This weekend, the village of Contern is hosting the 31st edition of its comic book festival, drawing around 8,000 visitors to its more than 100 sales stands.
The event offers a wide selection of graphic novels, figurines, and other related items, all alongside a rich and varied cultural programme.
The president of the festival Jean-Claude Muller explains that for this year's edition, they organised their 'super parade' again, identical to the one they had organised for the 30th edition.
"It will take place on Sunday at 4.30pm", he continues. "A novelty for 2025 is Graffixity, tailored to young people aged 10 to 20 years old. We have video games, the return of the Gameboy, and DJ Bluetag will set the mood."
In a hall dedicated to authors, around 50 creators will be present to sign their creative work and talk to the visitors. Bookshop Ernster is also offering a large sales stand with a broad selection of comics and manga.
Over the past three decades, the world of comics has evolved considerably and the festival strives to reflect these changes. Jean-Claude Muller emphasises they are always seeking out innovation: "We do not intend to stand still, we want to advance", the festival's president asserts. "The 'ninth art' is perpetually evolving, and we are trying to include as many styles as possible."
The festival attracts a diverse audience, from children to adults, whether they are passionate about graphic novels or simply curious. Many visitors come from neighbouring countries, some even drive more than 200km to enrich their collection.
The festival continues this Sunday, with activities from 10am to 7pm in the centre of Contern.
