Three Women Compete for 2025 Angoulême Grand Prix

Alison Bechdel, Catherine Meurisse, and Anouk Ricard are finalists for the prestigious award, with the winner to be announced on January 29 at the festival's opening ceremony.

The finalists for the 2025 Angoulême Grand Prix are Alison Bechdel, Catherine Meurisse, and Anouk Ricard, marking a notable all-female shortlist.
The winner will be revealed on January 29 during the opening of the 52nd International Comics Festival in Angoulême, running through February 2.
Alison Bechdel, a prominent figure in LGBTQ and feminist comics, is known for her autobiographical works like 'Fun Home' and the Bechdel Test highlighting gender representation in media.
Catherine Meurisse, a former 'Charlie Hebdo' cartoonist and six-time nominee, is celebrated for her artistic versatility and was the first comic artist inducted into the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 2020.
Anouk Ricard, a first-time finalist, is recognized for her humorous and absurd storytelling, with works like 'Anna et Froga' and the award-winning 'Animan'.