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Ubisoft brings their newest releases to the Heroes Dutch Comic Con Winter Edition 2024

Ubisoft is set to bring the wonderful worlds of Star Wars Outlaws™ and Just Dance 2025 Edition to life at Heroes Dutch Comic Con in Utrecht on November 23rd and 24th. With immersive booths in the Experience Hall and Gaming Hall, visitors can dive deep into the worlds of these two exciting releases, offering unique interactive experiences.

Meet the other half of our Fanclubs!

Earlier this week you have already had the opportunity to meet the first 8 fan clubs. Meet the other and final 9 fan clubs attending this coming edition!

Meet the fanclubs!

Meet the first 8 Fanclubs that will be present at the upcoming Winter Edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con.

Dungeons & Daddies – The Areas Tour | Live podcast

Gather your travel party and join Freddie Wong, Beth May, Matt Arnold, Will Campos and Anthony Burch during their first European tour of Dungeons and Daddies: The Areas Tour! Prepare for a night filled with laughter, adventures with all your favorite characters AND a special Taylor Swift* (Daddies Version) cameo!

New releases: movies and series

New movies and series release day and night. We have picked a few for you, soon to be seen in theaters or various streaming services. Which ones will you add to your watchlist? 

Heroes Dutch Comic Con reveals impressive Comic Artist line-up

Heroes Dutch Comic Con announces all its comic artists for the upcoming Winter edition on 23 and 24 November. There will be our biggest spash ever! Ten of the world’s most talented comic creators (artists, writers and editors) are heading to Domstad for the biggest pop culture event in the Netherlands! Here, they will sign comics, sell their original artwork, take commissions and answer questions from fans. They will also participate in must-see panels and live drawings (including some battles!) and Brittany Holzherr, Senior Editor at DC Comics, will take a closer look at visitors’ portfolios. Meet the ten Comic Guests!

Ticket update HDCC Winter 2024

On Friday, August 30th at 12:00 PM, ticket sales for the Winter Edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con will begin. Please read this message carefully and don’t miss out on important information.

25 Years of LEGO Star Wars with LEGO Designers Lucy Bilgin and John Ho

Meet Lucy Bilgin (Associate Designer) and John Ho (Senior Designer) from the LEGO Star Wars design team! During this presentation, Lucy and John will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at LEGO. They will share insights about the 25th anniversary of the LEGO Star Wars theme and explain the process of designing a LEGO set.

Why you must visit the exclusive HDCC Preview Night!

This Friday, June 21st, Heroes Dutch Comic Con kicks off with the first Preview Night! This evening offers fans an exclusive opportunity to meet James and Oliver Phelps, known as the Weasley twins from Harry Potter. The unique program features special panels, masterclasses, and booths. Additionally, there will be performances by The Hillywood Show and activities for comic enthusiasts. Discover exclusive merchandise, unique exhibitor promotions, and enjoy diverse activities in the outdoor area. Are you excited and don’t want to miss this special evening? Buy your ticket now, and we’ll see you on Friday!

You can dive into the Gaming Hall during Heroes Dutch Comic Con at Jaarbeurs Utrecht on June 22 and 23!

The Gaming Area is an essential part of Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Every edition, we go all out to organize an amazing weekend for you. From beginner to advanced gamers, and from arcade cabinets to board games, there’s something for everyone! With a packed schedule of challenges and tournaments, there are exciting activities for all. Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll have a blast in the Gaming Area!

Important Update: David Tennant

Here is an important update regarding our special guest, David Tennant. Unfortunately, we have just received the news that David, due to filming commitments, will not be able to attend Heroes Dutch Comic Con. We understand that this is a great disappointment and that you, as a fan, were very much looking forward to this moment.

Are you a true horror enthusiast who knows all the classics? Or are you a gamer who loves third-person spy shooters? Meet our new guest: Michael Ironside!

Michael Ironside started acting in films and TV series in the late 1970s and gained fame with his terrifying role as the deadly and powerful psychic Darryl Revok in David Cronenberg’s Scanners. Other memorable film roles include the weary detective Roersch in the thriller Cross Country, the insane Overdog in the immensely entertaining Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone, and the tough Jester in the blockbuster Top Gun.

Fantastic Stories Competition 2024

We are very happy and proud to announce another edition of the Heroes Dutch Comic Con Fantastic Stories Competition. Upload your story and win!

SkyShowtime at Heroes Dutch Comic Con!

You can take Instagram-worthy photos with your favorite Star Trek characters at our photo wall! And that’s not all—just a hint of what’s to come. Immerse yourself in the world of Star Trek, whether you’re familiar with Star Trek Discovery, Star Trek Strange New Worlds, Star Trek Next Generation, or all of them. We have plenty in store for both fans and non-fans of the Star Trek universe.

Voice actor Matthew Sussman is joining Ted Lewis during HDCC!

Matthew Sussman has worked on movies and tv shows including The Sopranos, Sex and the City and Law and Order. As a voice actor he worked on many anime dubs, primarily for 4Kids Entertainment. He was the original voice of Meowth in “Pokémon” as well as creating the voice of Slowking in “Pokémon the Movie.” He also voiced Gravos and King Moros in Slayers Next.

Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer 2024 DnD mini!

At Heroes Dutch Comic Con, VIPs can once again look forward to a special surprise in their goodie bag: a unique King miniature! But this is where the adventure truly begins. This King is waiting for your personal touch, which means: adding color!

Voice actor Ted Lewis is coming to HDCC!

He was also one of the original voice actors hired by 4kids to work on Pokemon back in 1999, there he voiced iconic characters such as James, Giovanni, Gengar, Snorlax, Haunter, Tracey Sketchit and many more.

Get your Summer 2024 Late Ticket now!

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the biggest pop culture event in the Netherlands on June 21-22-23 in Jaarbeurs Utrecht. Hurry and secure your tickets before they run out. Purchase your ticket now at our ticket shop.

MEET YOUR HERO 🌟

Meet your favourite heroes at Heroes Dutch Comic Con!

Quickly discover the possibilities…

Ticket sale for Heroes Dutch Comic Con 2024 underway!

We have great news for all fans of comics, gaming, films, and cosplay: the ticket sale for Heroes Dutch Comic Con 2024 has officially begun! This year, Heroes Dutch Comic Con will take place on June 21-22-23 at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht, and we are more excited than ever to welcome you for a weekend full of adventure and camaraderie.

Doctor Who’ star David Tennant to appear at Heroes Dutch Comic Con

Scottish actor David Tennant is coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Tennant, best known for his role as the tenth Doctor in “Doctor Who”, is the first special guest to be announced for the three-day event. On June 21, 22 and 23, 2024, the pop culture event will open its doors at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht for their summer edition, which for the first time will also take place on Friday night for a modified program. David Tennant will be present on both Saturday and Sunday.

THE BOY AND THE HERON

THE BOY AND THE HERON – the latest film from the grandmaster Hayao Miyazaki – will be exclusively in theaters and IMAX from December 27! The film has also been nominated for a whopping 2 Golden Globe Awards in the categories of Best Motion Picture – Animated and Best Original Score – Motion Picture.

Meet these authors of Zilverspoor at HDCC!

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.

Meet these three authors at The American Book Center stand on HDCC!

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!

FUNKO Dutch Comic Con Exclusives

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!

Wanted: Heroes!

Up for a special behind the scenes at Heroes Dutch Comic Con? We’re looking for extras in Cosplay on Friday November 17th! Attendees will be one of the first to see the cinema film when it is ready… in the presence of the cast!

Heroes Dutch Comic Con DnD mini!

At Heroes Dutch Comic Con, VIPs can once again look forward to a special surprise in their goodie bag: a unique Loxodon miniature! But this is where the adventure truly begins. This Loxodon is waiting for your personal touch, which means: adding color!

Get your Late Ticket now!

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the biggest pop culture event in the Netherlands on November 18th and 19th at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. Hurry and secure your tickets before they run out. Purchase your ticket now at our ticket shop.

Visit Megekko, stream and battle alien invaders live.

During the fair you will have the opportunity to come face to face with the latest PCs. Experience the power of speed and efficiency as you explore the most advanced processors, impressive graphics cards and innovative storage solutions.

Test your movie mania and win fabulous prizes

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!

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

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!

Ticket Sales for Winter Edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con Start on September 22. Are You the Biggest HDCC Fan?

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.

Unleash Your Inner Hero: Join the Ultimate Experience at Heroes Dutch Comic Con!

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.

Buy your tickets for ”Two Steps From Hell LIVE” in Ahoy Rotterdam!

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.

WEAPON & PROP REGULATIONS

Please read the weapon & prop regulations carefully. Note that you are responsible for your equipment and you’ll have to make your own examination if your weapon / prop meets our weapon & prop regulations. We are not able to review every single weapon / prop.

Naruto Symphonic Experience

‘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.

SkyShowtime & Star Trek at Heroes Dutch Comic Con

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.

Nintendo will be present at Heroes Dutch Comic Con on June 24 and 25!

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!

Visit Two Steps From Hell in Ahoy Rotterdam!

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.

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS

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.

The HDCC Regular Tickets are sold out!

The HDCC Summer Edition Regular Tickets are sold out within a day. Didn’t manage to get a ticket? Don’t worry, we will start with the Last Minute sale on April 21, 2023!

War Child x Heroes Dutch Comic Con for children in war

War Child x Heroes Dutch Comic Con

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.

The VIP Experience

Are you ready for the first Heroes Dutch Comic Con Summer Edition? On February 24 the Early Bird tickets will go on sale. Do you want to get early access and many more perks? Then get a VIP ticket!

Meet LEGO® StarWars™ designers during HDCC!

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!

The HDCC last-minute tickets are sold out!

Heroes Dutch Comic Con is completely sold out! Do you still want to get tickets? This is possible via the digital waiting list of Heroes Dutch Comic Con. The waiting list brings you together safely and fairly!

Get your last-minute ticket now!

There are limited tickets available for Heroes Dutch Comic Con! Get your ticket asap and join our event on November 19th & 20th, 2022!

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!

Fantastic Stories Competition 2022

We are very happy and proud to announce another edition of the Heroes Dutch Comic Con Fantastic Stories Competition. Upload your story and win!

Give a wizardry welcome to Dan Fogler!

Dan Fogler is coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con! You may know Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski from the Fantastic Beasts movies and as Luke from The Walking Dead!

Early Bird tickets sold out!

The Early Bird tickets are sold out within an hour. Didn’t manage to get a ticket? Don’t worry, we will start with the regular sale on Friday 2 September at 12:00 pm.

The Cyberpunk 2077 serie is almost there!

Maybe you already knew it, but there is an anime coming which takes place in the same world as the famous game Cyberpunk 2077! The anime is called Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and consists of 10 episodes. The first episode will air august 31 on Netflix.

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.

The latest tickets for Heroes Made in Asia on sale!

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.

The HDCC Mandalorian Wedding: ‘Thank you!’

The Mandalorian Wedding was a spectacular moment during the Anniversary Edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con! Charlotte and Frank would like to say something to everyone who attended the event.

The HDCC Anniversary Edition Was A Success!

A busy Jaarbeurs, many happy faces and fun activities. The Anniversary Edtion of Heroes Dutch Comic Con was a success! This was the largest edition so far, with more than 45.000 visitors and 6 halls!

Manu Bennett is coming to HDCC

We can announce a new Special Guest: Manu Bennett! He is known for films such as Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011), The Hobbit and the series Arrow.

Main Stage Host: Bas van Teylingen

Bas van Teylingen will be one of the hosts on the Main Stage of Heroes Dutch Comic Con together with Brainpower. He will ask our guests all kinds of questions!

 

The Gaming Activities at HDCC

Are you curious about all the activities around Gaming at Heroes Dutch Comic Con? Then read on quickly because we have listed everything for you!

Get spooky with The Dutch Fredette and Jason!

The Dutch Fredette returns in March to Heroes Dutch Comic Con! The Dutch Fredette has been cosplaying for a while and will have a stand in the Fan Village. She is an admired guest at German horror events and has had a stand at Heroes Dutch Comic Con once before. This time she will bring Jason!

Star Trek fanclub The Flying Dutch at Heroes Dutch Comic Con!

The Flying Dutch is an association that is actively involved with the legendary science fiction series Star Trek. The fan club TFD was founded in 1984 and since then it has been the informative contact for everything that has to do with Star Trek. 

What began with meetings in attic rooms in the 80’s, The TFD grew into a large national association  in the 90s. With an active volunteer group, the TFD has been working for the promotion of Star Trek for years. 

Do you want to know more about the series? Then come to the cosplay stand of The Flying Dutch at Heroes Dutch Comic Con. “Live Long and Prosper!”

Here are the top 25 best superhero films to watch this weekend!

There many superhero films out there. Some are based on comics and others are stand-alone films. It can be a struggle to decide which film you’re going to watch next, in a sea of Marvel, DC and other films. The website GamesRader has recently made a list of the top 25 best superhero films to make choosing your next superhero film a bit easier.

Online initiatives HDCC Community

After we announced that Heroes Dutch Comic Con has sadly been postponed to 26th & 27th of March 2022, we have noticed a lot of online events popping up on the original set date of HDCC this weekend on the 20th & 21st of November. We loved that even though the community can not meet up in real life these online initiatives are started. This is why we decided to make this page where we can highlight these events.

Are you organizing an HDCC online event this weekend? Don’t hesitate and let us know by filling out our contact from and we will add you to the list!

New COVID-19 Update 12.11.2021

Today, Friday November 12th, the Dutch government has decided to introduce new COVID-19 restrictions for events. These new restrictions will also apply to Heroes Dutch Comic Con next week on the 20th and 21st of November 2021. 

Cosplay judge Rose Magpie

Something that cannot be missed at Heroes Dutch Comic Con are, of course, the cosplay judges who will judge the Cosplay Contest! And today we can already announce one of them.

Special guest announcement: Dominique McElligott!

Dominique McElligott is an Irish actress, most recently seen as Queen Maeve on the hugely popular Amazon series THE BOYS.  In 2016, McElligott played Hannah Conway, wife of the Republican presidential nominee, in the fourth and fifth season of the Netflix show House of Cards.

Education First at Heroes Dutch Comic Con

With EF you can explore the world and have the possibility to book short or extensive language courses abroad to 50 destinations worldwide. Where are you traveling to? That’s up to you. You can go abroad for two weeks, but also travel for a few months or even a year. A big plus is that the city trips and the accommodations are included, so you don’t have to worry about your stay and are fully prepared to immerse yourself in the culture of your dream destination.

We proud to announce our first new special guest for Heroes Dutch Comic on November 20 and 21, 2021, Bonnie Wright!

Bonnie Wright (1991) is an English actress who became world famous thanks her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter Movies. Ginny Weasley appeared in all Harry Potter movies and her character has grown bigger and bigger in each new movie. Initially Bonnie was only casted for a small scene in the first movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone. But eventually Ginny Weasley became a regular character in the movies.

The Green Knight on Prime Video

An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, “The Green Knight” tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men.

Side7 workshop at Heroes Dutch Comic Con

This week we would like to highlight someone from our community and in this article, Aäron van Leent will be in the spotlight. In this article you can read about his experiences at Dutch Comic Con and what is he looking forward to the most of the event. Do you agree with Aäron? Tell us on social media!

Become an intern at Heroes Dutch Comic Con

The organization of Heroes Dutch Comic Con is in need of reinforcement. We are searching for a Sales intern. Side note, the ideal candidate must be able to write in Dutch, which is why the vacancy is only in Dutch. Take a look at the vacancy below!

Do you want to be part of Heroes Dutch Comic Con?

This week we would like to highlight someone from our community and in this article, Aäron van Leent will be in the spotlight. In this article you can read about his experiences at Dutch Comic Con and what is he looking forward to the most of the event. Do you agree with Aäron? Tell us on social media!

Heroes Dutch Comic Con is indescribable – Community in the spotlight

This week we would like to highlight someone from our community and in this article, Aäron van Leent will be in the spotlight. In this article you can read about his experiences at Dutch Comic Con and what is he looking forward to the most of the event. Do you agree with Aäron? Tell us on social media!

Heroes Made in Asia 2021

The organization of Heroes Dutch Comic Con organizes Heroes Made in Asia for the very first time in the Netherlands. The Evenementenhal Gorinchem will change into an Asian location on October 16 & 17. 

Heroes Dutch Comic Con 2021

From June 26, conventions and events in the Netherlands will be allowed again, including 100% visitor capacity and without 1,5-meter distance. We are therefore super excited about executing Heroes Dutch Comic Con on November 20 & 21 2021. We are finally able to restart again! We are looking forward to it, and we are happy to welcome you once again, as Heroes Dutch Comic Con fans in Jaarbeurs Utrecht!

Community in the spotlight: Dutch Comic Con felt like coming home

This week we would like to highlight someone from our community and in this article, Aäron van Leent will be in the spotlight. In this article you can read about his experiences at Dutch Comic Con and what is he looking forward to the most of the event. Do you agree with Aäron? Tell us on social media!

Fanclubs in the spotlight: WizardWear

Slowly but surely is Heroes Dutch Comic Con getting closer to its new edition. In these turbulent times, we received a lot of support from our visitors, Fanclubs, and participants. We would like to return this favour by putting our amazing community in the spotlight on #appreciationwednesday. Today, we would like to put a Fanclub at our event in the spotlight, namely the Harry Potter fan club: Wizard wear. In this article, you could find out who they are and their history with Heroes Dutch Comic Con.

Winner of the cosplay from your closet competition: FennaCosplay

We organised a cosplay competition on our Facebook page on the 12th of April. This competition only had one rule; The cosplay had to be made with clothes from your wardrobe. When you entered the competition, you were eligible to win an interview about your cosplay story on the Heroes Dutch Comic Con website. A lot of cosplayers participated. However, in the end, we only chose three winners.  Finally, we could reveal our last winner namely Fenna cosplay. In this article, you could find everything about her cosplay journey and what her biggest challenges have been.

Fanclubs in the spotlight: Ghostbusters Dutch Division

We, from Heroes Dutch Comic Con, would like to put one of our fan clubs in the spotlight. Namely, The Ghostbusters Dutch Division. This fan club could be seen at almost all editions of Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Where every year they make their stand memorable. For this reason, we would like to put them in the spotlights.

Winner of the cosplay from your closet competition: Praime Creations

<p We, Heroes Dutch Comic Con, organised a cosplay competition on our Facebook on the 12th of April. This competition had only one rule; The cosplay should be made with clothes from your closet. The winner of this competition won the opportunity to get an interview about their cosplay journey on the Heroes Dutch Comic Con website. Many cosplayers participated however, we chose only three winners. Last week, we revealed the first winner and today we can finally reveal the second winner, namely Praime Creations! In this article, you can learn about who she is as a cosplayer.

Winner of the cosplay from your closet competition: Santastic Cosplay

We organized a cosplay competition on our Facebook on April the 12th. This competition consisted out of only one rule; The cosplay had to be made with clothes from your wardrobe. When you entered the competition, you were eligible to win an interview about your cosplay story on the Heroes Dutch Comic Con website. A lot of cosplayers participated. However, in the end, we only chose three winners. We will keep two of the winners a secret for now. Nevertheless, we can already announce the first winner, namely: Santastic Cosplay! In this article, you can read where it all started for her, who she is, and what her cosplay challenges have been.

Fredette vs Jason in the spotlights

Today we would like to put one of our favourite Dutch cosplay duo’s in the spotlight, namely Fredette vs Jason. This cosplay duo has been on our event with a photo stand for a couple of years now, so they are no strangers to our event. In the article, we’ll tell you who they are, how they started, and what their best memories are of HDCC.

 

Appreciation for the Entertainmenthoek

Today is Appreciation Wednesday and thus we would like to put the fanclub the Entertainmenthoek in the Spotlight. Entertainmenthoek is an online magazine for all film and series enthusiasts. Additionally, they have as well fun content about comics, fan-art and of course conventions. In this article you will find who they are, their history and their experiences at Heroes Dutch Comic Con.

Winner of the Creative Artist Awards

On Facebook we shared all the submissions for the Creative Artist Award on the 6th of February. It is great to see how many creative talents we still have in The Netherlands!

Tips from Sammys cosplay: Life is too short to not try new things!

Sammys cosplay is one of the largest cosplayers in the Netherlands with more than 130 thousand followers on Instagram. She travels all over the world to practise her cosplay. We had a conversation with her about how she started, the cosplay community, HDCC and much more..

The anniversary edition of Heroes Dutch Comic is postponed to autumn 2021

The anniversary edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con, scheduled for June 19 and 20, 2021, will be postponed to November 20 and 21, 2021. We as an organization believe that it will not be realistic to organize a large scale event in June. We estimate the likelihood that the vaccination process will be in an adequate state, to be small. We don’t want to leave our participants and visitors in this uncertain situation. This is why we have decided to postpone this anniversary edition to November 20 and 21, 2021.

Tips for beginning cosplayers with Valerie cosplays

We asked Valeriecosplays to help us find the best ways to grow and start with your cosplay. Valerie is a 23-year-old cosplayer who started as a small cosplayer three years ago and developed to be one of the largest Dutch cosplayers with over 40.000 followers on Instagram. Cosplays which you could know her from are her Harley Quinn and her Villain Deku. In this article, you could find tips to begin with your cosplay.

Heroes Dutch Comic Con over the years

The 10th edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con would have taken place today. For this reason, we would like to look back on all the past editions of Dutch Comic Con. We are so grateful to be able to look back on this beautiful adventure with you.

Visitors in the spotlight: Eugene van Houtum

Eugene van Houtum is a cosplayer who is a regular visitor of HDCC. In 2019 he received the diagnosis of MS. However, despite the diagnosis, his passion for creating and wearing cosplay remains as strong as before. We decided to talk to him to learn more about him, MS, and his connection with HDCC and cosplay. 

Cosplayers in the spotlights

Two weeks ago, we asked you on Facebook to post your favourite cosplay photo. We did this to put all of our talented cosplayers in the spotlight. Within a week, we received more than 200 reactions. From these posts, we chose our favourite cosplay photos.

Exhibitors in the Spotlights – Part 7

Recently, we launched a new initiative, where we put a couple of our exhibitors in the spotlight. They have some great deals, exclusively for you! So don’t forget to check out our newspage.

Exhibitors in the Spotlights – Part 6

Recently, we launched a new initiative, where we put a couple of our exhibitors in the spotlight. They have some great deals, exclusively for you! So don’t forget to check out our newspage.

Exhibitors in the Spotlights – Part 4

Recently, we launched a new initiative, where we put a couple of our exhibitors in the spotlight. They have some great deals, exclusively for you! So don’t forget to check out our newspage.

6 tips to become a better photoshopper

Do you want to transform yourself into a Avenger or photoshop your cosplay photo but you don’t know how? Check out these tips!Do you want to transform yourself into a Avenger or photoshop your cosplay photo but you don’t know how? Check out these tips!

 

 

Exhibitors in the Spotlights – Part 3

Recently, we launched a new initiative, where we put a couple of our exhibitors in the spotlight. They have some great deals, exclusively for you! So don’t forget to check out our newspage.

Exhibitors in the Spotlights – Part 2

Last week, we launched a new initiative, where we put a couple of our exhibitors in the spotlight. They have some great deals, exclusively for you! So don’t forget to check out our newspage.

Exhibitors in the Spotlights – Part 1

Starting today, we launch a new initiative, where we put a couple of our exhibitors in the spotlight. They have some great deals, exclusively for you! So don’t forget to check out our newspage.

 

Great news for Heroes Dutch Comic Con

Good news for all Comic Con fans! During the press conference of June 24th, the Dutch government has announced that, from the 1st of July onwards, it will be allowed again to organize events and gatherings. 

 

Heroes Dutch Comic Con’s top ten games!

Despite the upcoming easing of the quarantine era, we still have to stay home for a while. To stay busy for a few more weeks, we have made a top 10 of cool activities to do at home!

Cosplay tips and tricks by the community

Two weeks ago we asked you to give tips & tricks for beginning cosplayers. With a big group of great comments, tips and motivating words, we made a nice summary. Sit back and see if your tips & tricks are in there!

10 cool activities to do at home

Despite the upcoming easing of the quarantine era, we still have to stay home for a while. To stay busy for a few more weeks, we have made a top 10 of cool activities to do at home!

Show your cosplay during the Online Cosplay Contest!

Show your cosplay outfit online during the Online Cosplay Catwalk and win awesome goodiebags on March 27. Let’s make it a great show for all the people at home and all the cosplayers who have worked so hard on their outfit. 

Dealer Hall completely sold out!

The Dealer Hall has been sold out for quite some time. With more than 200 retailers offering all kind of unique and geeky merchandise, it is almost impossible to leave Heroes Dutch Comic Con empty-handed.

Carry Carolina Ravassa or Lucie Pohl to a win in Overwatch

You have a unique opportunity to play a game of Overwatch with or against Carolina Ravassa and Lucie Pohl! How cool is that? Come to the Gaming Stage and be there at “Carry Carolina Ravassa or Lucie Pohl to a win”. Who knows, you may be selected for team Carolina or team Lucie!

The artist alley has doubled its’ size!

Because of the great popularity of the Artist Alley, with more than 80 artists, there is twice as much to offer than on previous editions of Heroes Dutch Comic Con! 

The World of Paul van Loon for kids!

Almost every edition children’s book writer Paul van Loon is present at Heroes Dutch Comic Con and of course he will be there again during the 10th edition. During this special edition, Paul will bring extra activities and fun for children to the event! 

Sign up for the speeddate now!

After not being present at a number of editions of HDCC speeddates, they are now returning especially for the 10th edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con!

The registrations for the Cosplay and Fan Meets have now been opened!

At Heroes Dutch Comic Con, fans of a certain theme, brand or character can meet each other at a so-called Cosplay & Fan Meet Ups. Taking (group) photos and meeting other people with the same interest are two main reasons to attend. The registrations have now been opened. 

Last Minute ticket sale will start Monday 2 March.

The regular tickets sale will end 1 March at the end of the day. You can still get a day ticket now for €22,- and a weekend ticket for €38,- (excl. service and administration costs). At 2 March the Last Minute ticket sale will start. 

Meet Arrow actor David Ramsey at Heroes Dutch Comic Con

David Ramsey, better known for his roles in the television series Arrow and Dexter, will be present to meet his fans on both days of Heroes Dutch Comic Con. Once Upon a Time actor Colin O’Donoghue and Overwatch voice actress Carolina Ravassa were announced earlier.

The regular ticket sale has started!

On Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of March the Jaarbeurs Utrecht transforms into the largest comic con in the Netherlands again. During this weekend you can immerse yourself in the world of comics, movies, series, games, cosplay, merchandise and much more! 

The Early Bird ticket sale for the spring edition has started

Are you disappointed when Heroes Dutch Comic Con is over and will the upcoming edition be in your diary in capital letters again? Then we have good news, because today the Early Bird ticket sales of the spring edition will start. The spring edition will take place on the 28th & 29th of March in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht. The sale runs until the 27th of December.

How to bring your prop to HDCC

Coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con in cosplay and are you bringing a prop? Take a look at this video made by Sakuraflor.

Announcement Fantastic Stories Competition 2020

Do you like writing and walking around for a long time with a great idea for a story? Then participate in the Heroes Dutch Comic Con Fantastic Stories Competition! This story contest, organized in association with the American Book Center and publisher Zilverspoor, is the time to show off your writing skills. The award ceremony will be during the Heroes Dutch Comic Con edition in March 2020 and it will be a very special ceremony this time.

Game of Thrones ‘War Table’ to be seen at Utrecht Central Station during Heroes Dutch Comic Con.

The last season of Game of Thrones and the ‘complete collection’ will be available on Blu-ray and DVD in the Netherlands from 3 December. To celebrate this, fans will have the chance to see a 4.5-meter-long ‘War Table’ at Utrecht Central Station on the 23rd and 24th of November during the weekend of Heroes Dutch Comic Con. The table, with the entire Westeros area on it, has been made during recent months by a Dutch company commissioned by HBO, and is completely unique in the world. 

Chris Sprouse coming to Heroes Dutch Comic Con

We welcome Comic Artist Chris Sprouse on the winter edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con! Chris has many titles to his name. From Black Panther, Thor and Daredevil to Uncanny X-Men, Batman and many others. However, he is best known for his Wildstorm/DC Comics’ Tom Strong series, which he created together with Alan Moore.

Regular ticket sales starts 15 august

As fast as the Early Bird tickets flew, you should be warned by now! The organization announced that the sale of the regular tickets will start August 15th at 1PM! Write it with capital letters in your calendar and ensure yourself off a ticket. 

Winner VIP ticket upgrade

Even before the official closing date they were sold out, the Early Bird tickets for the winter edition of Heroes Dutch Comic Con on 23 and 24 November 2019. From the 10th of May until the 31st of May, you could already assure yourself of an Early Bird ticket for the cheapest price. The tickets sold out in record time.

Brand new website is now live

Finally we managed to crack down our old website and invested in this outrageously smooth new designed website, which is also mobile friendly! It has cost us blood, sweat and tears to get this up and running which we can now proudly present to you. Please do explore the new features and let us know what you think.   

Early Bird tickets are sold out

In a record time the Early Bird tickets for this year’s winter edition are completely sold out. In less than two and a half weeks all available Early Bird tickets were sold out, which was a new record. Be aware, mark your agenda because August 15th the regular tickets will be available.