Nimona (the graphic novel)

Introduction
Nimona the webcomic was published as a graphic novel in 2015. The book has 11 chapters, with an Epilogue, and an extra Christmas Special from 2013, that features a story from Ballister and Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin's past. According to Stevenson, in preparation for publication the "art on the first 6 pages [was] redone to be more consistent with the color palette and character design of the rest of the comic."

Nimona is science fantasy story set in a mash-up of time periods. It follows the adventures of the villain Lord Ballister Blackheart and his shapeshifter sidekick, Nimona, as they fight the evil Institution.

Awards
Nimona the graphic novel was nominated for and won numerous awards, including:


 * Finalist for the 2015 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
 * Nominated for the 2015 Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction.
 * The 2015 Cybils Award for Young Adult Graphic Novels.
 * Nominated for the 2016 Milwaukee County Teen Book Award.
 * The 2016 Eisner Awards for Best Graphic Album--Reprint.
 * Nominated for the 2017 Vermont Golden Dome Book Award.
 * Nominated for the 2017 Rhode Island Teen Book Award.