Comic Guests
MEET THESE COMIC ARTISTS AT HDCC
Comics are indispensable on Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Because of that, we have introduced the “comics area”. Besides various exhibitors offering all kinds of comics and merchandise, you can meet you favourite comics artists and editors. Come and take a look at their work and, if interested, buy unique pieces.
Alex Segura
Alex Segura is a bestselling and award-winning author, best known for Secret Identity, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. He has also written novels set in the worlds of Star Wars, Spider-Man 2099, and Encanto, alongside acclaimed original works like Alter Ego and Dark Space. In addition to prose, he writes comics for Marvel and DC, including Star Wars: Battle of Jakku, Spider-Society, and The Question: All Along the Watchtower. He lives in New York City with his family.
Cafu
Carlos Alberto Fernández Urbano, better known as CAFU, is an acclaimed Spanish comic artist from Madrid, known for his work as a cartoonist, inker, and cover artist. He has worked with major publishers like Marvel, DC, Valiant, and Image Comics on titles such as Iron Man, Venom, Valkyrie: Jane Foster, X-O Manowar, and Unity. Known for his clean, storytelling-focused style, CAFU became one of the youngest Spanish artists to work for major American comic publishers. He remains active through conventions and social media, where he continues to connect with fans worldwide.
Dani Strips
Dani is a comic artist from Athens, Greece, born in 1992, who studied sculpting at the Athens School of Fine Arts. She has worked with major publishers such as DC Comics, BOOM! Studios, Image Comics, IDW, and Titan, contributing to titles like Arkham City: The Order of the World, Coffin Bound, and The Low, Low Woods. She is also the creator of the self-published series Tales from the Strips, which won the Reader’s Choice Award at the Greek Comics Awards in 2015. Her work is known for its distinctive style and strong visual storytelling.
John Higgins
John Higgins is best known for coloring iconic comics such as Watchmen and Batman: The Killing Joke. He is also the creator, writer, and artist behind the acclaimed Razorjack series, as well as the author and designer of the autobiographical art book Beyond Watchmen & Judge Dredd: The Art of John Higgins. A longtime contributor to 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, he continues to work on projects like Dreadnoughts and Dredger with renowned collaborators.
Katie Kubert
Katie Kubert is a Group Editor at DC Comics, overseeing major initiatives including the Absolute Universe, Webtoons, manga, and global media projects. She has edited bestselling and critically acclaimed titles for both DC and Marvel, such as Absolute Batman, Batman, Batgirl, Death of Wolverine, and Spider-Man and the X-Men. Katie also helped launch DC Go!, DC Horror, and global hits like Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point and Batman: Wayne Family Adventures. Outside of comics, she is a huge dinosaur enthusiast and proudly shares that passion with her daughters.
Manuel Garcia
Manuel is a Spanish comic book artist from Salamanca who began his career working for DC Comics on titles like Robin #92 and The Spectre #7, before moving on to Marvel with The Avengers. He has since worked extensively across major publishers including Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, contributing to series such as Daredevil, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Mystique, and Countdown. His portfolio also includes work for major franchises like Star Wars and collaborations with companies such as Blizzard Entertainment and Sideshow. Manuel is known for his dynamic style and continues to work on high-profile projects across the comics industry.
Pere Pérez
Pere Pérez is a Spanish comic book artist known for his extensive work with major publishers such as DC Comics, Marvel, Valiant, Dynamite, and Moonstone Books. He began his career in the US with titles like Templar and later worked on series including Dragonlance Chronicles, Army of Darkness, Superman, Batgirl, and Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne. At Valiant, his work on Archer & Armstrong and Faith earned him award nominations and critical recognition. He has since become a prolific Marvel artist, contributing to titles such as Spider-Woman, Venom, X-Men, Deadpool vs Punisher, and Star Wars: Sana Starros.
Rachael Stott
Rachael Stott is a comic book artist based in Bristol, UK, known for her work on both interiors and covers. She has contributed to major titles including Spider-Man, Doctor Who, Fantastic Four, and Star Wars. Throughout her career, she has worked on a wide range of dream projects across major franchises. She is currently working on a Terry Pratchett adaptation for Penguin Random House (PRH).
Torunn Grønbekk
Torunn Grønbekk is a comic book writer and portrait painter, best known for her work with Marvel on titles such as Thor, Punisher: War Journal, Jane Foster: Valkyrie, and Warhammer 40,000: Sisters of Battle.
She is currently writing series including Realm of X (Marvel), Red Sonja (Dynamite), and Venom (Marvel). She divides her time between her home in Norway and her cabin in the Swedish forest.
Alex Segura
Alex Segura is a bestselling and award-winning author, best known for Secret Identity, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. He has also written novels set in the worlds of Star Wars, Spider-Man 2099, and Encanto, alongside acclaimed original works like Alter Ego and Dark Space. In addition to prose, he writes comics for Marvel and DC, including Star Wars: Battle of Jakku, Spider-Society, and The Question: All Along the Watchtower. He lives in New York City with his family.
Cafu
Carlos Alberto Fernández Urbano, better known as CAFU, is an acclaimed Spanish comic artist from Madrid, known for his work as a cartoonist, inker, and cover artist. He has worked with major publishers like Marvel, DC, Valiant, and Image Comics on titles such as Iron Man, Venom, Valkyrie: Jane Foster, X-O Manowar, and Unity. Known for his clean, storytelling-focused style, CAFU became one of the youngest Spanish artists to work for major American comic publishers. He remains active through conventions and social media, where he continues to connect with fans worldwide.
Dani Strips
Dani is a comic artist from Athens, Greece, born in 1992, who studied sculpting at the Athens School of Fine Arts. She has worked with major publishers such as DC Comics, BOOM! Studios, Image Comics, IDW, and Titan, contributing to titles like Arkham City: The Order of the World, Coffin Bound, and The Low, Low Woods. She is also the creator of the self-published series Tales from the Strips, which won the Reader’s Choice Award at the Greek Comics Awards in 2015. Her work is known for its distinctive style and strong visual storytelling.
John Higgins
John Higgins is best known for coloring iconic comics such as Watchmen and Batman: The Killing Joke. He is also the creator, writer, and artist behind the acclaimed Razorjack series, as well as the author and designer of the autobiographical art book Beyond Watchmen & Judge Dredd: The Art of John Higgins. A longtime contributor to 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, he continues to work on projects like Dreadnoughts and Dredger with renowned collaborators.
Katie Kubert
Katie Kubert is a Group Editor at DC Comics, overseeing major initiatives including the Absolute Universe, Webtoons, manga, and global media projects. She has edited bestselling and critically acclaimed titles for both DC and Marvel, such as Absolute Batman, Batman, Batgirl, Death of Wolverine, and Spider-Man and the X-Men. Katie also helped launch DC Go!, DC Horror, and global hits like Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point and Batman: Wayne Family Adventures. Outside of comics, she is a huge dinosaur enthusiast and proudly shares that passion with her daughters.
Manuel Garcia
Manuel is a Spanish comic book artist from Salamanca who began his career working for DC Comics on titles like Robin #92 and The Spectre #7, before moving on to Marvel with The Avengers. He has since worked extensively across major publishers including Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, contributing to series such as Daredevil, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Mystique, and Countdown. His portfolio also includes work for major franchises like Star Wars and collaborations with companies such as Blizzard Entertainment and Sideshow. Manuel is known for his dynamic style and continues to work on high-profile projects across the comics industry.
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