Ed Brubaker, John Romita Jr. and The Walking Dead were among the winners of the sixth annual Scream Awards, presented last night in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV.
The awards, which honor the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror films, television shows and comic books, were voted on by fans from a list of nominees selected by an advisory committee that included Neil Gaiman, Tim Burton, Damon Lindelof, George A. Romero and Wes Craven.
The Walking Dead, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, was named Best Comic Book or Graphic Novel, Ed Brubaker as Best Comic Book Writer and John Romita Jr. as Best Comic book Artist.
In addition to the comics-specific categories, awards went to adaptations X-Men: First Class for Best Fantasy Movie, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World for Best Comic Book Movie and Best Fight Scene, and The Dark Knight Rises for Most Anticipated Scream. Chris Evans also won Best Superhero for his turn as Captain America, and Hugh Jackman for Best Cameo in X-Men: First Class.
Here's the complete list of winners:
- The Ultimate Scream: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
- Best Science Fiction Movie: Super 8
- Best Fantasy Movie: X-Men: First Class
- Best Horror Movie: Let Me In
- Best Thriller: Limitless
- Best TV Show: Game of Thrones
- Best Director: Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan
- Best Scream-Play: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
- Best Chase Scene: Chase Through London in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- Best Fantasy Actress: Natalie Portman, Black Swan
- Best Fantasy Actor: Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
- Best Science Fiction Actress: Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil: Afterlife
- Best Science Fiction Actor: Matt Smith, Doctor Who
- Best Horror Actress: Chloe Grace Moretz, Let Me In
- Best Horror Actor: Alexander Skarsgård, True Blood
- Best Villain: Ralph Fiennes, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
- Best Superhero: Chris Evans as Captain America
- Best Supporting Actress: Mila Kunis, Black Swan
- Best Supporting Actor: Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
- Breakout Performance Male: Joe Manganiello, True Blood
- Breakout Performance Female: Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones
- Best Cameo: Hugh Jackman, X-Men: First Class
- Best Ensemble: True Blood
- Most Memorable Mutilation: Scalped Alive By Motorboat, Piranha 3D
- Fight Scene: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
- Holy Sh!t Scene of the Year: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
- Best Independent Movie: Monsters
- Best 3D Movie: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
- Best F/X: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
- Best Graphic Novel or Comic Book: The Walking Dead
- Best Comic Book Writer: Ed Brubaker, Captain America
- Best Comic Book Artist: John Romita, Jr., Avengers, Kick-Ass 2
- Best Comic Book Movie: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
- Most Anticipated Scream: The Dark Knight Rises