The wait is over: we are thrilled to reveal the official poster for Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer Edition 2026! Flash Gordon takes the spotlight in a brand-new artwork created especially for this edition, setting the tone for an epic HDCC experience in Utrecht.
The poster: Flash Gordon in full force
Say hello to the official poster for Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer Edition 2026!
For this edition we teamed up with comic artist Manuel Garcia. He created a dynamic, action-packed piece that captures the power and energy of Flash Gordon, from the very first sketch to the final artwork.
You will soon see this poster appear in major cities across the Netherlands. Amsterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven and Rotterdam… get ready, Flash Gordon is coming to your streets.
Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon) is coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con
Of course, a Flash Gordon poster reveal deserves the real hero in person.
Sam J. Jones, the legendary actor behind Flash Gordon, The Spirit, The Highwayman and the Bounty Hunter in Stargate SG-1: Deadman Switch, is coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer Edition 2026.
With more than 80 films, a Hapkido black belt, over 50 years as a US Marine and nearly five decades as an actor, Sam brings serious hero energy to the stage. Fans also know him from his iconic cameos in Ted and Ted 2.
You will see him next in:
• 🎞️ Kangaroo Christmas
• 🎞️ Ted – the animated series
• 🎞️ The Great American Road Rally
As an acclaimed public speaker, Sam shares powerful, life-changing messages about courage, community and serving others. His work on and off screen has earned him multiple entertainment awards as well as civic and humanitarian honours.
Meet the one and only Sam J. Jones at Heroes Dutch Comic Con!
HDCC exclusive: Flash Gordon #0 comic
To celebrate our Flash Gordon theme, we are launching a Heroes Dutch Comic Con exclusive Flash Gordon #0.
- Featuring the official HDCC poster artwork as the cover
- Limited to 500 copies worldwide
- This version will never be printed like this again
Reserve your copy in advance and pick it up during the event.
👉 Reserve your Flash Gordon #0 via Shortbox Comics
Get your copy signed by poster illustrator Manuel Garcia and the 1980s Flash Gordon actor Sam J. Jones!
Special screening: original Flash Gordon movie at Kinepolis Utrecht
We could not resist going all in on Flash Gordon.
We have secured the original Flash Gordon film starring Sam J. Jones for an exclusive viewing party at Kinepolis Utrecht on 19 June 2026.
The artist behind our official poster, Manuel Garcia, will be there to sign the poster and the Flash Gordon comic and to talk about bringing Flash Gordon to life in his artwork.
Special screening details:
- Location: Kinepolis Utrecht
- Date: 19 June 2026
- Guest: Manuel Garcia
- Signing opportunity (poster & comic)
🎟️ Tickets go live this Thursday on 4 June 2026!
Panel: Flash Gordon – From comics to movies and back
- How Flash Gordon moved from comics to the big screen
- Behind-the-scenes stories from the movie
- Bringing the hero back to the page
- The legacy of Flash Gordon across generations
✨ Giveaway: during the panel at Heroes Dutch Comic Con, a few lucky fans in the audience will receive an exclusive Flash Gordon comic created especially for HDCC.
Secure your tickets!
There are still tickets available for Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer Edition 2026.
Do you want to experience the official Flash Gordon poster, the exclusive Flash Gordon #0 comic, the special screening and the panel with Sam J. Jones and Manuel Garcia live?
👉 Get your tickets for Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer Edition 2026 now and secure your spot before they sell out.
