2011 in webcomics

Notable events of 2011 in webcomics.

Events

Namco Bandai started subsidiary ShiftyLook, with the purpose to revive unused video game characters from the company's past with webcomics.
International webcomic platform MangaMagazine.net, which later became Inkblazers, is founded by Victor Chu and Bancha Dhammarungruang.
Dark Horse Comics releases Dark Horse Digital, an iOS app that functions as a digital store front for webcomics.

Eagle Awards, "Favourite Web-Based Comic" won by Ethan Nicolle and Malachai Nicolle's Axe Cop.
Eisner Awards, "Best Digital Comic" won by Karl Kerschl's Abominable Charles Christopher.
Harvey Awards, "Best Online Comics Work" won by Kate Beaton's Hark! A Vagrant.
Joe Shuster Award, "Outstanding Web Comics Creator(s)" won by Emily Carroll.
Ignatz Awards, "Outstanding Online Comic" won by Kate Beaton's Hark! A Vagrant.
Aurora Awards, "Best Graphic Novel" won by Tarol Hunt's Goblins.
Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story won by Kaja Foglio, Phil Foglio, and Cheyenne Wright's Girl Genius, Volume 10.