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Comic Industry Report Highlights Growing Gender Diversity and Economic Vulnerability

publication · 2026-03-24

A report from the États Généraux de la Bande Dessinée reveals concerning trends in the comic profession, showing increased fragility and exposure to sexist and sexual misconduct. The findings will be presented to the French National Assembly on March 23. The document paints a troubling picture of an industry experiencing both greater female participation and worsening working conditions.

Key facts

  • Report from États Généraux de la Bande Dessinée details industry challenges
  • Profession becoming more fragile with rising sexist and sexual misconduct
  • Findings to be presented to French National Assembly on March 23
  • Industry shows increasing female participation alongside economic vulnerability
  • Report obtained exclusively by Le Monde newspaper

Entities

Institutions

  • États Généraux de la Bande Dessinée
  • Assemblée nationale
  • Le Monde

Locations

  • France

Sources