French cartoonist, "Riss" was a victim of the shooting at Charlie Hebdo office and one of the survivors, with reporter Laurent Léger and other cartoonist Corinne Rey. He was lightly wounded at his right shoulder. Current director of the journal since 2015. Link to Wikipedia biography (French)
Riss is a French cartoonist and editor. He was born on September 20, 1966 in Melun, France. He is best known for his work on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, where he has been the editor-in-chief since 2015.
Riss began his career as a cartoonist in the early 1990s. He joined Charlie Hebdo in 2006, and became the editor-in-chief in 2015 after the previous editor, Stéphane Charbonnier, was killed in the Charlie Hebdo shooting.
Riss is a controversial figure. He has been criticized for his cartoons, which often satirize religion and politics. He has also been the target of threats and violence. In 2015, he was attacked by a gunman who injured him in the shoulder.
Despite the controversy, Riss remains a respected figure in the world of satire. He is a recipient of the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian award. He is also the author of several books, including "Une minute de silence pour Charlie" (2015) and "La Vie est un cadeau" (2018).