Dupuis Pulls Spirou Comic After Racism Allegations

The publisher withdrew 'La Gorgone bleue' following backlash over its portrayal of Black characters.

The comic, released in September 2023, faced criticism on social media for its caricatured depictions of Black characters.
Dupuis acknowledged the outdated style of representation and issued an apology to those offended by the album.
Critics also highlighted issues of sexism, pointing to the hypersexualization of female characters in the comic.
The controversy began after a viral video labeled the comic as one of the most racist of 2024.
Both the publisher and the comic's artist expressed regret, with the artist claiming no intent to offend.