With the proliferation of webcomics , awards began to emerge . In 2000 , the Eagle Awards introduced the " Favourite Web-based Comic " category , and 2001 saw the first installment of the Web Cartoonists ' Choice Awards . The Ignatz Awards also added a " Best Online Comic " accolade in 2001 , but the event was canceled this year due to the September 11 attacks and the title was first awarded in 2002 . The Eisner Awards , the most prestigious comics ceremony , eventually introduced a " Best Digital Comic " category in 2005
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
History of webcomics