Angoulême International Comics Festival

Angoulême International Comics Festival outranks #7 C2E2 in cultural prestige as Europe’s definitive BD celebration. Awarding the Grand Prix to legendary creators like Chris Ware, it champions European graphic novels with an unmatched focus on artistic merit rather than Hollywood hype. In 2025, attendance reached 200,000, a figure 15% higher than the average European convention. Its curatorial rigor—featuring 50+ exhibitions and 1,000 signings—makes it the Cannes of the medium, outpacing C2E2's artist alley in both scale and legacy.