Frankfurt Book Fair - Comics, Webtoons, and Manga

Frankfurt Book Fair (October 15–19, 2025)

Comics, webtoons, and manga will have a big stage at the Frankfurt Book Fair (#FBM25) in October 2025

October 15–19, 2025 - Comic and manga fans meet their authors and illustrators at FBM25 (DEUTSCH)

Frankfurt. This year's Frankfurt Book Fair (October 15–19, 2025) offers a big stage for all comics, webtoons, and manga publishers and their authors. In October, publishers will meet authors and their agencies to negotiate rights. Comic fans will also get their money's worth, with the opportunity to attend book signings and purchase the latest books. New stories will be traded and experienced here. The international platform at the Frankfurt Book Fair will be a festival for all generations.

The turtle meets the lizard at the Frankfurt Book Fair... Drawing: Helga Waess (Kunst-Kultur-Blog)

Comics, Webtoons, and Manga:

Trade and Experience Stories at FBM25

The Frankfurt Book Fair (October 15–19, 2025) offers a grand stage for comics, webtoons, and manga. Publishers, agencies, and comic fans meet here to trade and experience new stories – on an international platform and festival for all generations.

For trade visitors: Rights, licenses, contacts

Comics, manga, and webtoons are booming worldwide – including in the licensing business. The Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 specifically invites you to exchange ideas and network.

Comics Business Centre (Hall 6.1):

• International publishers and agencies showcase
• comics, manga, and webtoons

They trade rights ranging from book series to digital stories for smartphones

A Happy Hour on Wednesday and Thursday (5 p.m. each day) offers additional space for discussions and new deals.

For families and fans: Participate and discover this weekend

During the fair weekend (October 18–19, 2025),

the Frankfurt Book Fair invites fans and families to experience comics and manga up close:

Comic and manga drawing corner in the Comics Business Centre (Hall 6.1) for hands-on participation and experimentation.

Hall 3.0: Publishers present new stories – from humorous strips to literary graphic novels.

Book signings and readings with authors and illustrators.

Secure tickets for trade and private visitors now

Whether for trading new material or for shared discovery:

The Frankfurt Book Fair is a meeting place for all who love stories. Trade visitors and families can secure their tickets now.

• buchmesse.de/besuchen/tickets

The Frankfurt Book Fair: a Driving Force for 

Literary Creators and Publishers

The Frankfurt Book Fair is the largest trade fair for international publishing and a cross-sector meeting place for players from the fields of education, film, games, science, and specialist information. Since 1976, a key focus has been the annually changing Guest of Honor, who presents his or her book market, literature, and culture to the trade fair audience in a variety of ways.

The Frankfurt Book Fair organizes the participation of German publishers in international book fairs and hosts year-round trade events in key international markets. The Frankfurt Book Fair is a subsidiary of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association.

Website:  www.buchmesse.de/

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