This is a list of comics-related events in 1971.
Presented July 3, 1972, (for comics published in 1971) at the Comic Art Convention, New York City, in a ceremony emceed by Tony Isabella and Carl Gafford. The Goethe Award ballot was initially published in The Buyer's Guide to Comics Fandom, The Monster Times, and Graphic Story World. Nominations were sent in from 335 readers. Ultimately, there were 7 categories with 4-7 nominees in each category. 700 fans voted for the final nominees. The award results were also published in Comic Art News & Reviews.
Presented in 1972 for comics published in 1971:
Ghost Manor vol. 2
Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love
DC 100 Page Super Spectacular: debuts with issue #4