By Armando

AIPimaging.com
Keanu Reeves received an Inkpot Award on Saturday during the BRZRKR panel at Comic-Con International, recognizing his contributions to comics and film. The surprise presentation took place in Hall H, where the actor was met with a standing ovation from the crowd.
The Inkpot Award, given by Comic-Con International, honors individuals for outstanding work in comics, science fiction and fantasy, film, television, animation, and fandom. “Honestly, if it were just my choice, I would have given it to you just for The Matrix,” said Eddie Ibrahim, Director of Programming, as he handed Reeves the award.
Reeves, who rose to fame in 1989’s Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, has since become a cinematic mainstay through films like Point Break, Speed, and the genre-defining Matrix franchise. “The Matrix changed my life,” Reeves said onstage. “Over these years, it’s changed so many other people’s lives in really positive ways.”
The panel centered on BRZRKR, Reeves’ original comic book series co-written with Matt Kindt. Reeves is set to star in a live-action film adaptation of the story, with an animated Netflix series also in development. Artist Ron Garney, who illustrated the series, joined Reeves onstage, along with screenwriter Mattson Tomlin, who is writing the film version and is also behind the upcoming Terminator Zero series.
Reeves’ appearance added star power to a packed Hall H schedule, and his dual role as both storyteller and big-screen cinema icon was celebrated by fans and creators alike.