Heroes Dutch Comic Con unveils unique artwork for official poster Summer Edition 2024!
The poster for the Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer Edition 2024 has been released! We are excited to share our poster created in collaboration with the amazing artist Yancey Labat.
Special Preview Night – VIP Comic boat cruise
Are you a true Comics fan and you have always dreamed with meeting your Comic heroes and being able to ask them anything?! Then this is your chance!
Andrew Wildman worked for Marvel Comics illustrating books such as Spider-Man, The X-Men, Venom, PGI Joe and, the book that he is still best known for; Transformers.
Andrew Wildman is an artist who has worked on some of popular culture’s best known characters. For a decade Andrew worked for Marvel Comics illustrating books such as Spider-Man, The X-Men, Venom, PGI Joe and, the book that he is still best known for; Transformers.
Alex Sinclair has worked on Batman, Star Wars, Superman, Venom, Wolverine, Darth Vader, Justice League, and Wonder Woman.
Alex Sinclair has worked in the comic book industry as a colorist. During his 31 year career, he has colored books for Marvel, DC Comics, Image, and a few independents. He has worked on various series including Batman, Star Wars, Superman, Venom, Wolverine, Darth Vader, Justice League, and Wonder Woman.
Get a commission from our Comic Guests!
We have the pleasure of welcoming different Comic Guests at Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Visitors have a very exclusive opportunity to request commissions from our Comic Guests. Did you know that you are able to buy unique artwork on commission basis?
Our editor this edition: Marie Javins! (DC’s Editor in Chief)
DC’s Editor in Chief, has long specialized in finding the intersection between cultural storytelling and comic book creation, sparked by personal encounters as she travels the world.
Steve Pugh, Once known for brutal, horror based works such as Saint of Killers, is our new Comic Guest!
Once known for brutal, even ugly, horror based works such as Saint of Killers, Steve took a sudden turn towards humour with the highly lauded reinterpretation of The Flintstones, and a return to full colour art in Harley Quinn : Breaking Glass, both nominated for multiple Eisner awards.
Yancey Labat, known from DC Super Hero Girls, will attend HDCC
Yancey Labat has been in the book publishing industry for over 30 years and has illustrated many children’s books, comic books and graphic novels. Although he has worked on many titles for DC Comics he is best known for his work on The New York Times best-selling series, DC Super Hero Girls.
Cian Tormey is coming to HDCC!
He is currently drawing a new series telling the secret history of Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern, having recently completed his award nominated run on Son of Superman: Kal El with Tom Taylor.
Joanne Starer (Total Suplex of the Heart) will be at HDCC
Starer is best known for her work on Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville with DC Comics, Sirens of the City with Boom Studios, Total Suplex of the Heart with Life Drawn, and The Gimmick with Ahoy Comics.
Khary Randolph is attending HDCC Summer 2024!
Boston born and Vienna based, Khary Randolph has worked with some of the biggest media companies in the world, such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, 20th Century Fox, Netflix, ESPN, Upper Deck, Nickelodeon, Epic Games & Samsung.
Artist announcement: Raül Fernandez!
Raül is currently working for BOOM! Studios drawing a Noir detective series written by the master Peter Milligan. Read more!
Writer announcement: Peter Milligan!
I’m excited by Profane, exploring as it does the twisty, noir atmosphere that I like, and with the weirdness and existential angst I like even more. A story like this needs the right artist and Raül Fernandez is not only a great artist but a truly perfect match.
New! An interview with Jimmy Palmiotti – The writer, the inker, the Gunslinger and the Pro
During HDCC many titans of the comic book world were present in Jaarbeurs Utrecht. As well as Kelly Sue DeConnick, Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha, Nicola Scott and Elsa Charretier, writer/artist Jimmy Palmiotti and his wife Amanda Conner were present. Read the Jimmy Palmiotti interview!
Joanna Robinson and Dave Gonzales, history by two of the biggest podcasters in Spotify! 🎧🎤
Joanna Robinson and Dave Gonzales are coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con to talk about their new book: MCU. Visit their Q&A on the Main Stage!
Editor Sarah Brunstad (Marvel Comics) is joing us!
Sarah Brunstad is an editor at Marvel Comics. Get to know her!
Meet DC Comics editor Andrea Shea
Andrea Shea is a DC Comics editor whose slate includes Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, DC Pride, Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville, Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham, and many, many other titles that she loves dearly. She has two cats and a deeply held belief that soup is its own food group.
Artist Jimmy Palmiotti is joing Amanda Conner!
Jimmy Palmiotti is a multi-award winning intellectual property creator and world building architect with a wide range of experience and background in advertising, production, editorial, screen writing, film production, media presentation, and video game development. Just a few of his clients include Nike, Disney, Marvel Studios, Warner Brothers, Lion’s Gate, Fox, Paramount, Dream Works, Lotus entertainment, New Line, 2KGames and THQ Nordic.
Artist announcement: Amanda Conner!
Award winning artist Amanda Conner started in comics began working on the Marvel Comics Barbie line and Disney’s Gargoyles comics, which quickly led to her working with the top writers in the field, such as Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Warren Ellis and Garth Ennis on titles such as X-Men, Vampirella, Two-Step, and her creator-owned Eisner nominated one shot, The Pro.
Read more about our new artist: Elsa Charretier
Elsa Charretier is a comic book artist and writer. Early in her career, she’s illustrated numerous books for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, IDW Publishing, Random House, Disney and Lucasfilm and has now shifted her focus to her independent work, most notably NOVEMBER with Matt Fraction and LOVE EVERLASTING with Tom King (both published by Image Comics).
Nicola Scott is joing our Comic Guest line-up!
She quickly became a fan-favourite working exclusively for DC Comics on iconic characters such as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman and team titles “Birds Of Prey”, “Secret Six”, “Teen Titans” and New York Times Bestseller “Earth 2”. 2016 saw the launch of her critically acclaimed creator-owned Image Comics maxi-series ‘Black Magick’ and DC’s ‘Wonder Woman: Year One’ to celebrate the characters 75th anniversary, both in collaboration with writer Greg Rucka.
Phil Jimenez will be visiting HDCC
Phil Jimenez is an Eisner, Inkpot, Diamond, and Wizard award-winning writer and artist who has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and a host of other comic book companies for nearly 30 years. A former student and later instructor at NYC’s School of Visual Arts, Jimenez is best known for his work on Tempest, The Invisibles, JLA/Titans, New-X-Men, Wonder Woman, Infinite Crisis, Amazing Spider-Man, Otherworld, and WonderWoman: Historia with author Kelly Sue DeConnick.
Kelly Sue DeConnick is coming to HDCC!
Kelly Sue DeConnick’s work spans stage, comics, film and television. Ms. DeConnick first came to prominence as a comics writer, where she is best known for reinventing the Carol Danvers as “Captain Marvel” at Marvel and for the Black Label standard-setting Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons at DC. Her independent comics Bitch Planet and Pretty Deadly (both from Image Comics) have ranked as New York Times best-sellers and been honored with Eisner Awards, British Fantasy Awards and Hugo nominations.
Heroes Dutch Comic Con unveils unique artwork for official poster Winter Edition 2023!
The poster for the Heroes Dutch Comic Con Winter Edition 2023 has been released! We are excited to share our poster created in collaboration with the amazing artist Gene Ha. This poster is perfect for adding to your collection. Our theme this year is all about Girl Power en Women’s empowerment in the Comic Industry.
Let’s take a look at the latest updates within the comic industry that have dominated the headlines this year
Heroes Dutch Comic Con will be back this November, bringing all comic enthusiasts and geeks together for an unforgettable weekend filled with adventure and imagination. As we immerse ourselves in the world of Comics, Cosplays, and fantastic tales, let’s take a look at the latest updates within the comic industry that have dominated the headlines this year.
What is the role of an Editor-in-Chief at Marvel Comics?
An Editor-in-Chief at Marvel Comics is an important player in the production process of comic books and graphic novels. The editor is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the creative production, from the idea to the final product that ends up in the hands of the reader.
Show your portfolio to Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics, C.B. Cebulski!
We have the pleasure of welcoming a guest editor at Heroes Dutch Comic Con. This is a very exclusive opportunity for upcoming Comic Artists. They will get a chance to present their portfolio. Our editor this year is the one and only C.B. Cebulski, Editor-in-Chief, Marvel Comics. Showing your portfolio to the editor is a chance of a lifetime. The editor is the one who can give you valuable professional feedback on your work. He will be present at Heroes Dutch Comic Con to review all portfolios throughout the day. Use his experience to your advantage to grow even more!
Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics, C.B. Cebulski, is coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con along with all the Marvel Stormbreakers!
As Editor-in-Chief, C.B. Cebulski oversees all day-to-day editorial and creative aspects of Marvel’s publishing division since he was appointed in November 2017. This includes driving the overall editorial creative vision, shaping the larger story direction of the Marvel Comics line-up, and bringing to Marvel the world’s best and brightest writers and artists. Additionally, Mr. Cebulski is furthering Marvel’s efforts to expand the publishing division internationally, helping forge partnerships and create original projects with Panini, Scholastic, Shueisha, Abrams, Sigongsa and Naver/Webtoons.
Marvel’s Stormbreakers Class Of 2023 is coming to HDCC!
The next generation of elite artists have arrived. Marvel’s Stormbreakers Class of 2023 features a diverse line-up of illustrators who are constantly breaking the mold and bringing life to every panel.
Heroes Dutch Comic Con unveils unique artwork for official poster Winter Edition 2022!
The poster for the Heroes Dutch Comic Con Winter Edition 2022 has been released! What do you think?
Meet ABC authors: Solomonica de Winter and C.L. Clark!
Solomonica de Winter and C.L. Clark will be present at the ABC stand during the upcoming edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con! Visit them and get your book signed.
Rod Reis is the last Comic Artist for Heroes Dutch Comic Con!
Rod Reis started his comic-book career in the early 90’s as color artist for DC COMICS. This is where he worked on books as Superman, Aquaman and Justice League for almost 15 years. Then he published two creator-owned books at Image Comics as an interior artist and because of them Marvel hired him to illustrate Captain America, Doctor Strange, Winter Soldier. Currently, he’s the ongoing artist on New Mutants. Watch his work here!
Pere Perez takes a seat in the Comics Area!
Comic Artist announcement: Pere Pérez! His first published work for DC Comics was in 2009 with the title Adventure Comics Feat, The Guardian. For Marvel, he worked on the one-shot New Avengers (AAFES): An Army of One, Marvel Adv. Fantastic Four #46, and many more. At Valiant, Pere worked on Comics as Archer & Armstrong and the Faith ongoing, which were nominated for a Harvey and an Eisner Award! Read more about his story.
Kasia Nie (a.k.a Kate Niemczyk) is our new Comic Artist!
Kasia Nie is a comics and games illustrator who debuted in the comics’ industry in 2016 with the Eisner nominated “Mockingbird” series written by Chelsea Cain for Marvel Comics. She is also known as Kate Niemczyk.
Elena Casagrande is coming to HDCC!
Elena Casagrande is coming to HDCC! She works with Marvel and DC Comics but also launched the new series of Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor for Titan Comics. She’s the artist of the new series of Black Widow for Marvel with Kelly Thompson as writer, Jordie Bellaire as colorist and Adam Hughes as regular cover artist; she and her team-mates won with this series the Eisner Award 2021 as Best New Series.
Don’t forget to submit your HDCC Fantastic Stories entry!
With the deadline of the Fantastic Stories comming up it’s important to not forget to submit your work! Organized by the American Book Center and in collaboration with publishing house Zilverspoor, this story competition is the perfect time to show your writing skills.
Chris Conroy the Group Editor of DC’s “Multiverse” group is coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con!
Chris Conroy the Group Editor of DC’s “Multiverse” group is coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con in November! Visit him in the Comics Area and show him your portfolio!
Charles Soule is our thrid Comic Artist
Comic Book Writer Charles Soule is coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con! He is best known for writing Daredevil, She-Hulk, Death of Wolverine, and various Star Wars comics from Marvel Comics.
Comic Artist Julian Totino is attending HDCC!
Julian Totino started working for BOOM! Studios, an American comic-book publisher, in 2009. He creates interiors and also cover art for several titles. During the last few years, and up until today, he creates cover art for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse, Valiant, and BOOM! Studios. Meet Julian during the upcoming edition HDCC!
Lee Bermejo is the first Comic Artist to join HDCC!
The time has finally come to announce the first Comic Artist who’s coming to the Winter Edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con 2022. Lee Bermejo will take place in the Comics Area. He is an award winning artist who works for DC Comics!
The Star Wars franchise is busy!
The Star Wars franchise is far from silent. One series is not yet out or a new film has already been announced. Super fun of course for the Star Wars fans and we are happy to list everything for you.
The 5 best superhero games
Heroes Dutch Comic Con is not a Comic Con without superheroes. But games also makeup a big part of HDCC. What if you combine these two things? Then you get super cool superhero games. In this article we have put the 5 best games based on comics or movies together in random order.
Is Dating for Geeks based on a true story? Read the interview with Kenny Rubenis!
Has Kenny experienced situations similar to his comics Dating for Geeks and where can you find him at Heroes Dutch Comin Con during the anniversary edition? Read this and more in the interview with Kenny Rubenis.
Comic Artist Brad Walker present at Heroes Dutch Comic Con!
Comic Artist Brad Walker will strengthen our line-up at the winter edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con 2019! He is known for his work at both DC and Marvel Comics. These vary from Aquaman to Action Comic to Guardians of the Galaxy.
Marvel Comics editor Alanna Smith is looking for Dutch drawing talents
Attention cartoonists! During Heroes Dutch Comic Con, cartoonists get the chance to break through as a professional comic artist. None other than Marvel Comics editor Alanna Smith will be looking at the artwork of aspiring comic artists during the portfolio reviews. Dutch drawing talent gets a unique opportunity to work for the mother of comics: Marvel Comics!
Kurt Busiek present at Heroes Dutch Comic Con
Eisner and Harvey Award-winner Kurt Busiek will be joining the Comic Artists line up on the 23rd and 24th of November. He works together with Carlos Pacheco a lot, who also will be joining Heroes Dutch Comic Con this year! The two worked on Avengers Forever, Superman and Arrowsmith.
Comic Artist CAFU present at Heroes Dutch Comic Con
The Spanish CAFU is the third comic artist to be present on both days of the event.
Carlos Pacheco present at Heroes Dutch Comic Con
Spanish Carlos Pacheco is the second artist to join the line up of Comic Artists on Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Carlos has worked on almost every Marvel Comics character you know!
Meet award winning Comic Artist Arthur Adams
Arthur Adams is an award-winning artist who became an immediate fan favorite as the penciler on the critically acclaimed 1985 Longshot mini-series. His decades-spanning career has included cover and interior work on a very long list of impressive titles.