Schiedam / Comic culture since 1968
Centrum
Strips
Where stories become worlds.
We partner with CentrumStrips because they, like us, believe in the power of imagination, cosplay, and storytelling.
Main sponsorCARTOONMANIA / KAIROVERSE01 / The world behind our main sponsor
A home for imagination.
CentrumStrips has been a household name in Schiedam for years. As the specialist in graphic novels, they are a vital pillar of the community.
With their extensive collection of American comics, Japanese manga, and European strips, they offer a home base for every fan.
Comic & Manga Archive
1000s of comics, manga and collectibles from the entire multiverse
Cosplay Headquarters
Costumes, accessories and transformation gear for every dimension
Premium Collectibles
Limited editions, signed prints and exclusive Kairoverse artifacts
MANIFESTATION_001
02 / Artifact partner
Dimension Traveler Artifact 001: Kairo
The first physical echo of the Kairoverse. In-store exclusive at CentrumStrips.
Kairoverse Manifestations are exclusively available in-store at CentrumStrips. Order online via cartoonmania.nl/merch.
03 / Real-world heritage
1968.
The story continues.
From Boekhandel ’t Centrum to CentrumStrips. Explore the chapters behind the shop.
1968The Beginning
Bep and Mar van der Graaf establish 'Boekhandel 't Centrum' in Schiedam. It becomes the second oldest comic shop in the Netherlands, just 4 months after Lambiek in Amsterdam.
1968+Comic Pioneers
Bep and Mar visit schools together with artist Harr Wiegman to introduce children to comics, inspiring a generation of readers.
2017Farewell to Mar
After nearly 50 years of dedication to the shop and the comic world, co-founder Mar van der Graaf passes away in December 2017.
2020A Legend Dies
Founder Bep van der Graaf passes away at 92 years old, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy in Dutch comic culture.
2021New Era
Anthony Bardouille takes over the shop and continues the family tradition together with Rina van der Graaf (daughter of Bep and Mar) with focus on manga and cosplay.
2025Cartoonmania Alliance
CentrumStrips becomes the official Head Sponsor of Cartoonmania, connecting 57+ years of comic heritage with the next generation.
KAIROVERSE / Fictional universe
Every comic is a portal.
Within the story, CentrumStrips becomes The Archive: a place for Kairo to find his next route.
Enter the lore ↗The Archive
CentrumStrips functions as 'The Archive' of the Kairoverse, where Kairo consults dimensional maps and portal coordinates for his travels through the multiverse.
Portal Technology
Every comic and manga works as a portal device, capable of transporting readers between realities through the power of imagination.
Reality Stabilizer
The shop maintains the balance between fiction and reality through the carefully curated collection of stories from across the multiverse.
04 / SCHIEDAM
Your next chapter starts here.
Korte Singelstraat 20B3112 GB Schiedam
Comics, manga and collectibles. Check the shop's website for current opening hours before visiting.