]
Blood in the WaterTaylor AndersonRoc Books [1]
Chains of CommandMarko Kloos47North [1]
The End of All Things ∞John ScalziTor Books [1]
FallenAmy J. Murphyself-published [1]
The Price of ValorDjango WexlerRoc Books [1]
Wrath of an Angry GodGibson MichaelsArc Flash Publishing [1]
2017 Iron Dragoons *Richard FoxTriplane Press [2]
Caine's MutinyCharles E. GannonBaen Books [2]
Cartwright's CavaliersMark WandreySeventh Seal Press [2]
ExilesAmy J. Murphyself-published [2]
Rescue RunJon Del ArrozEvil Girlfriend Media [2]
ResistanceJ. F. Holmesself-published [2]
The Span of EmpireEric Flint, David CarricoBaen Books [2]
Starship LiberatorDavid VanDyke, B. V. LarsonCastalia House [2]
2018 A Call to Vengeance *Timothy Zahn, David Weber, and Thomas PopeBaen Books [4]
Communication FailureJoe ZiejaSaga Press [4]
Ghost Marines Book One: IntegrationJonathan P. BrazeeSemper Fi Press [4]
LegendChristopher WoodsSeventh Seal Press [4]
Points of ImpactMarko Kloos47North [4]
Price of FreedomCraig Martelle and Michael AnderleLMBPN Publishing [4]
2019 A Pale DawnChris Kennedy and Mark WandreySeventh Seal Press [5]
Order of the CenturionJason Anspach and Nick ColeGalaxy's Edge [5]
MarineJoshua Dalzelleself-published [5]
Sons of the LionJason CordovaSeventh Seal Press [5]
The Light BrigadeKameron HurleySaga Press [5]
Uncompromising Honor *David WeberBaen Books [5]
2020 Savage Wars *Jason Anspach, Nick ColeGalaxy's Edge Press [6]
Edge of ValorJosh HayesAethon Books [6]
AftershocksMarko Kloos47North [6]
DefianceBear RossSelf-published [6]
Howling DarkChristopher RuocchioDAW [6]
System FailureJoe ZiejaGallery / Saga Press [6]
2021 Gun RunnerLarry Correia, John D. BrownBaen [7][8]
Demon in WhiteChristopher RuocchioDAW [7]
Fleet ElementsWalter Jon WilliamsHarper Voyager [7]
Sentenced to WarJ.N. Chaney, Jonathan BrazeeSelf-published [7]
Direct FireRick PartlowSelf-published [7]
Orders of BattleMarko Kloos47North [7]

Best Alternate History Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 League of Dragons *Naomi NovikDel Rey Books [1]
1635: A Parcel of RoguesEric Flint
Andrew Dennis		Baen Books [1]
1636: The Cardinal VirtuesEric Flint
Walter H. Hunt		Baen Books [1]
Bombs AwayHarry TurtledoveDel Rey Books [1]
GermanicaRobert ConroyBaen Books [1]
GhostwalkersJonathan MaberryTor Books [1]
2017 Fallout *Harry TurtledoveDel Rey Books [2]
1636: The Ottoman OnslaughtEric FlintBaen Books [2]
Another Girl, Another PlanetLou AntonelliWordFire Press [2]
Breath of EarthBeth CatoHarper Voyager [2]
A Change in CrimeD. R. Perryself-published [2]
The Last Days of New ParisChina MiévilleDel Rey [2]
No Gods, Only DaimonsKai Wai CheahCastalia House [2]
Witchy EyeD. J. ButlerBaen Books [2]
2018 Uncharted *Kevin J. Anderson and Sarah A. HoytBaen Books [4]
Dark StateCharles StrossTor Books [4]
The Dream of the Iron DragonRobert Kroeseself-published [4]
Minds of MenKacey EzellTheogony Books [4]
The Sea PeoplesS. M. StirlingAce Books [4]
Witchy WinterD. J. ButlerBaen Books [4]
2019 Black Chamber *S. M. StirlingAce Books [5]
Machines Like MeIan McEwanDoubleday [5]
The Calculating StarsMary Robinette KowalTor Books [5]
The Iron CodexDavid MackTor Books [5]
The World AsunderKacey EzellTheogony Books [5]
Unholy LandLavie TidharTachyon Publications [5]
2020
The Girl with No FaceM. H. BorosonTalos [6]
Witchy Kingdom *D. J. ButlerBaen [6]
RevolutionW. L. GoodwaterAce [6]
As Our World EndsJack HuntSelf-published [6]
Up-time Pride and Down-time PrejudiceMark H. HustonRing of Fire Press [6]
A Nation InterruptedKevin McDonaldBraveship Books [6]
2021 The Relentless MoonMary Robinette KowalTor Books [7]
Daggers in DarknessS.M. StirlingRing of Fire Press [7]
Axiom's EndLindsay EllisSt. Martin's Griffin [7]
The Russian CageCharlaine HarrisSaga Press [7]
A Master of DjinnP. Djèlí ClarkTor Books [7]
1637: No Peace Beyond The Line *Eric Flint, Charles E. GannonBaen [7][8]

Best Apocalyptic Novel

The category "Best Apocalyptic Novel" was removed from the awards in 2018.

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Ctrl Alt Revolt! *Nick Coleself-published [1]
A Time to DieMark WandreyHenchman Press [1]
Chasing FreedomMarina Fontaineself-published [1]
Dark AgeFelix O. HartmannHartmann Publishing [1]
The Desert and the BladeS. M. StirlingRoc Books [1]
The Fifth SeasonN. K. JemisinOrbit [1]
2017 Walkaway *Cory DoctorowTor Books [2]
American WarOmar El AkkadAlfred A. Knopf [2]
Codename: UnSubDeclan Finn, A. Yoskowitzself-published [2]
FallingJ. F. Holmesself-published [2]
The Obelisk Gate ∞[9][10] N. K. JemisinOrbit Books [2]
The Place Outside the WildDaniel Humphreysself-published [2]
The Seventh Age: DawnRick HeinzInkshares [2]

Best Media Tie-In Novel

The category "Best Media Tie-In Novel" was first introduced in 2018.

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2018 Leia: Princess of Alderaan *Claudia GrayDisney-Lucasfilm [4]
World of Warcraft: Before the StormChristie GoldenDel Rey [4]
Star Trek: Discovery: Desperate HoursDavid MackPocket Books [4]
Star Trek: Discovery: Fear ItselfJames SwallowPocket Books [4]
Halo: Legacy of OnyxMatt ForbeckGallery Books [4]
Star Wars: PhasmaDelilah S. DawsonDel Rey [4]
2019 Big Damn HeroJames Lovegrove and Nancy HolderTitan Books [5]
Darkness on the Edge of TownAdam ChristopherDel Rey [5]
Master & ApprenticeClaudia GrayDel Rey [5]
The Replicant WarChris KennedyAnticipation Press [5]
The Way to the StarsUna McCormackGallery Books [5]
Thrawn: Alliances *Timothy ZahnDel Rey [5]
2020
Firefly: The Ghost Machine *James LovegroveTitan Books [6]
Star Trek: Picard: The Last Best HopeUna McCormackPocket Books [6]
Star Trek: Discovery: The Enterprise WarJohn Jackson MillerPocket Books [6]
Resistance RebornRebecca RoanhorseDel Rey [6]
Aliens: PhalanxScott SiglerTitan Books [6]
2021 MacGyver: MeltdownEric Kelley, Lee ZlotoffPrince of Cats Literary Productions [7]
Firefly: GenerationsTim LebbonTitan Books [7][8]
Shadows Rising (World of Warcraft: Shadowlands)Madeleine RouxDel Rey [7]
Star Wars: Light of the JediCharles SouleDel Rey [7]
Warhammer 40,000: PenitentDan AbnettGames Workshop [7]
Star Wars: Thrawn AscendancyTimothy ZahnDel Rey [7]

Best Horror Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Souldancer *Brian Niemeierself-published [1]
AliceChristina HenryAce Books [1]
An Unattractive VampireJim McDonielSword & Laser [1]
ChapelwoodCherie PriestRoc Books [1]
Disappearance at Devil's RockPaul TremblayWilliam Morrow/HarperCollins [1]
Honor at StakeDeclan Finnself-published [1]
2017 The Changeling *Victor LaValleSpiegel & Grau [2]
The Bleak DecemberKevin G. SummersWonderment Media [2]
Blood of InvidiaTom Tinney, Morgen BattenPiR8 Productions [2]
Donn's HillCaryn LarrinagaImmortal Works [2]
A God in the ShedJ-F. DubeauInkshares [2]
The Hidden People ∞Alison LittlewoodJo Fletcher Books [2]
Live and Let BiteDeclan Finnself-published [2]
Nothing Left to LoseDan WellsTor Books [2]
2018 Sleeping Beauties *Stephen King and Owen KingScribner [4]
Beneath the LighthouseJulieanne LynchVesuvian Books [4]
The Cabin at the End of the WorldPaul TremblayMorrow [4]
GlimpseJonathan MaberrySt. Martin's Press [4]
Meddling KidsEdgar CanteroDoubleday [4]
A Time to RunMark WandreyBlood Moon Press [4]
2019 Cardinal BlackRobert McCammonCemetery Dance Publications [5]
Little Darlings *Melanie GoldingCrooked Lane Books [5]
RiddanceShelley JacksonBlack Balloon Publishing [5]
We Sold Our SoulsGrady HendrixQuirk Books [5]
Zombie AirmanDavid Guentherself-published [5]
100 Fathoms BelowSteven L. Kent and Nicholas KaufmannBlackstone Publishing [5]
2020
Imaginary FriendStephen ChboskyGrand Central Publishing [6]
Scavenger HuntMichaelbrent CollingsSelf-published [6]
The Twisted OnesT. KingfisherGallery / Saga Press [6]
The Pursuit of William AbbeyClaire NorthOrbit [6]
The TollCherie PriestTor Books [6]
2021 The Only Good IndiansStephen Graham JonesSaga Press [7]
True StoryKate Reed PettyPenguin Books [7]
The Hollow PlacesT. KingfisherGallery / Saga Press [7][8]
SynchronicityMichaelbrent CollingsSelf-published [7]
The Taxidermist’s LoverPolly HallCamcat Publishing, LLC [7]
Survivor SongPaul TremblayWilliam Morrow [7]

Comic Books and Graphic Novels

Best Comic Book

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s)		 Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Ms. Marvel *Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, G. Willow Wilson, Adrian AlphonaMarvel Comics [11]
Astro CityKurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex RossVertigo Comics [11]
Civil War IIBrian Michael Bendis, David Marquez, Justin PonsorMarvel Comics [11]
DaredevilCharles Soule, Ron GarneyMarvel Comics [11]
DC Universe: RebirthvariousDC Comics [11]
ProvidenceAlan Moore, Jacen BurrowsAvatar Press [11]
SagaBrian K. Vaughan, Fiona StaplesImage Comics [11]
2017 The Dresden Files: Dog Men *Jim Butcher, Mark PowersDynamite Entertainment [12][13]
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season ElevenChristos Gage, Rebekah Isaacs, Georges Jeanty, Megan LevensDark Horse Comics [12]
MonstressMarjorie Liu, Sana TakedaImage Comics [12]
Motor GirlTerry MooreAbstract Studio [12]
Ms. MarvelSana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, G. Willow Wilson, Adrian AlphonaMarvel Comics [12]
SagaBrian K. Vaughan, Fiona StaplesImage Comics [12]
Wynonna Earp LegendsBeau Smith, Tim Rozon, Chris Evenhuis, Jay FotosIDW Publishing [12]
2018 Mighty Thor *Jason Aaron and Russell DautermanMarvel Comics [14]
Aliens: Dead OrbitJames StokoeDark Horse Comics [14]
Doomsday ClockGeoff Johns and Gary FrankDC Comics [14]
Mister MiracleTom King and Mitch GeradsDC Comics [14]
SagaBrian K. Vaughan and Fiona StaplesImage Comics [14]
Star Wars: Darth VaderCharles D. Soule and Giuseppe CamuncoliMarvel Comics [14]
2019
BatmanTom King, Tony DanielDC Comics [15]
Mister MiracleTom King, Tony DanielDC Comics [15]
Black HammerJeff Lemire, Dean Ormston, Dave Stewart (artist)DC Comics [15]
The Batman Who LaughsScott Snyder, Jock (cartoonist)DC Comics [15]
Saga *Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona StaplesImage Comics [15]
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-ManChip Zdarsky, Adam KubertMarvel Comics [15]
2020
Avengers *Jason Aaron, Ed McGuinnessMarvel Comics [6]
Bitter RootDavid F. Walker, Chuck Brown, Sanford GreeneImage Comics [6]
Immortal HulkAl Ewing, Joe BennettMarvel Comics [6]
MonstressMarjorie Liu, Sana TakedaImage Comics [6]
Spider-WomanKarla Pacheco, Pere Perez, Paulo SiqueiraMarvel Comics [6]
Undiscovered CountryCharles Soule, Scott Snyder, Daniele Orlandini, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Matt D. WilsonImage Comics [6]
2021 MonstressMarjorie Liu, Sana TakedaImage Comics [7]
Invisible KingdomG Willow Wilson, Christian WardBerger Books [7]
DaredevilChip Zdarsky, Marco ChecchettoMarvel Comics [7]
Once & FutureKieron Gillen, Dan MoraBoom! Studios [7]
X-MenJonathan Hickman, Mahmud AsrarMarvel Comics [7][8]
Immortal HulkAl Ewing, Joe BennettMarvel Comics [7]

Best Graphic Novel

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s)		 Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 The Sandman: Overture *Neil Gaiman, J. H. Williams IIIVertigo Comics [1]
ChicagoGlenn HeadFantagraphics Books [1]
Killing and DyingAdrian TomineDrawn & Quarterly [1]
March: Book TwoJohn Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate PowellTop Shelf Productions [1]
Sacred HeartLiz SuburbiaFantagraphics Books [1]
VirgilSteve Orlando, J. D. FaithImage Comics [1]
2017 The Dresden Files: Wild Card *Jim Butcher, Carlos GomezDynamite Entertainment [2]
Clive Barker's Nightbreed Volume ThreeMarc Andreyko, Clive Barker, Emmanuel Xerx JavierBoom! Studios [2]
Girl Genius: The Second Journey of Agatha Heterodyne, Book 2: The City of LightningPhil Foglio, Kaja FoglioStudio Foglio [2]
Love Is LovevariousIDW Publishing [2]
March: Book ThreeJohn Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate PowellTop Shelf Productions [2]
My Favorite Thing Is MonstersEmil FerrisFantagraphics Books [2]
Stuck in My HeadJ. R. Mountsself-published [2]
2018 White Sand, Volume 1 *Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin and Julius M. GopezDynamite Entertainment [14]
Be PreparedVera BrosgolFirst Second [14]
Chicago Typewriter: The Red RibbonBrandon Fiadino, Djibril Morissette-Phan and James GreatorexDark Legion [14]
Monstress Volume Two: The BloodMarjorie Liu and Sana TakedaImage Comics [14]
Paper Girls: Volume 4Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff ChiangImage Comics [14]
The VisionTom King and Gabriel Hernandez WaltaMarvel Comics [14]
2019
BerlinJason LutesDrawn and Quarterly [15]
Hey, KiddoJarret J. KrosoczkaGraphix [15]
I Am YoungM. DeanFantagraphics [15]
Monstress Vol. 3Marjorie Liu, Sana TakedaImage Comics [15]
On a SunbeamTillie WaldenFirst Second [15]
X-Men: Grand Design – Second Genesis *Ed PiskorMarvel Comics [15]
2020
Batman UniverseBrian Michael Bendis, Nick DeringtonDC Comics [6]
Battlestar Galactica Counterstrike *John Jackson Miller, Daniel HDRDynamite Entertainment [6]
Black BoltChristian Ward, Frazier Irving, Stephanie HansMarvel Comics [6]
Dragon HoopsGene Luen YangFirst Second [6]
Mister MiracleTom King, Mitch GeradsDC Comics [6]
Something is Killing the Children Vol. 1James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'EderaBoom! Studios [6]
2021
The Magic FishTrung Le NguyenRandom House Graphic [7]
PulpEd Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Jacob PhillipsImage Comics [7]
The Magicians: New ClassLev Grossman, Lilah Sturges, Pius BakArchaia [7][8]
Dracula, Motherf**kerAlex de Campi, Erica HendersonImage Comics [7]
The Book TourAndi WatsonTop Shelf Productions [7]
The Green Lantern Season TwoGrant Morrison, Liam SharpDC Comics [7]

Television and Film

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Creator(s) Released on Ref.
2016 Game of Thrones *David Benioff, D. B. WeissHBO [11]
DaredevilDrew GoddardNetflix [11]
Doctor WhoSteven MoffatBBC One [11]
The ExpanseMark Fergus, Hawk OstbySyfy [11]
The FlashGreg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff JohnsThe CW [11]
Jessica JonesMelissa RosenbergNetflix [11]
OutlanderRonald D. MooreStarz [11]
2017 Stranger Things *The Duffer BrothersNetflix [12]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Stan Lee, Jack KirbyABC [12]
Doctor WhoSteven MoffatBBC One [12]
The ExpanseMark Fergus, Hawk OstbySyfy [12]
LuciferIldy Modrovich, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne ReedFox [12]
Stan Lee's Lucky ManStan Lee, Neil BiswasSky 1 [12]
WestworldJonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Michael CrichtonHBO [12]
Wynonna EarpEmily Andras, Beau SmithSyfy [12]
2018 Game of Thrones *David Benioff, D. B. WeissHBO [14]
Altered CarbonLaeta KalogridisNetflix [14]
The ExpanseMark Fergus, Hawk OstbySyfy [14]
LuciferTom KapinosFox [14]
Star Trek: DiscoveryBryan Fuller and Alex KurtzmanCBS All Access [14]
Stranger ThingsThe Duffer BrothersNetflix [14]
SupernaturalAndrew Dabb, Robert SingerThe CW [14]
2019
Good Omens *Neil Gaiman, Caroline Skinner, Chris Sussman, Rob Wilkins and Rod BrownAmazon [15]
Game of ThronesDavid Benioff, D. B. WeissHBO [15]
Star Trek: DiscoveryBryan Fuller and Alex KurtzmanCBS All Access [15]
LuciferIldy Modrovich, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman and KristieAnne ReedFox [15]
The OrvilleAndré Bormanis, David A. Goodman, Seth MacFarlane and Brannon BragaFox [15]
The Umbrella AcademySteve BlackmanNetflix [15]
2020
Altered CarbonLaeta KalogridisNetflix [6]
Lost In SpaceZack EstrinNetflix [6]
Star Trek: PicardAkiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, Alex KurtzmanCBS All Access [6]
The ExpanseMark Fergus, Hawk OstbyAmazon Prime [6]
The Mandalorian *Jon FavreauDisney+ [6]
The WitcherLauren Schmidt HissrichNetflix [6]
WatchmenDamon LindelofHBO [6]
2021 LokiMichael WaldronDisney+ [7]
The NeversJoss WhedonHBO [7]
Resident AlienChris SheridanSYFY [7]
WandaVisionJac SchaefferDisney+ [7]
Star Trek: DiscoveryBryan Fuller, Alex KurtzmanParamount+ [7]
Shadow and BoneEric HeissererNetflix [7]
The ExpanseMark Fergus, Hawk OstbyAmazon Prime [7][8]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Creator(s) Studio Ref.
2016 The Martian *Ridley Scott (director), Drew Goddard (writer)Scott Free Productions, Kinberg Genre, TSG Entertainment [11]
Ant-ManPeyton Reed (director), Edgar Wright (writer), Joe Cornish (writer), Adam McKay (writer), Paul Rudd (writer)Marvel Studios [11]
Captain America: Civil WarAnthony Russo (director), Joe Russo (director), Christopher Markus (writer), Stephen McFeely (writer)Marvel Studios [11]
Crimson PeakGuillermo del Toro (director, writer), Matthew Robbins (writer)Legendary Pictures, DDY Productions [11]
DeadpoolTim Miller, Rhett Reese (writer), Paul Wernick (writer)Marvel Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, The Donners' Company, TSG Entertainment [11]
Star Wars: The Force AwakensJ. J. Abrams (director, writer), Lawrence Kasdan (writer), Michael Arndt (writer)Lucasfilm Ltd., Bad Robot Productions [11]
2017 Wonder Woman *Patty Jenkins (director), Allan Heinberg (writer), Zack Snyder (writer), Jason Fuchs (writer)RatPac-Dune Entertainment, DC Films, Tencent Pictures, Wanda Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Cruel and Unusual Films [12]
ArrivalDenis Villeneuve (director), Eric Heisserer (writer), Ted Chiang (writer)FilmNation Entertainment, Lava Bear Films, 21 Laps Entertainment [12]
Doctor StrangeScott Derrickson (director, writer), Jon Spaihts (writer), C. Robert Cargill (writer)Marvel Studios [12]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2James Gunn (director, writer), Dan Abnett (writer), Andy Lanning (writer)Marvel Studios [12]
LoganJames Mangold (director, writer), Scott Frank (writer), Michael Green (writer)Marvel Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, Hutch Parker Productions, The Donners' Company [12]
PassengersMorten Tyldum (director), Jon Spaihts (writer)Village Roadshow Pictures, Start Motion Pictures, Original Film, LStar Capital, Wanda Pictures, Company Films [12]
Rogue OneGareth Edwards (director), Chris Weitz (writer), Tony Gilroy (writer), John Knoll (writer), Gary Whitta (writer)Lucasfilm Ltd. [12]
2018 Black Panther *Ryan Coogler (director, writer), Joe Robert Cole (writer)Marvel Studios [14]
Avengers: Infinity WarAnthony and Joe Russo (directors), Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (writers)Marvel Studios [14]
Blade Runner 2049Denis Villeneuve (director), Hampton Fancher (writer), Michael Green (writer)Alcon Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Bud Yorkin Productions, Torridon Films, 16:14 Entertainment, Scott Free Productions [14]
Deadpool 2David Leitch (director), Rhett Reese (writer), Paul Wernick (writer), Ryan Reynolds (writer)Marvel Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, Maximum Effort, The Donners' Company, TSG Entertainment [14]
Incredibles 2Brad Bird (director, writer)Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios [14]
Ready Player OneSteven Spielberg (director), Zak Penn (writer), Ernest Cline (writer)Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Partners, Amblin Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures, De Line Pictures, Access Entertainment, Dune Entertainment, Farah Films & Management [14]
Thor: RagnarokTaika Waititi (director), Eric Pearson (writer), Craig Kyle (writer), Christopher L. Yost (writer)Marvel Studios [14]
2019
Avengers: Endgame *Anthony Russo, Joe Russo (directors), Christopher Markus (writer), Stephen McFeely (writer)Marvel Studios [15]
Alita: Battle AngelRobert Rodriguez (director), James Cameron (writer), Laeta Kalogridis (writer)Twentieth Century Fox [15]
AquamanJames Wan (director), David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick (writer), Will Beall (writer)DC Entertainment [15]
Captain MarvelAnna Boden, Ryan Fleck (directors and writers), Geneva Robertson-Dworet (writer)Marvel Studios [15]
Spider-Man: Far From HomeJon Watts (director), Chris McKenna (writer), Erik Sommers (writer)Marvel Studios [15]
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verseBob Persichetti (director), Peter Ramsey (director), Rodney Rothman (director), Phil Lord (writer), Rodney Rothman (writer)Sony Pictures Entertainment [15]
2020
Ad AstraJames Gray (director)20th Century Fox [6]
Fast ColorJulia Hart (director)Lionsgate [6]
JokerTodd Phillips (director)Warner Bros. Pictures [6]
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker *J. J. Abrams (director)Walt Disney Studios [6]
Terminator: Dark FateTim Miller (director)Paramount Pictures [6]
The Lion KingJon Favreau (director)Walt Disney Studios [6]
2021 The Old GuardGina Prince-Bythewood (director)Netflix [7][8]
Zack Snyder's Justice League (as Justice League)Zack Snyder (director)DC Entertainment [7]
Space SweepersJo Sung-hee (director)VSTARZ Entertainment [7]
TenetChristopher Nolan (director)Warner Bros. Pictures [7]
Godzilla vs KongAdam Wingard (director)Warner Bros. Pictures [7]
Wonder Woman 1984Patty Jenkins (director)DC Entertainment [7]
Bill & Ted Face the MusicDean Parisot (director)United Artists [7]

Games

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Fallout 4 *Bethesda Softworks [16]
Darkest DungeonRed Hook Studios [16]
Metal Gear Solid VKonami Digital Entertainment [16]
OverwatchBlizzard Entertainment [16]
UndertaleToby Fox [16]
XCOM 22k Games [16]
2017 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild *Nintendo [17]
Dishonored 2Arkane Studios [17]
Final Fantasy XVSquare Enix [17]
Mass Effect: AndromedaBioWare [17]
NieR: AutomataPlatinumGames [17]
Titanfall 2Respawn Entertainment [17]
2018 Middle-earth: Shadow of War *Monolith Productions [18]
BattletechHarebrained Schemes [19]
CupheadStudioMDHR [19]
Destiny 2Bungie [19]
FortniteEpic Games [19]
Wolfenstein II: The New ColossusMachineGames [19]
2019
Apex LegendsElectronic Arts [20]
Assassin's Creed OdysseyUbisoft [20]
Life Is Strange 2Dontnod Entertainment [20]
Red Dead Redemption 2 *Rockstar Games [20]
Outer WildsMobius Digital [20]
World of Warcraft: Battle for AzerothBlizzard [20]
2020
Borderlands 3Gearbox Software, 2k Games [6]
ControlRemedy Entertainment, 505 Games [6]
Death StrandingKojima Productions, Sony Interactive [6]
Gears 5The Coalition, Xbox Game Studios [6]
Half-Life: AlyxValve [6]
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order *Respawn Entertainment, Electronic Arts [6]
The Outer WorldsObsidian Entertainment, Private Division [6]
2021 Star Wars: SquadronsElectronic Arts [7]
Cyberpunk 2077CD Projekt [7]
HadesSupergiant Games [7]
Assassin's Creed ValhallaUbisoft [7][8]
Ghost of TsushimaSony Interactive Entertainment [7]
Crusader Kings IIIParadox Interactive [7]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Developers(s) Ref.
2016 Fallout Shelter *Bethesda Softworks [16]
Hyper BurnerPatrick Cook [16]
PewDiePie: Legend of the BrofistOuterminds [16]
Quaser OneEmre Taskin [16]
Star Wars: Galaxy of HeroesElectronic Arts [16]
2017 Pokémon Go *Niantic [17]
Con Man: The GameMonkey Strength Productions [17]
Fire Emblem HeroesNintendo [17]
Monument Valley 2Ustwogames [17]
Sky DancerPine Entertainment [17]
Super Mario RunNintendo [17]
2018 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery *Jam City [18]
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket EditionSquare Enix [19]
Lineage 2 RevolutionNetmarble [19]
Nocked!Andrew G. Schneider [19]
Planescape: Torment, the Enhanced EditionBeamdog [19]
2019
Cyber HunterNetEase [20]
Elder Scrolls: BladesBethesda Softworks [20]
GrimvalorDirelight [20]
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite *Niantic, WB Games San Francisco [20]
Reigns: Game of ThronesNerial [20]
Sega Heroes: Puzzle RPG QuestSEGA [20]
2020
ArknightsHypergryph, Yostar [6]
Call of Duty: MobileTiMi Studios, Activision [6]
GrindstoneCapybara Games [6]
Manifold GardenWilliam Chyr Studio [6]
Minecraft Earth *Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios [6]
MutazioneDie Gute Fabrik, Akupara Games [6]
2021
Empire of SinParadox Interactive [7]
Alba: A Wildlife AdventureUstwo, Plug in Digital [7]
South of the CircleState of Play Games [7]
Harry Potter: Puzzles and SpellsZynga [7][8]
Orwell’s Animal Farm The Dairymen Ltd. [7]
Genshin ImpactmiHoYo [7]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Pandemic: Legacy *Z-Man Games [16]
Star Wars: RebellionFantasy Flight Games [16]
Blood RageCoolMiniOrNot [16]
TalonGMT Games [16]
Monopoly: CthulhuUSAopoly [16]
CodenamesVlaada Chvátil [16]
2017 Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk *Avalon Hill [17]
GloomhavenCephalofair Games [17]
Hero RealmsWhite Wizard Games [17]
Mansions of Madness (2nd edition)Fantasy Flight Games [17]
ScytheStonemaier Games [17]
Terraforming MarsStronghold Games [17]
2018 Red Dragon Inn 6: Villains *Slugfest Games [18]
AzulPlan B Games [19]
Mysterium: Secrets and Lies ExpansionAsmodee [19]
PhotosynthesisBlue Orange Games [19]
Rising SunCMON Games [19]
When I DreamAsmodee [19]
2019
Architects of the West KingdomGarphill Games [20]
Betrayal Legacy *Avalon Hill Games [20]
CryptidOsprey Games [20]
EverdellStarling Games [20]
NemesisAwaken Realms [20]
RootLeder Games [20]
2020
Forgotten WatersPlaid Hat Games [6]
Jaws of the LionCephalofair Games [6]
Power Rangers: Heroes of the GridRenegade Game Studios [6]
Tapestry *Stonemaier Games [6]
The Crew: The Quest for Planet NineKosmos [6]
The King's DilemmaHorrible Guild Game Studio [6]
2021
Curious CargoCapstone Games [7]
Marvel UnitedCMON Limited [7]
Sleeping GodsRed Raven Games [7]
Dune: ImperiumDire Wolf Games [7][8]
Pandemic Legacy: Season 0Z-Man Games [7]
OceansNorth Star Games [7]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game

  *   Winner(s)   ∞   Nomination declined

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying Game (7th edition) *Chaosium [16]
Deluxe Tunnels & TrollsFlying Buffalo [16]
Magic: The Gathering: Shadows over InnistradWizards of the Coast [16]
Magic: The Gathering: Battle for ZendikarWizards of the Coast [16]
Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game (2nd edition)David Petersen, Luke Crane [16]
Star Wars: ArmadaFantasy Flight Games [16]
2017 Magic: The Gathering: Eldritch Moon *Wizards of the Coast [17]
A Shadow Across the Galaxy: X-Wing Wave XFantasy Flight Games [17]
Bloodborne: The Card GameCMON Limited [17]
Dark Souls: The Board GameSteamforged Games [17]
Pulp CthulhuChaosium [17]
Star Wars: DestinyFantasy Flight Games [17]
2018 Magic: The Gathering: Unstable *Wizards of the Coast [18]
BubblegumshoeEvil Hat Productions [19]
Cooking with Dice: The Acid TestOddfish Games [19]
D100 DungeonMartin Knight [19]
Force and Destiny Role-playing Game: Knights of FateFantasy Flight Games [19]
Warhammer 40,000 8th EditionGames Workshop [19]
2019
Call of Cthulhu: Masks of Nyarlathotep Slipcase Set *Chaosium [20]
Fallout: Wasteland WarfareModiphius Entertainment [20]
Keyforge: Call of the ArchonsFantasy Flight Games [20]
Magic: The Gathering: Ravnica AllegianceWizards of the Coast [20]
Magic: The Gathering War of The SparkWizards of the Coast [20]
Warhammer 40,000: Kill TeamGames Workshop [20]
2020
Alien RPGFree League Publishing [6]
Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles: Viper Mk. VIIAres Games [6]
Magic: The Gathering: Throne of Eldraine *Wizards of the Coast [6]
Pathfinder Second EditionPaizo Publishing [6]
Spectaculars Core GameScratchpad Publishing [6]
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: WarcryGames Workshop [6]
2021 Cyberpunk REDR. Talsorian Games [7]
Magic: The Gathering: Strixhaven: School of MagesWizards of the Coast [7]
Magic: The Gathering: Zendikar RisingWizards of the Coast [7]
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar: Soulbound Role-Playing GameCubicle 7 [7][8]
Pokémon TCG: Champion's Path Elite Trainer BoxThe Pokémon Company [7]
Explorer's Guide to WildemountWizards of the Coast [7]

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