Casterman

Historic Belgian publisher of comics and children’s books, Casterman has connected Tintin, Martine, Corto Maltese, Tardi, Les Cités obscures and contemporary creation for nearly two and a half centuries.

Originating from a bookstore founded in Tournai by Donat Casterman at the end of the 18th century, Casterman became a major comics publisher with Tintin from 1934 onward, then developed Alix, Martine, Corto Maltese, Adèle Blanc-Sec and the magazine (À suivre). Now part of the Madrigall group, the publishing house continues a broad catalogue of comics, children’s books and manga.

Dargaud

Historic French comics publisher, Dargaud built its identity around Pilote, Blueberry, Valérian, Achille Talon and a catalogue connecting heritage with contemporary creation.

Created by Georges Dargaud in 1936 and active in comics publishing from 1943, Dargaud became one of France’s major publishing houses through the Journal de Tintin and especially Pilote. Its history is closely tied to Astérix, Blueberry, Achille Talon, Valérian and Lucky Luke before continuing with works such as Blacksad, Le Chat du Rabbin, Les Vieux Fourneaux and many contemporary graphic novels.

Dark Horse Comics

Major American independent comics publisher, Dark Horse has connected creator-owned works, major licenses, manga and iconic universes such as Hellboy and Sin City since 1986.

Founded in Oregon in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics established itself by supporting creators while building a powerful model around licensed properties. Hellboy, Sin City, Concrete, The Umbrella Academy, Star Wars, Aliens, Predator and Berserk illustrate a catalogue capable of bringing together original creations, adaptations, manga and major popular culture universes.

Delcourt

French generalist comics publisher, Delcourt has connected science fiction, fantasy, children’s publishing, graphic novels, American comics and manga since 1986, from Sillage and Walking Dead

Founded in 1986 by Guy Delcourt after his time at Pilote, Éditions Delcourt developed around young creators, imaginative fiction and an editorial policy quickly broadened to every form of comics. Sillage, De cape et de crocs, Donjon, Les Légendaires, Walking Dead and Guy Delisle’s graphic novels illustrate a catalogue now integrated into Groupe Delcourt, itself a member of Editis.

Dupuis

Historic Belgian comics publisher, Dupuis turned Spirou into a remarkable creative laboratory from which Gaston, Lucky Luke, the Smurfs, Boule et Bill and Les Tuniques Bleues emerged.

Originating from the printing business created by Jean Dupuis in Marcinelle, the publishing house became an editor in 1922 before launching the Journal de Spirou in 1938. Around this magazine grew one of the great traditions of Franco-Belgian comics, extended through Gaston, Les Tuniques Bleues, Largo Winch, Aire Libre and numerous contemporary creations.

Glénat

French publishing house born from comics, Glénat has built a major catalogue across comics, manga, children’s publishing and illustrated books, from Titeuf to Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Founded in Grenoble in 1969 by Jacques Glénat, Éditions Glénat first developed around comics before playing a pioneering role in establishing manga in France with Akira and then Dragon Ball. The publishing house now releases comics, manga, children’s books and illustrated books within an independent group that has gradually diversified.

Kana

French-language publishing house specializing in manga, Kana has accompanied several generations of readers since 1996, from Détective Conan, Naruto and Death Note to Monster, Bonne nuit Punpun and Kagurabachi.

Created in Brussels in 1996 by Yves Schlirf within Dargaud-Lombard, Kana became one of the major French-language manga publishers thanks to Détective Conan, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto, Death Note and Black Butler. Its catalogue gradually expanded from shōnen to creator-driven works, shōjo, seinen and European creations, while keeping its historical series alive through new editions.

Kazé

Historic French brand dedicated to Japanese culture, Kazé has connected animation and manga since 1994, from its first anime releases to Chainsaw Man, The Promised Neverland, Kaiju No. 8 and its editorial revival in 2026

Founded in 1994 as a French pioneer of Japanese animation, Kazé developed its manga activity after acquiring Asuka in 2007 and launched Kazé Manga in 2010. After three years under the Crunchyroll Manga brand, the Kazé name returned in 2026 within Pegasus Manga and HarperCollins, with a catalogue combining historical series, major recent successes and new Japanese licenses.

Ki-oon

French publishing house specializing in manga, Ki-oon has combined major Japanese licenses and original creations since 2004, from My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen to Prophecy, Frieren and Les Carnets de l’apothicaire

Founded in 2004 by Ahmed Agne and Cécile Pournin, Ki-oon develops a French manga catalogue ranging from fantasy and thrillers to major shōnen, seinen and children’s successes. My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, A Silent Voice, Beastars, Frieren and Les Carnets de l’apothicaire coexist with a policy of original creations developed directly with Japanese and French creators.

Kurokawa

French publishing house specializing in manga, Kurokawa has connected Fullmetal Alchemist, Pokémon, Vinland Saga, One-Punch Man, Spy x Family and several generations of readers since 2005.

Created in 2005 within the Editis group around Grégoire Hellot, Kurokawa immediately established itself with Fullmetal Alchemist before developing a catalogue combining shōnen, shōjo, seinen and children’s titles. Pokémon, Soul Eater, Vinland Saga, One-Punch Man, Spy x Family and Oshi no Ko illustrate a publishing house combining major Japanese licenses, a lasting back catalogue and diversification around Japanese culture.

Panini Comics

Major comics publisher in France since 1997, Panini France has accompanied several generations of readers from Marvel, Spider-Man and X-Men to Star Wars, Conan and numerous independent comics.

Panini Comics became the new French publisher of Marvel comics in 1997 and built around Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers, Daredevil and Wolverine a catalogue that has become central to the recent history of French-language comics. The publishing house now releases new titles and classics in numerous formats while also developing Star Wars, Conan, independent works and a separate manga activity.

Panini France

Major comics publisher in France since 1997, Panini France has accompanied several generations of readers from Marvel, Spider-Man and X-Men to Star Wars, Conan and numerous independent comics.

Panini France became the new French publisher of Marvel comics in 1997 and built around Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers, Daredevil and Wolverine a catalogue that has become central to the recent history of French-language comics. The publishing house now releases new titles and classics in numerous formats while also developing Star Wars, Conan, independent works and a separate manga activity.

Pika Édition

French publishing house specializing in manga, Pika Édition has accompanied several generations of readers since 2000, from GTO and Fairy Tail to Attack on Titan, Blue Lock and Dreamland.

Founded in 2000 by Alain Kahn and Pierre Valls as a continuation of Manga Player, Pika Édition became one of France’s leading manga publishers with GTO, Fairy Tail, Attack on Titan and Blue Lock. A member of Hachette Livre, the publishing house also develops French creation, children’s manga, novels, heritage editions and webtoons.

Shueisha

Major Japanese manga and publishing house, Shueisha has built around Jump, Ribon and Margaret a global catalogue ranging from Dragon Ball and One Piece to Nana, Kingdom and SPY×FAMILY.

Founded in 1926 after being prepared within Shogakukan, Shueisha became one of Japan’s leading publishers through its manga magazines, but also literature, children’s books, fashion and general publishing. Weekly Shonen Jump, Ribon, Margaret and Young Jump notably hosted Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Nana, Kingdom, Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen, while Jump+ and MANGA Plus now extend this model into digital publishing and international distribution.

Soleil

French publishing house deeply associated with imaginative fiction, Soleil built vast comics universes around Lanfeust, Troy and the Terres d’Arran while also developing manga, children’s publishing and comics.

Founded in Toulon in 1989 by Mourad Boudjellal, Éditions Soleil first became known for reissuing classics before becoming a major heroic fantasy publisher with Lanfeust de Troy and Trolls de Troy. Now a brand of Groupe Delcourt, Soleil continues to publish comics, manga, American comics and children’s works including the Monde d’Aquilon, Les Carnets de Cerise and Dorohedoro.

Urban Comics

French publishing house specializing in comics, Urban Comics has published DC Comics, Vertigo and many independent titles since 2012, from Batman, Superman and Watchmen to Saga, Deadly Class and Transformers.

Launched in 2012 by Dargaud after obtaining the French-language rights to DC Comics, Urban Comics built a broad catalogue ranging from superheroes and Vertigo classics to American independent creations. Batman, Superman, Watchmen, Sandman, Saga, Deadly Class and the Energon Universe illustrate a policy based on clear collections, the promotion of creators and the circulation of comics heritage.

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