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| Wilfrid Lupano | |
|---|---|
| Name | Wilfrid Lupano |
| Birth date | 1971 |
| Birth place | Nantes, France |
| Occupation | Comics writer, screenwriter |
| Notable works | The Extraordinary Voyage of Jules Verne; The Adventures of Alcibiade; Chronicles of the Salamanders |
| Awards | Angoulême Prize (nominee), Prix jeunesse |
Wilfrid Lupano is a French comics writer and screenwriter known for genre-spanning graphic novels and collaborations with prominent artists and European publishers. His career interweaves contemporary social commentary with historical pastiche, engaging readers across France, Belgium, Canada, and international festivals. Lupano's work has been featured in major comics festivals and has led to adaptations into stage and screen projects.
Born in Nantes, France, Lupano's formative years coincided with cultural movements centered in Nantes and the Pays de la Loire region, near artistic scenes in Brittany and connections to publishing houses in Paris. He studied literature and humanities in regional universities that interact with institutions such as the Sorbonne and research centers linked to the Centre national du livre, while participating in local comic workshops associated with collectives that collaborate with Festival d'Angoulême organizers. Early influences included visits to exhibitions curated by institutions like the Musée d'Orsay and interactions with practitioners from studios affiliated with Dupuis and Dargaud.
Lupano began publishing in the early 2000s through small press and anthology projects connected to magazines and publishers such as Fluide Glacial and Ankama. He worked with artists who had ties to European bandes dessinées networks around Brussels and the 9th Art community, leading to commissions from major houses like Delcourt and Éditions Soleil. His breakthrough came with a series that garnered attention at the Festival d'Angoulême and nominations from juries associated with the Ministère de la Culture and critics from outlets such as Le Monde and Libération.
Lupano's bibliography includes collaborations with illustrators who have worked with publishers such as Glénat and Casterman, producing titles that span historical fiction, satire, and fantasy. Notable collaborations include long-form projects illustrated by artists from studios linked to Manu Larcenet and Cosey alumni, as well as partnerships with younger illustrators emerging from workshops tied to École Estienne. His major works have been serialized and later collected by imprints of Marabout and Gallimard, with editions translated for markets overseen by distributors such as IDW Publishing and Fantagraphics Books.
Lupano's narratives often interlace social critique with period settings, invoking literary references from authors associated with Jules Verne, Victor Hugo, and Émile Zola while echoing the comedic timing of writers in the tradition of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. His prose and scriptwriting exhibit a balance between satirical dialogue reminiscent of Molière and structural experimentation paralleling techniques seen in works by Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman. Visual collaborations produce pages that draw on ligne claire legacies linked to Hergé and painterly approaches comparable to Moebius, integrating motifs from maritime histories associated with Saint-Malo and colonial-era narratives tied to Nouvelle-France.
Lupano's projects have been shortlisted and awarded in contexts including prizes presented at the Festival d'Angoulême, acknowledgments from the Syndicat National de l'Édition, and youth literature awards comparable to the Prix Jeunesse. Critics from publications like Télérama, Le Figaro, and The Guardian have reviewed his works, and juries that include members from the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée and the Société des auteurs have recognized his contributions to contemporary bande dessinée. He has been invited as a guest of honor at international events such as the Lucca Comics & Games and panels at the Angoulême International Comics Festival.
Several of Lupano's titles have been optioned for adaptations involving producers and studios associated with the CNC and broadcasters like Arte and France Télévisions, with scripts developed in partnership with screenwriters from the Cannes Film Festival circuit. Translations of his work have been published by houses operating in United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Spain, and his books circulate in catalogues presented at trade fairs like the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Bologna Children's Book Fair. Film and stage adaptations have been discussed in contexts involving producers who previously adapted works by creators such as Marjane Satrapi and Jean-Claude Carrière.
Lupano maintains a public profile through interviews in media outlets including France Inter, Arte Radio, and print interviews in Le Monde and Libération, and he participates in academic symposia at institutions like Université de Nantes and cultural programs funded by the Ministère de la Culture. He collaborates with festivals, publishers, and fellow creators within networks that include members of Syndicat National des Auteurs et des Compositeurs and trade organizations allied with Fédération des Éditeurs Européens. He resides in France and continues to produce work that circulates internationally.
Category:French comics writers Category:1971 births Category:Living people