Hi there, fellow comic fan,
We’re just a few weeks away from our 5-Year Anniversary Event, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to our warehouse!
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your visit on Saturday, September 20.
🕒 EVENT SCHEDULE
Doors open at 10:00 — please enter through the back entrance of the warehouse (we’ll have signs to guide you).
We’ve split the day into two blocks to keep things organized and relaxed:
• 11:00–13:30 — Sketch Focus
If you’ve purchased a sketch ticket, we recommend coming during this first block. It’s when artists will be most focused on sketches.
👉 If you bought a signing + sketch bundle, you can also get your signing done during this time — no need to wait for the second block.
• 13:30–15:00 — Artist Lunch Break
No signings or sketches during this time.
• 15:00–17:30 — Signing Focus
This block is ideal for anyone with a signing-only ticket. We’ll keep things flowing and make sure everyone gets quality time.
• 18:00 — Finis!
Can’t attend at the right time?
No problem — we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Just email simone@waltscomicshop.com ahead of time.
🏢 ON-SITE INFO
When you arrive:
Use the back entrance (look for the signs)
Parking is available across the street at Hornbach
Team Caro will greet you and hand you your badge(s) based on your ticket(s)
The main event takes place on Floor 3, featuring:
Artist tables (signings & sketches)
Books artists have worked on for purchase (ready for sketches or signatures)
- Original art and prints from the artists
Free wardrobe service
If you want to shop our full warehouse, head up to Floor 4, where you'll find:
Our entire inventory (25K+ items — no single issues though, unless you bribe Heiko)
Restrooms
At least 2 staff members available to help
🚫 Please note:
- Floor 4 opens at 11am
No food or drinks on Floor 4
Bags and backpacks must be left at the wardrobe
All purchases from Floor 4 must be paid on that floor
Payments (except for drinks) are card only
🍽️ FOOD & DRINK
We originally planned on-site catering — but due to various factors (you don’t want to know), we won’t offer food this time. But we’ve got options nearby:
Aldi — directly across the street
Sausage & fries kiosk — in the Hornbach parking lot
Centro Italia Trattoria — 5 minutes away and Simone-approved!
Drinks at the event:
Water — €1
Other drinks (non-alcoholic) — €2
- 💶 Cash only – please bring coins!
📸 PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
We’ll have several photographers and videographers on-site.
If you do not wish to appear in any footage or photos, please email simone@waltscomicshop.com before the event.
We’ll take a reference photo of you at check-in (for internal use only) to make sure you’re not filmed — it will be deleted at the end of the day.
🎟️ A NOTE FOR FREE TICKET HOLDERS
Free tickets do not include access to sketches
Signings may be possible later in the day, depending on crowd levels — and only if you make a purchase of at least €10 per artist
(we'll have plenty of options for each artist ready)- Signing ticket holders will be given priority in lines
Want guaranteed access to sketches or signings?
→ Buy a sketch or signing ticket, which includes a full-value voucher to spend during the event.
We think that’s only fair to those who pre-booked — and we hope you understand!
That’s it for now!
More updates as we have them, but most importantly:
Team Walt is beyond excited to celebrate with you all.
This day means the world to us, and we’re doing everything we can to make it smooth, memorable, and full of comic joy. If you still have questions, please email simone@waltscomicshop.com.
See you soon!
Team Walt
