YOUR BELGIAN COMIC CON
SPRING EDITION
2016
Useful information while you’re at FACTS LOST SOMETHING? Go to the lost-and-found at the police office in Hall 1. We’ll keep it safe for a few days, before we feed it to Jabba the Hutt. BOUGHT A BOOTLEG? Damn! Try to point us in the direction of the culprit so we can have them removed from FACTS. Sadly, we can’t offer a refund or be held responsible for it though. WEAPON RULES Weapons that go with your Cosplay costume are allowed under certain strict regulations. Read the Weapon Rules thorougly (at our information booth). LOCKERS Lockers to stow away your belongings (or your recently purchased gems) are available at the entrance.
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Hey there, FACTS fan, First of all: congratulations! Since you are reading this, you have successfully completed your voyage to our better dimension. FACTS, where everything “different” is celebrated. Where everyone can freely be themselves … or someone else. Where better worlds collide. FACTS is made for fans of Fantasy, Animation, Comics, Toys and Science Fiction, as you have already noticed. But FACTS is also made BY fans like yourself. Like Gandalf, each year we go “looking for someone to share in an adventure”, because we actually share your passion, your spark. We know what makes FACTS fans tick, because the FACTS organisers and FACTS fans are like synchronised atom clocks, steadily ticking in unison. So thank you for sharing in this adventure with us, which is now our 26th edition. As one of the oldest and biggest comic cons in Europe, we can’t help but be thrilled to see familiar faces return each year, people who seem to share our feelings of tradition. That moment in the queues might not have been the best time you’ve had at FACTS, but be sure that we have looked at the crowd and got teary-eyed. Just a bit. Just a bit.
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The two statements above may seem to contradict each other, but in the wonderful world of cosplay, they happily go hand in hand.
Serious cosplayers have an amazing eye for detail. They are determined to mimic their favourite players as best they can. So we believe that all their efforts should be rewarded. That is why, at each edition, we at FACTS want to put the cosplayers on a pedestal, in cosplay contests. No wonder that the renowned European Cosplay Gathering (ECG) is setting up camp here to find the Belgian representatives for their European contest, aided by BeCosplay. It’s bound to be a spectacle, so go check it out!
A few times each year, thousands of cosplayers leave their real world personalities behind and get into a different persona. They become not only the person in a superhero or other type of suit, but they also fully identify with the ideals that character stands for. Or they just do it for fun, that’s just as viable. It’s a practice that unites clerks, businesspeople, cleaners, marketeers and almost all other layers of society in a way that not even sports can. At FACTS, they can be someone else without having to be judged or shamed for it. Which gives their self-esteem a marvellous boost. So when you meet cosplayers, be friendly and ask them nicely if you can take pictures with them. Because, after all, where else would you go to see your own favourite characters in the flesh? Be grateful!
CATWALK & REPAIR STATION This year, we have found another cool way to showcase the beauty of cosplay: a cosplay catwalk! The elevated platform makes it ideal for taking pictures. And if you’ve ripped or broken a piece of your cosplay, then get to the Repair Station, hosted by Singer! You can fix your own clothes there in a jiffy!
HOW TO BEHAVE PROPERLY AROUND COSPLAYERS Cosplay is not consent! Always be respectful and ask nicely if you want to take a selfie or picture. And of course: hands off, unless you politely ask to carefully touch the materials. They might not have taken on a human form, but they are still human inside.
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WORKSHOPS
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MIKE COLLINS
LEARN THE KLINGON LANGUAGE!
For FACTS, comic book legend Mike Collins (Marvel, DC and more) will allow you to look inside the mind of a comic book artist. In the workshop ‘“Creating creatures & superheroes and the difference between them”, Mike will explain how to make characters feel vibrant, memorable and alive, even when they are on paper. And of course, he will talk about the distinctly different approaches for creatures and superheroes.
NuqneH, FACTS fan! If you want to learn the language of Star Trek’s Klingons, then you should definitely head to Lieven L. Litaer at FACTS. This official “Beginners’ Grammarian” is one of the few people on earth who speak Klingon fluently. He will show you the basics with a very entertaining presentation. You’ll recognise him immediately: he is the guy with the Klingon mask. Duh. Pro tip: this language is heavy on the throat, so don’t forget to bring beverages!
So come and learn about being a comic book artist from the best of the best!
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SHAPPI & LEON CHIRO TEACH COSPLAY The internationally celebrated multiple cosplay champion Shappi from Poland and Leon Chiro, this year’s representative for Italy in the European Cosplay Gathering finals, want to share their cosplay knowledge with you. With Shappi’s specialisation in armour-making and Leon Chiro’s talents with weapons, accessories and make-up, FACTS fans who are interested in cosplay should definitely check out what these two have to offer!
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ARTIST ALLEY
We’re welcoming more artists than ever before. The world is a real powerhouse of talented comic artists, storytellers ... Do spend some time here and look at the artwork. And when you’re in the mood for a project: get in touch with these fantastic guys and gals. Without their passion, there simply would be no FACTS to go to.
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See schedule p.8-9 Alessandro Vitti Art Grafunkel Béatrice Tillier David Wenzel Esad Ribić Etienne Willem Fernando Dagnino Jae Lee Javier Fernandez Jeremy Haun June Chung
Kenny Rubenis Kim Duchateau Laurent Sieurac Lectrr Mario Boon Matt Hollingsworth Mauricet Miguel Angel Sepulveda Mike Collins Mike Ratera Nicolas Demare
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Olivier Brazao Philippe Pellet Pieter De Poortere Rafael Garres Romano Molenaar Sabine Rich Stefano Andreucci Tony Moore Vicenç Villagrasa Turf
ARTIST ALLEY
S T IS T AR JAE LEE
ESAD RIBIC Thor, Loki, Silver Surfer, Requiem, Sub-Mariner: The Depths and the 2015 Secret Wars. Needless to say: he knows his stuff and probably has quite a lot of unique anecdotes. Go say hi to this sympathetic comic book legend!
He has worked for DC, Marvel and sharpened his pencil for major series like Spider-Man, Captain America, Namo, Uncanny X-Men, X-Factor, The Sentry, Fantastic Four, Hellshock, WildC.A.T.S. Trilogy and Youngblood: Strikefile. Lots of franchises, lots of reasons to pay homage to this great artist.
MIKE COLLINS
TONY MOORE The artist who, together with Robert Kirkman, has set the tone for the The Walking Dead series. All fans of Rick Grimes, Michonne or almost any other TWD character can go kiss the ground Tony Moore walked on in the Artist Alley.
He began his career with Marvel UK and 2000AD, writing and drawing comic strips. He is best known for his work on licensed material, such as Dr. Who, Transformers, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Thundercats and Ghostbusters. If you missed him at his workshops (shame, klang!) you can always idolise him at the Artist Alley!
DAVID WENZEL David T. Wenzel is an illustrator and children’s book artist. He is best known for his visualisation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, illustrated in graphic novel format. The Hobbit, Graphic Novel is one of the most successful graphic format adaptations of a piece of classic literature. Many will also remember him from the days when he worked on The Avengers for Marvels Comics. AND he was kind enough to provide us with unique artwork for the FACTS VIP badges. Thanks, David!
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Sure, they all play fictional characters. And sure, they are all different in real life. But some of the magic must rub off on them, right? SO LET’S FIND OUT!
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BRAINFREEZE COFFEE & COMICS These coffees are obviously made of Senzu beans, because I feel powered up! Deadpool Coffee & much more Hot Star Wars chocolate Or tea?
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HUMAN TORCH’S BBQ PARTY Flame on! BBQ menu
One of the sweetest places at FACTS. Freshly made pancakes and waffles with all kinds of toppings. Super Milk Chan’s Waffles € 3.00 Leia’s pancakes € 3.00 Chocolate croissant € 2.00
€ 4.00 € 5.00 € 4.00
MARIE&LUIGI Sizzling hot burgers, born in fire. Viserion burger Rhaegal burger Drogon burger French fries
€ 2.50 - € 6.00 €5.00 € 3.50
€ 5.00 € 4.00
€ 11.00
SUPER SAIYAN FRIES Out-of-this-world yellow spikes that pack a punch. Super Saiyan Fries
NARUTO’S MEATBALL MACHINE
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“Your eyes are gorgeous… They look like meatballs!” French fries € 3.50 Meatballs with tomato sauce € 7.00
FAST & FRESH The name says it all Soup Sandwiches
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€ 4.50 € 3.60
ONIGIRI-YA AQUAMAN’S BEVERAGES Thirsty? Then use your telepathic skills to summon our drinks!
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CREDITS
Show Manager:
Alexis Leplat
Editor-in-Chief: Copywriter: Editors: Head of Design & Photography: Comic Art Work: Proofreader:
Anthony Audenaerd Jonathan Van de Velde Alexis Leplat – Anthony Audenaerd – Jonathan Van de Velde Delphine De Clercq Pieter De Poortere, represented by De Hofleveranciers (info@de-hofleveranciers.be) Ed Walker
Community Manager: Press Agent & Spokesperson: Press Officer:
Jonathan Van de Velde Anthony Audenaerd Debby Wilmsen (Diamonds & Pearl Communication)
Project Manager: Eveline De Bruycker Operations Coordinator: Jens Vandevoorde Mobility Supervisor: Christof Leleu Head of Environment, Health & Safety: Freddy Hebbrecht Customer Support: Tiffany Spigeleer Accountancy: Philippe De Caesemaeker Credit Control: Christine Staelens Front Desk Coordinator: Christelle Mertens Digital Team: Yannick Mattheessens, Charlotte Blondeel HR Team: Machiël De Cock, Greet Aelbrecht The FACTS Team:
Alexis Leplat, Anthony Audenaerd, Jonathan Van de Velde, Cornelien Baijens, Julie Poppe, Marie Martens,
The Mothership:
Emmanuel Van Melkebeke, Stefaan Van de Walle, Jörgen Van der Beken, Koen De Baets, Jasper Segers.
Each year, FACTS is blessed with a loyal team of enthusiastic volunteers. They work the whole weekend, simply out of sheer love for our event. Give them a hug when you meet them, because they deserve it. Crew members:
Aaron, Alexander, Andy, Anne-Sophie, An-Sofie, Badr, Benoît, Cévrylle, Charlotte, Chloë, Dominique, Evelyne, Frank, Gerwin, Hanne, Illanja, Jessica, Jilke, Jill, Joas, Joffrey, Jonas, Joran, Jorien, Joyce, Joyce, Julie, Kathelijn, Kenny, Kim, Koen, Laura, Lisa, Manon, Marijn, Mario, Maxim, Mieke, Naomi, Nastjenka, Nele, Niels, Patrick, Peter, Peter, Philip, Philip, Sarah, Steven, Stevie, Suma, Sylvie, Tim, Tom, Veerle
Also a big thanks thanks to our partners, the management and staff of Artexis Easyfairs. This magazine is distributed for free. Its contents are subject to change. You know how it works: we had to deliver our files to the printer by Monday. So whatever happened in the past five days never had a chance of making it into these pages. But forgive us. You will, right?
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