Festival announces 2026 award winners
The Quai des Bulles festival, held from October 9 to 11, 2026, announced the winners of five awards during its Saturday evening session. The event, which celebrates comics and graphic novels, drew attention for its recognition of emerging and established creators in the field.Prize list to expand in 2027
The prize list for the 45th edition will be completed by the Youth Award of the City of Saint-Malo, which will be announced in December 2027. This addition highlights the festival’s commitment to supporting young talent in the comics industry.Grand Prix 2026 awarded to Tebo
The Grand Prix 2026 was awarded to Tebo, a drawer from Caen who became known through a comics competition and created several gag series, including Captain Biceps. Tebo’s work is known for its humor and visual creativity, making him a standout in the genre.Best Album Prize 2026 goes to Montefiore
The Best Album Prize 2026 went to Montefiore by Pierre-Henry Gomont, published by Dargaud. The work explores family dynamics through the story of two brothers attending a unique Italian horse race, blending narrative depth with visual storytelling.Ouest-France/Quai des Bulles Prize awarded to Akari
The Ouest-France/Quai des Bulles Prize, in partnership with ICI Bretagne, was awarded to Akari by Marco Kohinata, translated by Adrien Blouët and published by Le Lézard noir. The prize recognizes works that demonstrate both artistic and literary merit in the comics field.ADGP/Quai des Bulles Revelation Prize awarded to Levure
The ADGP/Quai des Bulles Revelation Prize 2026 was given to Levure by Juliette Hayer, published by Sarbacane. This prize highlights emerging artists whose work shows promise and originality in the comics medium.Young Talents Prize 2026 awarded to Simon Robin
The Young Talents Prize 2026 was awarded to Simon Robin for his work on the theme "Roses Corsaires." This prize is designed to encourage new creators and provide a platform for their artistic expression.Festival welcomed 46,000 visitors
The festival welcomed 46,000 visitors over three days, showcasing its continued popularity and appeal as a major event in the comics and graphic novel world.2025 award winners highlighted
In 2025, the Quai des Bulles Grand Prix was awarded to Tony Valente, the Best Album Prize to Soli Deo Gloria by Jean-Christophe Deveney and Édouard Cour, the Ouest-France/Quai des Bulles Prize to L’Abîme de l’oubli by Paco Roca and Rodrigo Terrasa, the ADAGP/Quai des Bulles Revelation Prize to Sylvain Bordesoules for Azur Asphalte, and the Young Talents Prize to Romane Oliver.
