Notable events of 1971 in comics.

Events

January

February

Spring

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Specific date unknown

Births

August

Deaths

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

October

November

December

Specific date unknown

Exhibitions

Conventions

I came back into the field because of [convention organizer Phil Seuling]. I remember [him] calling me in New London, [Connecticut], where I was sitting there as chairman of the board of Croft Publishing Co. My secretary said, 'There's a Mr. Seuling on the phone and he's talking about a comics convention. What is that?' She said, 'I didn't know you were a cartoonist, Mr. Eisner.' 'Oh, yes,' I said, 'secretly; I'm a closet cartoonist.' I came down and was stunned at the existence of the whole world. ... That was a world that I had left, and I found it very exciting, very stimulating".

Awards

Goethe Awards

''Presented July 3, 1972, (for comics published in 1971) at the Comic Art Convention, New York City, in a ceremony emceed by Tony Isabella and Carl Gafford. The Goethe Award ballot was initially published in The Buyer's Guide to Comics Fandom, The Monster Times, and Graphic Story World. Nominations were sent in from 335 readers. Ultimately, there were 7 categories with 4-7 nominees in each category. 700 fans voted for the final nominees. The award results were also published in Comic Art News & Reviews.''

Shazam Awards

Presented in 1972 for comics published in 1971:

First issues by title

Charlton Comics

Ghost Manor vol. 2 Ghostly Haunts Haunted

DC Comics

Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love DC 100 Page Super Spectacular: debuts with issue #4 Forever People Ghosts Mister Miracle New Gods Weird War Tales

Marvel Comics

Kull the Conqueror Marvel Feature Marvel Spotlight Savage Tales

Independent titles

Air Pirates Funnies Countdown The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers Mickey Rat Tammy

Initial appearance by character name

DC Comics

Marvel Comics

Independent titles