Extensive Definition
Owly is an American graphic
novel series created by Andy Runton
and published by Top
Shelf Productions.
Series overview
The series, which is largely without standard text dialogue, is about the adventures of a gentle owl named Owly who resolves to do good and make friends in his world with the help of his good companions, the clever worm, Wormy, and Scampy, the gluttonous but good hearted chipmunk. While he faces obstacles in the pursuit of that goal, his faith in the goodness in the world is never disappointed.Publication history
Collections
Single issues
Top Shelf has published several single issues of Owly, as part of Free Comic Book Day.- Owly: Splashin' Around was published in 2005
- Owly: Breakin' the Ice was published in 2006
- Owly: Helping Hands was published in 2007.
- Owly: In a Fix! scheduled to be published 2008.
Awards and recognition
Wins
- The Way Home Mini received the 2004 Howard E. Day Prize for outstanding achievement in self-publishing.
- Andy Runton won the 2005 Harvey Award for Best New Talent for Owly.
- Andy Runton won the 2005 Ignatz Award for Promising New Talent for Owly.
- Owly: Flying Lessons received the 2006 Eisner Award in the category "Best Publication for a Younger Audience."
- Owly won the 2006 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Series.
Nominations
- 2005 Harvey Award nominee for Best Graphic Novel
- 2005 Harvey Award nominee for Best New Series
- 2005 Eisner Award nominee for Best Publication for a Younger Audience