Group Dargaud

Group Dargaud is a French comic book publishing group whose origins trace back to the founding of Éditions Dargaud in 1943 by Georges Dargaud. It is one of the three comic book publishing branches of the Média-Participations group, alongside Groupe Dupuis and Groupe Le Lombard. The group is headquartered in Paris and operates primarily in Francophone markets. In the early 1960s, Dargaud acquired the comic magazine Pilote, created by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo, and Jean-Michel Charlier, among others. This acquisition helped establish Dargaud as a major player in the Franco-Belgian comics industry. In 2004, Dargaud came under the control of the holding company Média-Participations and was led by Claude de Saint Vincent. As of 2023, the group's publishing houses include Dargaud, Lucky Comics, Dargaud Benelux, Kana, Éditions Blake et Mortimer, and Urban Comics. These imprints cover a wide range of comic genres, from classic Franco-Belgian series to manga and graphic novels. The group continues to be a significant force in European comics publishing.

The history of Group Dargaud begins with the creation of Éditions Dargaud in 1943 by Georges Dargaud. The company initially focused on publishing comic books and magazines. In the early 1960s, Dargaud acquired the influential comic magazine Pilote, which had been created by René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo, and Jean-Michel Charlier, among others. This acquisition was a pivotal moment, as Pilote was home to iconic series such as Asterix and Lucky Luke, solidifying Dargaud's position in the Franco-Belgian comics market. Over the following decades, Dargaud expanded its catalog and influence, becoming a key player in European comics publishing. In 2004, the company came under the control of the holding company Média-Participations, led by Claude de Saint Vincent. Under Média-Participations, Dargaud became one of the group's three comic publishing branches, alongside Groupe Dupuis and Groupe Le Lombard. By 2023, the group's publishing houses included Dargaud, Lucky Comics, Dargaud Benelux, Kana, Éditions Blake et Mortimer, and Urban Comics. This diverse portfolio allows the group to publish a wide range of comics, from classic Franco-Belgian series to manga and contemporary graphic novels. The group remains headquartered in Paris and continues to be a major force in the comic book industry.

• 2023

  Group's publishing houses include Dargaud, Lucky Comics, Dargaud Benelux, Kana, Éditions Blake et Mortimer, and Urban Comics.

• 2004

  Dargaud comes under control of Média-Participations, led by Claude de Saint Vincent.

• 1960

  Dargaud acquires the comic magazine Pilote.

• 1943

  Éditions Dargaud founded by Georges Dargaud.

Major Franco-Belgian comic book publisher, part of Média-Participations.

• Dargaud

• Lucky Comics

• Dargaud Benelux

• Kana

• Éditions Blake et Mortimer

• Urban Comics

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