The 45th edition of the Quai des Bulles comics festival in Saint-Malo gathers three generations of comics creators from October 9 to 11, showcasing the evolution of the medium through a range of artistic styles and historical periods. The event highlights an 80th-anniversary exhibition dedicated to Lucky Luke, a classic Franco-Belgian comic series created by Morris and written by René Goscinny between 1955 and 1977. The exhibition, held in the chapel of Saint-Sauveur, features original artwork, narrative sequences, and full-scale sets, tracing the series’ journey from its origins to its modern reinterpretations by artists such as Achdé, Jul, Matthieu Bonhomme, Guillaume Bouzard, Blutch, and Brüno. In contrast, Dreamland, a French manga series published by Pika since 2006, represents a more recent development in the comics world. Over two decades, the series has grown to include 24 volumes, ten remastered editions, an artbook, a spin-off, and an animated adaptation. The series explores the duality between the everyday life in Montpellier and a fantastical world filled with flying locomotives, teleportation tattoos, and talking animals. The festival will host a masterclass on October 9, discussing the series’ creation and development over this long period. At the other end of the spectrum, Terre ou Lune by Jade Khoo offers a modern take on the comics medium, blending adolescent stories, lush nature scenes, science fiction, and fantasy. The series follows Othello, a young ornithologist navigating family drama and lunar landscapes, with an aesthetic influenced by artists such as Jirō Taniguchi, Mœbius, Hayao Miyazaki, and Kazuo Oga. Published by Morgen, the series is accompanied by original plates and illustrations, with a masterclass scheduled for October 10 at 17:45. Beyond traditional comic exhibitions, the festival includes performances, music, storytelling, and stage arts, emphasizing the live and interactive potential of comics as an art form. Events such as Contes à bulles and Lou ! Sonata 3 reflect the festival’s commitment to expanding the boundaries of comics. Other notable events in the literary and cultural calendar include the Violeta Negra Prize, which celebrates Southern noir literature, and the Nuits de la lecture festival, which will focus on the theme of "Childhood" in 2027. Additionally, the Aventuriales festival in Ménétrol will explore the intersections between science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary social and technological issues.