Summary
Thanks to his comic book series,BRZRKR,Keanu Reevesis the latest recipient of the Inkpot Award at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.BRZRKRhas become something of a passion project for Reeves dating back to 2021. The surprise hit comic book series amassed millions of dollars through its Kickstarter campaign, with critical acclaim justifyinga bevy of spin-off series.
Announced at the 2024 SDCC, Reeves' contributions as co-creator (alongside writer Matt Kindt and artist Ron Garney) and co-writer forBRZRKRhave earned him the Inkpot Award. The Inkpot Award is the convention’s reward for individuals who have done significant things in the world of comics and entertainment in general. The news arrives as momentum builds forNetflix’s plans to adaptBRZRKRfor a movie and animated series.
The award highlights just how much both Keanu Reeves himself andBRZRKRas a whole have managed to exceed expectations in a short amount of time.
BRZRKREarns Keanu Reeves the Highest Honor at Comic-Con
An Inkpot Award
BRZRKRhit shelves for the first time as a 12-issue miniseries by Reeves, Kindt and Garney, premiering on August 24, 2025. The story follows the character of B, a half-human and half-God who, as an immortal, is able to hold a deeper appreciation for the finer things in life - even if all he seeks is the sweet embrace of death.The series and its spin-offs examine his worldwide exploits as he works as a killer for the governmentin exchange for the key to understanding his immortality and how to end it.
Without any onscreen appearances to speak of,BRZRKRbecame a household name and a critical and financial success. That success has now earned Reeves the Inkpot Award, putting him in the same conversation as past winners like Jason Aaron (who worked onBRZRKR’scowboy spin-off,Faceful of Bullets), Joyce Chin, Neil Gaiman, Becky Cloonan, John Buscema, Amanda Conner, Chris Claremont, and Joyce Farmer.These are some of the best, biggest, and most important names in the comic book realm, and now Keanu Reeves can add to that same prestige.
The Impact ofBRZRKR
Already a Benchmark in Pop Culture
What’s most impressive aboutBRZRKRand what makes Keanu Reeves most deserving of its accolade is how quickly it managed to hold space in pop culture in a significant way. The original series isn’t even five years old yet, and it’s still become so in-demand as a commodity. Even before a Netflix series can broaden its audience, the series' fandom has already proven to be a massive one. PerhapsBRZRKRhasKeanu Reeves' star power to thank for that, but its lasting power comes from leaving an impression through compelling storylines heralded by a fascinating tragic hero.
