Ugly Princess

In 2016 and 2017, Éditions Akata published the seven-issue series Ugly Princess, a French comic that reimagines the classic fairy-tale princess trope through a modern, subversive lens. Known for its sharp, witty storytelling and expressive art, the series challenges traditional beauty standards and explores themes of identity and self-acceptance. It stands as a notable entry in Akata's catalog for its bold, character-driven narrative and its playful yet poignant deconstruction of princess archetypes.