French Flip for Comic Books at Festival In France, comic books are serious culture for children and adults alike. Every year, thousands of avid followers converge on the small town of Angouleme for the international comic book festival.

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French Flip for Comic Books at Festival

February 13, 200512:00 AM ET

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Eleanor Beardsley

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In France, comic books are serious culture for children and adults alike. Every year, thousands of avid followers converge on the small town of Angouleme for the international comic book festival.

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