Éditions Glénat

Overview

Éditions Glénat is one of France’s largest and most influential comic publishers, known for its extensive catalog of bandes dessinées (French comics), manga, and graphic novels. They have a strong reputation for quality storytelling across genres like adventure, historical fiction, fantasy, and youth comics, significantly shaping comic culture in Europe.

What They Do

Glénat publishes a diverse array of comics and related literature:

• Bandes Dessinées (BD) – Traditional French-language comic albums.
• Manga – Japanese manga translations and original manga-inspired series.
• Graphic Novels – Standalone and serialized original graphic fiction.
• Youth Comics – Specialized comics and graphic novels for young readers.

Notable Titles and Franchises

• Titeuf
• Les Sept Vies de l'Épervier
• Dragon Ball (French edition)
• One Piece (French edition)
• Bleach (French edition)
• Le Troisième Testament

Creator Relationships

• Zep (Titeuf)
• Didier Convard (Le Triangle Secret)
• André Juillard (Les Sept Vies de l'Épervier)
• Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball, French editions)
• Eiichiro Oda (One Piece, French editions)

Cultural Impact

Éditions Glénat significantly influences comic culture in France and beyond. They have played a major role in popularizing manga in Europe, especially through successful translations of global hits like Dragon Ball and One Piece. Glénat's commitment to diverse storytelling and high-quality publications has made them a cornerstone of European comic publishing, impacting multiple generations of readers and creators.