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- ↑ "The Ringo Awards are Coming to Baltimore Comic-Con and You can Submit Nominees Now! - Graphic Policy". 27 June 2017.
- ↑ "First 'Ringo! comic book industry award ceremony honors Lewis, Young, Cho, Staples, King, and more". 24 September 2017.
- ↑ "2017 RINGO AWARDS Winners (Full List)".