Margaux Meissonnier was awarded the Prix Prima Bula for her comic Le Parc Saint-Rien (L'employé du moi) at the Formula Bula festival. The award was given during the opening evening of the 14th edition of the festival, which focuses on supporting independent comics and graphic storytelling. The 2026 jury was made up entirely of members from the festival's association, highlighting the value placed on passionate and committed perspectives in contemporary creative work. In a statement, the jury praised Le Parc Saint-Rien as "a touching work that brings us back to our humanity." Meissonnier earned her illustration diploma from the Arts-Déco school in Strasbourg in 2017. Her artistic style is influenced by the surreal paintings of Yves Tanguy and Giorgio de Chirico, as well as the absurdist writing of Samuel Beckett and Boris Vian. Her drawings use a fluid, expressive line that makes her subjects appear soft and graceful, set against backgrounds of diluted ink and watercolor. This creates a dreamlike atmosphere that blurs the line between reality and imagination. Meissonnier is also known for her humor and use of dialogue, blending a contemporary and spoken language with the poetic elements of her work. The editor's summary of Le Parc Saint-Rien describes a narrative centered on Arlaime, a former surface technician at Parc Saint-Rien, who is moving into a new role as a gardener. However, Dani and their colleagues are asked to mistreat a person, which causes delays and the denial of a promotion. Management gives them a chance to redeem themselves by preparing for a bootball tournament. Arlaime discovers Fleur at the base of an old stump and explores the park to find the best spot to replant a plant. The story reflects on workplace hierarchies and the feeling of being disconnected from one's job. Separately, Madeline Cash won the PAGE/AMERICA 2026 novel prize. Her first three books, Erstein Costis, Pharœwère, and Seumwère, were published by Magnani editions. Last year, the Prix Prima Bula was awarded to Lucie Morel for her album Toc toc (Même pas mal).