DRAGON CON ANNOUNCES DRAGON AWARD WINNERS
Over 8,000 Voters Cast Ballots in the 2nd Annual Dragon Awards Recognizing
the Best in Books, Comics, Games and Filmed Entertainment
ATLANTA – September 3, 2017 – Dragon Con, the internationally known pop culture, sci fi, fantasy, and gaming convention, announced the winners of its 2nd annual Dragon Awards, a fan’s choice awards program to recognize the best in books, comics, games and filmed entertainment.
More than 8,000 fans cast ballots for Dragon Award winners among 88 properties in 15 categories covering the full range of fiction, comics, television, movies, video gaming and tabletop gaming. Winners were announced on Sept. 3 at Dragon Con, which runs September 1 to September 4, 2017 in Atlanta.
Final voting was held via the dedicated Dragon Awards website, and the voting period ran from August 3 to September 2. The ballot was selected in an open nomination process in which fans nominated their favorite properties. The nomination period ran from early April until July 25. The best and most popular of the nominated properties were elevated to the ballot.
The Dragon Awards were introduced in 2016 as part of the 30th Anniversary of Dragon Con, Atlanta’s internationally known pop culture, fantasy, sci-fi and gaming convention.
And the winners are …
Best Science Fiction Novel
Babylon’s Ashes, by James S.A. Corey
Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)
Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge, by Larry Correia and John Ringo
Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel
The Hammer of Thor, by Rick Riordan
Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Iron Dragoons, by Richard Fox
Best Alternate History Novel
Fallout: The Hot War, by Harry Turtledove
Best Apocalyptic Novel
Walkaway, by Cory Doctorow
Best Horror Novel
The Changeling, by Victor LaValle
Best Comic Book
The Dresden Files: Dog Men, by Jim Butcher, Mark Powers, Diego Galindo
Best Graphic Novel
Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card, by Jim Butcher, Carlos Gomez
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series
Stranger Things, by Netflix
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie
Wonder Woman directed, by Patty Jenkins
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, by Nintendo
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game
Pokemon GO, by Niantic
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game
Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow’s Walk, by Avalon Hill
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game
Magic the Gathering: Eldritch Moon, by Wizards of the Coast
About Dragon Con
Dragon Con is the internationally known pop culture convention held each Labor Day in Atlanta. Organized for fans, Dragon Con features more than about 3,000 hours of comics, film, television, costuming, art, music, and gaming over four days. For more information, please visit www.dragoncon.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
