Pre-orders open!
april 1 - may 10
This is a for-profit, unofficial fanzine for the ship Hermes/Charon from the game Hades.
For any questions, DM the mod team on twitter.
Moderators
Name: Killian/Sushi Jinko
Pronouns: He/Him
Role: Head Mod, Formatting, Finance
Experience: Head Mod on the Xiao Zine, Formatting Mod for BNHA.MP3, Secret Garden [KHUx Zine], Erasermic Family Zine, and more.
A little about you: Hey hey, I'm Killian and I am the headmod of this project. I have been playing Hades for a few years now, and was super hyped about the official release. I'm really excited to bring this zine and one of my favorite ships to life!
Icon credits: @bbleventeen
Name: Kite
Pronouns: he/they/it
Role: Production Mod
Experience: Kite has worked in merchandise production for artists since 2011 and online store management since 2016. This will be their first time moderating for a zine project.
A little about you:Just a some guy who really likes birds, skeletons, and mythology and fell into Charmes like a well-laid trap. Thanks for your support!!
Name: Regi
Pronouns: She/Her or They/Them
Role: Writing Mod, Finance Intern
Experience: Divination Hollow Reviews reviewier, IgnatiaStrigha/BGRock on AO3, Former English teacher and current project manager
A little about you: I'm Regi, I've had a lifelong love of Greek mythology and as a result became incredibly attached to Hades the moment it came out. I tend to zoom around like Hermes and wear multiple hats, and adore the dynamic of this ship!
Icon credit: @nsdillustration
Tentative Schedule
This schedule is tentative and is subject to change. Updates will be announced on social media.
| Contributor Applications | |
| Contributor Results | |
| Pitch/Idea Time | |
| Check-In 1 | |
| Check-In 2 | |
| Check-In 3 | |
| Check-In 4 | |
| Final Submission | |
| Pre-Orders | April 1st - May 10th |
| Production | 2022 |
Contributor Guidelines
All applications must tag the following as they are mod triggers or is sensitive content. It is okay to have triggering or sensitive content in your application as long as it is tagged. We will not answer any questions regarding these triggers to protect moderator privacy.
You can apply to as many applications as you want, however keep in mind that you will only be accepted in one.
April Fools | Body Horror | Cheating (infidelity) | Drowning | Images of Man-Made Items Underwater | Major Character Death | Mpreg | Pregnancy | Suicide | Suicidal Ideation
Artist Guidelines
Artists will be expected to create 1-3 pieces total across a SFW and NSFW zine. The piece will be fully illustrated showcasing the relationship between Hermes and Charon from the Hades game. The NSFW will have a limited physical release.
Application Requirements:
Portoflios must have a minimum of 5 illustrations. (A Hades illustration is not required but preferred)Portfolios are not to exceed 20 images.If you wish to apply to the NSFW zine you must provide at least one NSFW example.
Writer Guidelines
Writers will be expected to create 1-2 pieces total across a SFW and NSFW zine. The piece will be 1-2k words showcasing the relationship between Hermes and Charon from the Hades game. The NSFW will have a limited physical release. Word count may have a bit more leeway after contributors are chosen.
Application Requirements:
Portfolios must have a minimum of 3 pieces that are 1-3k words long. (A Hades piece is not required but preferred)Portfolios are not to exceed 5 pieces.If you wish to apply to the NSFW zine you must provide at least one NSFW example.
Poet Guidelines
Poets will be expected to create 1-4 pieces total across a SFW and NSFW zine. The piece will be at least 6 lines showcasing the relationship between Hermes and Charon from the Hades game. The NSFW will have a limited physical release.
Application Requirements:
Portfolios must have a minimum of 3 pieces. (A Hades piece is not required but preferred)Portfolios are not to exceed 10 pieces.One piece must be fandom related and labeled as such.If you wish to apply to the NSFW zine you must provide at least one NSFW example.
Merch Guidelines
Merch artists will be expected to create 1-2 merch items depending on the type. The items will be SFW excluding potential NSFW Zine digital merch or suggestions.
Application Requirements:
Portfolios must have a minimum of 3 fully illustrated pieces including one finished background. (A Hades piece is not required but preferred)- One sample must be of actual merch. Mock-ups, pictures of real merch, and artist alley tables are fine.Portfolios are not to exceed 20 pieces.If you wish to apply to the NSFW zine you must provide at least one NSFW example.
Depending on their workload, merch artists who finish early may have an opportunity to contribute to the NSFW zine if they contact a mod and ask.
For any questions, DM the mod team on twitter.