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Next year, we’ll be celebrating ”10 years of Heroes Universe” together with you! The event, entirely dedicated to pop culture, has rapidly grown into the largest comic con in the Netherlands, thanks to you. Twice a year, we open the doors for an unforgettable two-day program at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, and it’s only getting better.
MEDION ERAZER will operate as an independent brand called ERAZER. With over 15 years of experience in the market as an established manufacturer of high-quality gaming hardware, the company is totally committed to the gaming industry and committed to fostering community spirit and togetherness in the gaming world. ERAZER will travel numerous European nations with a special ERAZER vehicle to proudly present itself as an independent brand within the community.
On a quest for fantasy books? Or do you prefer horror or science fiction? For exciting worlds and beautiful stories written by Dutch authors you visit the stand of publishing companies Zilverspoor. You can find the publisher in the Dealer Hall with a stand lager than ever. Of course, as tradition, the authors will be present for book signing.
The American Book Center returns to Heroes Dutch Comic Con with their ABC pop-up bookstore, offering a diverse selection of comics, manga, SF&F books, and Dungeons & Dragons. ABC collaborates with HDCC and Zilverspoor to organize writing and book panels at the Cozy Corner. Throughout the weekend, guest authors will be signing books at the ABC stand. Check out the author lineup here!
We are Cenny and Anniek, a Dutch Cosplay couple. On Social Media you can find us as content creators under the name CenikiCosplay. We like to deal with all the different creative aspects that come with cosplay, creating, modeling, entertainment, but above all we enjoy the fun. Feel free to come by and have a chat with us!
Imagine entering a world where magic comes to life, where you can immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of wizards and witches, while learning to make cocktails in a magical way. Welcome to Elixer Room, where dreams come true and where you can have an unforgettable experience during the Wizzarding Potions Cocktail Making Class.
The premier streaming service in the Benelux with unlimited anime. There’s something special in store for you – we have fantastic prizes to win! Visit our booth in the Experience Hall and spin the Go Anime Wheel of Fortune. Starting from November 17th, go to www.goanime.nl to register and enter for a chance to win!
As you are used to by now, Intertoys will bring a cool new lineup of Funko x Dutch Comic Con Exclusives to this Winter Edition as well! The exclusives will be available in limited quantities on both days. You can find the Intertoys stand in the Experience Hall! And for this edition as well, there is a special Dutch Comic Con Exclusive that can only be found in the VIP Goodie Bags!
The adventure of Mario continues with Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Let yourself be amazed by the wonder flower that can turn the entire level upside down, such as moving pipes, tilting terrain, and much more. Go on an adventure and discover various new power-ups, including Elephant Apple, Bubble Flower, and Drill Mushroom, and expect the unexpected.
Of Italian and Puerto Rican descent, Lana Parrilla spent her childhood in Brooklyn, New York. At a young age, she made numerous home videos with her family and especially with her aunt, who is a working actress. Lana’s family supported her natural inclination to perform, however with her determination no one was going to stand in the way of her passion. Parrilla graduated from high school and shortly thereafter moved to Los Angeles to study her craft and began to appear in local theatre productions.
This autumn, Kinepolis once again challenges you during the Heroes Dutch Comic Con at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht on November 18th and 19th. In the one and only Kinequiz caravan, our quizmasters will put your movie mania to the test and you can win fabulous prizes. Don’t want the Comic Con fun to stop? On your way home, plop down in the comfortable seats at Kinepolis Jaarbeurs and watch your heroes in amazing ScreenX or MX4D!
Do you want to attend the biggest pop culture event in the Netherlands? Join us on the 18th and 19th of November at Jaarbeurs Utrecht for another exciting Winter Edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your ticket at the regular rate. The Late Ticketsale starts on Wednesday, November 1st, and ticket prices will increase!
MarkLykos has been a cosplayer since 2015. He has made many cosplays with his craft skills. Subsequently he specialized in styling wigs, making it a real job. His most famous cosplays include Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Noctis from Final Fantasy XV, and Gojo Satoru from Jujutsu jaisen.
LEGO has just announced that they have partnered with Nintendo to create a series of LEGO sets based on the beloved game Animal Crossing. After the success of the LEGO sets based around Mario and Donkey Kong, expectations are high for this new addition to the product range.
Tasya Teles (1985) is a Canadian actress primarily known for her role in the apocalyptic sci-fi hit series The 100 (2014–2020), based on the young adult book series of the same name by Kass Morgan. The series tells the story of 100 juvenile delinquents left on a devastated Earth to rebuild the planet. Teles appeared in over 50 episodes of the popular television series and became a beloved character among fans. The 100 concluded after seven seasons.
Visit Kings Road in the Experience Hall at the Dutch Comic Con and take a picture with the Golden Trident that belongs to the king of Atlantis, Aquaman, or choose Black Manta’s mythic Black Trident. Post your photo on social media with hashtag #Aquaman and tag us @warnerbrosNL and you have a chance to win two tickets for the Dutch première of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Gene Ha is the artist on Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and fellow artists Phil Jimenez and Nicola Scott. He has won four Eisners, the highest award in American comics, for his art on Alan Moore’s Top 10 and sundry DC & Marvel superhero comics.
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’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.
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.
Famke Janssen (1964) left for the United States in the 1980s to work as a model for luxury fashion houses such as Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel, among others. Her interest in acting led to small roles, but in 1995 she got her big breakthrough. Janssen became world famous overnight as bond girl Xenia Onatopp in the James Bond film GoldenEye (1995). The role marked the start of a remarkable acting career.
Do you want to participate in one of the speeddate sessions? You can! Four speeddate sessions are held on Saturdays and Sundays. A total of 40 places are available for each session. Be quick, because the places will be quickly forgiven. The minimum age for participation is 18 years and the condition is that you are single.
The American-born Elijah Wood (1981) has been in the acting business for a long time and has earned his stripes as a child actor with several noteworthy roles, including a small part in ‘Back to the Future Part II’ (1989). His career took off after the incredible success of the Oscar-winning ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. Following his role as the hobbit Frodo Baggins, Wood enjoyed successes in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004), ‘Sin City’ (2005) and television series ‘Wilfred’ (2011—2014), among others. The actor has also lent his voice to several projects, including the Oscar-winning animated film ‘Happy Feet’ (2006), where the actor can be heard as the tapdancing penguin Mumble.
On November 18 and 19, 2023, the doors of the Jaarbeurs Utrecht will open once again for a weekend entirely dedicated to pop culture. We kick off ticket sales for the early bird tickets on September 22, with a limited number of tickets available at a reduced rate. What’s new this year is that early bird ticket holders for this upcoming edition will have the first access to ticket sales for the 2024 summer edition.
In the vibrant world of pop culture, where imagination knows no bounds, there exists a realm that draws enthusiasts from across the spectrum of fandoms: comic conventions. Among these epic gatherings, Heroes Dutch Comic Con stands as a beacon, inviting fans to embark on a journey that transcends reality and delves into the realms of fantasy, science fiction, gaming, and more. If you’re a devoted fan, here’s why you absolutely must visit the upcoming edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con.
Two are connected to the upcoming series Star Wars: Ahsoka – Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle and New Republic E-Wing™ vs. Shin Hati’s Starfighter™. The third set is a brick-building version of everyone’s favourite Wookiee, Chewbacca™, marking the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
Two Steps From Hell is among the most successful media music producers in the world. The composer duo reinterprets orchestral music in an innovative and exciting way and is a master at arousing emotions through music. The duo boasts an arsenal of different musical hits known from Avengers: Endgame, The Dark Knight and Game of Thrones and games such as Resident Evil 6 and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Uncharted 4, among others.
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.
During the upcoming summer edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con, on June 24 and 25, Marvel’s Stormbreakers will simultaneously take the stage for a live drawing session. The end result of this one-of-a-kind work of art will be auctioned and the entire proceeds will go to War Child.
‘Naruto Symphonic Experience’ offers fans and manga lovers a unique opportunity to experience the adventure of young ninja Naruto Uzumaki in a new way. The audience will be introduced to Naruto, who along with other young ninja friends goes on a mission to protect his village and friends.
Begin your journey through the Star Trek universe in the Experience Hall at Dutch Comic Con. Get an exclusive look at the iconic characters from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and admire the Starfleet uniforms worn by Captain Kirk, Number One, and the original crew of the U.S.S Enterprise.
Stop by the Nintendo booth and discover an epic adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.Once you’ve had enough adventure, you can also participate in different activities on the stage of the Nintendo booth and discover more games, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3 and so much more. Be sure to stop by as there will be lots of great giveaways handed out!
Two Steps From Hell is among the most successful media music producers in the world. The composer duo reinterprets orchestral music in an innovative and exciting way and is a master at arousing emotions through music. The duo boasts an arsenal of different musical hits known from Avengers: Endgame, The Dark Knight and Game of Thrones and games such as Resident Evil 6 and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Uncharted 4, among others.
Calling all authors! The story competition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con is starting again! Organized by the American Book Center in collaboration with publisher Zilverspoor, this story competition is the time to display your writing skills.
You may recognize him from his current role in Netflix’s captivating drama series, “Shadow and Bone,” which is based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling novels. Perhaps Ben’s most well-known role is his portrayal of Prince/King Caspian in the beloved “Chronicles of Narnia” franchise. His charismatic and regal performance resonated with audiences worldwide.
In 2007 she joined the cast of Harry Potter playing Nymphadora Tonks, Lupin’s partner and friend of Harry in ‘Order of the Phoenix’. Natalia reprised the role of Tonks in the Harry Potter films ‘The Half Blood Prince’ and ‘Deathly Hallows Part 1 & 2’.
The Transformers franchise returns with new action and spectacle in TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS. Join the Autobots on a world-traveling adventure in the 1990s, when they will meet a whole new species of Transformers – the Maximals – who will join them in the struggle for Earth. The film, which stars Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, and Pete Davidson and Michelle Yeoh in voice roles, is now available in 2D, 3D, 4D, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX theaters.
During the Summer Edition of Dutch Comic Con, Intertoys will again be present in the Experience Hall with lots of cool promotions and activities! This edition, Jan Neergaard Olesen and Henrik Andersen from the LEGO Star Wars Design Team will also be there to sign your LEGO Star Wars sets and meet LEGO fans!
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE has only just hit theaters, but everyone is already talking about it. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%, and dozens of rave reviews at home and abroad, that makes more than a little sense. Experience SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE for yourself now, in theaters only, also in 4D, IMAX and Dolby Cinema.
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.
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!
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.
Are you looking for an exciting internship where you can combine your passion for events and entertainment? Then doing an internship at Heroes Dutch Comic Con and Heroes Made in Asia by Easyfairs might just be the perfect opportunity for you!
Cobie Smulders is a Canadian actress known for her role as Robin Scherbatsky in the hit television series, How I Met Your Mother, as well as her portrayal of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
”I’ve had the incredible honour to represent Denmark in several international competitions through the last couple of years: Cosplay World Masters (CWM), Clara Cow’s Cosplay Cup (CCCC), European Cosplay Gathering (ECG), International Cosplay League (ICL) and now Nordic Cosplay Championship (NCC).”
”My partner, Btrix and I form a cosplay group and together have participated in many cosplay competitions, in our country, but international as well, we’ve been 2018 and 2022 ECG Romanian group representatives and also lucky enough to also be in the finals of 2022 Clara Cow’s Cosplay Cup.”
Orli played the exotic Elian, Jedi Master, Shaak Ti in “Star Wars Episode II and Episdoe III”. Shaak Ti is a popular character you can find celebrated through many action figures, LEGO sets, comic books and video games. While in Australia she would work in other major television shows such as “The Wheel of Fortune-Australia” presenting prizes, and an exercise & fitness program “Aerobic OZ style “.
Amy Allen is an American actress who played the Jedi Master Aayla Secura in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Amy had previously been cast as an additional Twi’lek in the DVD release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
Heroes Dutch Comic Con (HDCC) supports War Child. Together, our dream is that all children can live the way they want. Free to play, free to grow, and free to be. That is why we are organizing the ‘War Child Safe Space’ on June 24 and 25 at the biggest Comic Con in the Netherlands. Here you can experience how War Child works. Together with all the visitors we support thousands of children in war.
Intertoys will be present at Heroes Dutch Comic Con this year with a large stand in the Experience Hall, in addition to exclusive Funko’s, Miniso plush, Pokémon TCG, there will also be a lot of LEGO® present with a special deal for all Heroes Dutch Comic Con visitors!
Come by the Megekko trailer! They have a tremendous amount of activities and other fun things for you! Challenge the rodeo bull or try your chances at the claw machines. Throughout Heroes Dutch Comic Con there will be a hosted GAMESHOW with your 2 most favourite never-heard-of-before hosts!
Join the Samsung Galaxy Pop-Up at Heroes Dutch Comic Con on November 19 & 20 in Utrecht. Visit the booth, discover the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 & Fold4 smartphones and receive a unique 15% voucher code. Want to grab your chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4? Step into the wind turbine and you might just be the lucky one.
Calling all single visitors of the winter edition! The speed dates are back and better than ever before. In a collaboration with dating app Fruitz, the always popular speed dates are getting more fun. Be-cause the dating app, like Heroes Dutch Comic Con, values inclusivity and safe dating, we are con-vinced to have found a perfect partner in Fruitz.
Visitors of Heroes Dutch Comic Con: the speed dates are back and better than ever before! The pop culture event is teaming up with dating app Fruitz to make the speed dates even more fun and fruity. The event, which receives 45,000 visitors each edition, found a perfect partner in Fruitz, because both brands consider inclusion and safe dating to be of paramount importance. With the arrival of Fruitz as official sponsor, the speed dates get even more spice and playful elements, such as icebreakers that users of the app also use to start contact with.
Cosplay is a key element of Heroes Dutch Comic Con. You’ll experience this even before the event has started. Whether you are coming by car, train, bicycle, UFO or dragon, you’ll probably see and meet lots of cosplayers heading towards the event. Meet the Cosplay Judges for the upcoming edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con on November 19 & 20, 2022!
Lou Ferrigno is best known for his role as The Hulk in The Incredible Hulk (1977), and The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988). He also played Sinbad in Sinbad of the Seven Seas. Meet him on November 19th & 20th, 2022!
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!
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.
Be ready for our fourth Special Guest announcement. It’s none other than The Green Arrow: Stephen Amell! In addition to Arrow, Stephen appeared as the criminal mastermind “Garrett” in the film Code 8, and as ”Jason” on the 3rd season of HBO’s Hung.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Are you a student looking for an amazing, fun but also educational (and geeky) internship where you never have to get bored? We have a number of internships available and you can start at the beginning of September 2022!
The best Asian pop culture event in the Netherlands will take place for the second time! On Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May, the Evenementenhal Gorinchem will change into an Asian Walhalla. With new announcements from manga artists and judges for the Cosplay Contest, it promises to be another full program.
