Tips & tricks
for your first visit
Not sure what to expect from Heroes Comic Con, how to meet your heroes, or where to go first?
Then let us help you prepare, and guide you with some good-to-know tips & tricks!
HOW TO ENTER
Are you here for the guests? Or are you looking for the best and most comfortable experience possible? Then this is the ticket for you!
- Fast lanes for actor photoshoots & autographs/selfies
- Front-row seats for Actor Q&A
- Access to the VIP Lounge, with some free drinks and small snacks
- Special VIP entrance
- 1 hour early entry (9 am)
- Fast lane for certain non-actor activities & certain catering points
- Exclusive collector’s bracelet, print & lanyard
👜 VIP Weekend ticket holders also get a complimentary goodiebag!
Take note: entry tickets DO NOT include photoshoots, autographs, selfies, or Meet & Greets. Those have to be bought separately.
Actor Q&A are included in every entry ticket, however.
The ideal ticket if you want to save time, or hunt for the best deals in the Geek Market. Ya snooze, ya lose, right?
- 1 hour early entry (9 am) via a VIP entrance
- Fast lane for certain non-actor activities & certain catering points
- Exclusive collector’s bracelet & print
Take note: this ticket DOES NOT give you a fast lane for actors or artists.
Actor Q&A are included in every entry ticket, however.
With this ticket, you ‘simply walk into Heroes Comic Con’. And you go ham in the amazing shows, activities, Geek Market, actor & artist zones, and gaming areas. Have fun!
Entry ticket prices go up in waves.
Early buyers always get rewarded, so keep an eye on these good deals!
– Wave 1: Start – May 13
– Wave 2: May 14 – June 30
– Wave 3: July 1 – 18 October
– Wave 4: During Heroes Comic Con
Photoshoots
Get your photo taken with max one other fan and your hero by a professional photographer. You get a printed copy of your picture immediately after the session AND a free digital code to download it afterwards. Cool right?
MEET & GREETS
You, your hero, and a maximum of 25 lucky fans in a closed-off, intimate room for 20 minutes, getting to ask questions on a more personal level. A truly privileged moment for any super fan. Note: you can only get these tickets in presales.
Autographs
Score the coveted autograph of and have a chat with your favourite actor. You can choose a free image or bring your own item to sign. Giving gifts is allowed. You can often ask for multiple autographs. No presales, cash only!
Selfies
Some actors give you the option to whip out your smartphone, get real close, strike a pose, and get that Colgate smile shot. Head to the signing session tables and ask for a selfie there. No presales, cash only!
Q&A SHOWS
Take the mic and ask your burning question to the actors on stage, or learn some new things about your hero. These sessions are included in all event entry tickets, so just walk in, sit down and enjoy!
Beware: A photoshoot ticket is not an entry ticket.
To meet your actor, you need any type of entry ticket, and check the corresponding pages above
to see what each actor activity requires.
1 photoshoot, 2 fans!
One photoshoot ticket allows two people max. to be on the picture, plus the actor.
This way, you can split the costs.
Don’t worry, we all get a bit nervous when meeting our heroes!
Just remember that they are still normal people, they don’t bite! Use your time in the queue to prepare what you want to say, and feel free to chat with fellow fans.
If you need any help, our friendly staff will be there to assist you.
It is important to respect the personal space and boundaries of the actors.
Don’t assume anything, always wait for them to initiate or ask beforehand.
Some may say yes, others may say no. Either way, please respect their decision and enjoy the moment!
You can introduce yourself, tell them how much you enjoy their work and the character they’ve portrayed, how it has inspired you, etc.
To ensure that we create a comfortable environment for the actor, please avoid discussing any embarrassing and/or controversial topics, as well as asking for overly personal details from them.
They are here to enjoy the convention as well, so let’s keep everything pleasant!
THE WORLD’S BIGGEST ARTISTS AND LOCAL TALENTS ASSEMBLE IN THE COMIC VILLAGE!
At Heroes Comic Con, we invite the biggest names in comics and place them like gurus at the top of the Comic Village mountain.
Major publishers such as Marvel and DC Comics are sending their best and most popular art veterans and you, the lucky ones, have the opportunity to meet them. They are ready to offer you unique artworks, autographs, high-end commissions, and even advice.
Click the button below to find more information on how it works, where you should go and why it is a unique opportunity. Let’s celebrate the art of passion and the passion for art!
IMPORTANT TIPS
COLLECT THE FLOORPLAN
At the entrance, info booth, and throughout the event, you can collect the floor plan & schedule. Use this as a guide and a time table for most of your daily activities!
BRING CASH
Most booths, including the actor booths, do not accept cashless payments via cards, so be sure to bring enough cash. You can also withdraw cash at Brussels Expo.
WEAR WALKING SHOES
Heroes Comic Con is going to fill quite a bit of space, but so will Made in Asia and GameForce! With tens of thousands of square meters, you'd better come prepared!
BRING A CAMERA with storage
With hundreds of things to see and do, and thousands of fans dressing up, you'll need a camera with a decent amount of storage for sure! Happy snapping!
BAGS & FOOD ALLOWED
You can bring your own bag, spare bags, and food, but know that it will most likely be checked by security. We also have a finger-lickin' good Food Zone, so travel light!
TICKETS: CHILDREN (-11) & DISABILITY
Children under the age of 11 and companions of people with disabilities can enter for free. They do not need to buy a ticket or register.
COMIC CON ETIQUETTE & misconceptions
"Do pop culture events have any unwritten rules I should know about?" Yes, they sure do!
We recommend reading the Cosplay is Not Consent guidelines before you enter through the mighty gates.
Final TIPS
- Your tickets
- Your ID
- Cash
- External (smartphone) battery
- Sanitary products & medicines
- Water: stay hydrated!
- A spare bag for merch
Heroes Comic Con is so much more than we can list here, but we hope this helps you in the geeky saddle.
If you’re still struggling with something, check the FAQ page or feel free to find us on social chats or mail us directly via info@heroescomiccon.be!