On the Scene: MICE 2025 focused on understanding comics
It's my sixth time writing about MICE and I’ve still got things to say. That’s because the annual Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, a free, two-day...
ANGOULÊME: Official Selection leaks, Association FIBD barks back, and more
In the latest update: We may know what the Angoulême 2026 Official Selection could have looked like (and what familiar names made the cut); the Association FIBD responds to mayor Xavier Bonnefont's accusations; the ADBDA moves forward; the Inter-Org BD coalition gives an update; no more Fauve; meetings taking place to decide on a program for the vacant FIBD weekend; and snippets from Le Figaro's interview with mayor Bonnefont
BLACK COMIC LORDS: Virtual Comic-Con
Black Comic Lords are hosting their first-ever virtual comic con
ANGOULÊME 2026 cancelled, Bondoux defiant [UPDATED]
Angoulême 2026 cannot go ahead. In a message from his lawyers, Franck Bondoux places the blame for the festival’s cancellation entirely on public funders, and demands to have his company 9e Art+ remain as festival organiser for the 2027 event
Interview: Luigi Formisano on crafting NIGHTS
The Beat sat down with Formisano at Thought Bubble Comics Art Festival 2025 to discuss his experience working on NIGHTS.
Organiser 9e Art+ puts ANGOULÊME FESTIVAL 2026 on hold [UPDATED]
Embattled Angoulême Festival organiser 9e Art+ has officially put production of the 2026 event on indefinite hold
Interview: Mollie Ray on GIANT and comics activism
Mollie Ray's exceptional debut graphic novel Giant is a strikingly intimate and emotional look at nostalgia, illness and healing, told with a deft and...
ANGOULÊME: Her name is Élise. Former employee dismissed by 9e Art+ after reporting sexual...
The person whose allegations against Angoulême Festival operator 9e Art+ shook the French comics industry this year has waived her anonymity and spoken out
ANGOULÊME CRISIS: Game over? Stakeholders call for ’26 Festival to be cancelled
Angoulême International Comics Festival's 2026 should be cancelled. That seems to be the resounding message from publishers, authors...and as of today public partners - including the town mayor.
INTERVIEW: Wattpad’s Alessandra Ferreri talks writing digital stories and fanfiction as the company nears...
This year's New York Comic Con had a lot of big names and celebrities present during the duration of that event. From David Dastmalchian,...
ANGOULÊME: Bondoux “retires” as publishers and authors demand radical change
Embattled Angoulême International Comics Festival owner Association FIBD and controversial operator 9e Art+ made dramatic concessions on Thursday. Not good enough, say authors and publishers
ANGOULÊME: Enraged publishers seek removal of Bondoux, Mayor gets involved
The list of exits grows. Festival owner Assocation FIBD has been given a November 17 deadline to come up with an acceptable alternative - including the immediate removal of Bondoux - or all major publishers walk. It was also being indicated that the local government may take over
