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This is a collaborative fanzine to celebrate 60 years of the comic book character Tony Stark.
This project aims to collect art and writing about Tony Stark, primarily from Earth-616.This project is not affiliated with Marvel and is non-profit.
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Shop is open from january 27 to march 2!Besides our wonderful zine filled with great content by amazing creators, you can get the full bundle which includes prints, stickers, a charm and more! Each bundle includes the digital zine and some goodies too!For more info see below or visit our shop for details: transistorpoweredheartzine.bigcartel.com
THE BUNDLES
Besides our wonderful zine filled with great content by amazing creators, you can get the full bundle which includes prints, stickers, a charm and more! Each bundle includes the digital zine and some goodies too!For more detailed information to each bundle check out their shop description here:
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STRETCH GOALS
We also have STRETCH GOALS with more spectacular extras!UPDATE:
We hit over 50 physical orders, which means everyone who ordered the Full Bundle or the Special Art Edition Bundle will get 2 extra stickers AND an additional acrylic charm!Stay tuned for each goal we reach!The stretch goal items will only be added to the bundles containing the merchandise, which are the Full Bundle and the Special Art Edition Bundle. The hardcover update of the zine will be on any physical zine ordered. Any physical order will count towards reaching the stretch goals.
+ ADDON
Yes, this is actually Tony Stark! He's just a brain in a jar, from Earth-11418. A sad brain in a jar, that you can shake around as much as you want.You can add this Liquid Shaker Charm to your order! It is not automatically inlcuded in any of the bundles.
Schedule
Interest check: 2 feb - 19 febMod applications: 12 feb -26 febContributor applications: 5 march - 9 aprilContributor acceptance sent out: 23 aprilCreation period: 30 april - 15 octoberPre-orders: 27 january - 2 march 2024Early Bird extras: 27 January - 30 JanuaryEstimated Shipping: start of may 2024
FAQ
What is a zine?A zine is a collection of artworks, writings, and other creative products, self-published by one or several people, centered around a theme.What is the subject of this zine?This zine is about Tony Stark, Iron Man from the 616 comic universe, and possibly other comics universes as well depending on the interest check results.What kind of content is allowed in the zine? (ships, ratings, aus, etc)The zine will be aimed at people of age 15 or more, to allow mature themes such as death, violence, abuse, depression, which are all part of Tony’s story. This corresponds to Marvel comics’ rating of “PARENTAL ADVISORY – Appropriate for 15 and up. Similar to T+, but featuring more mature themes and/or more graphic imagery. Recommended for teen and adult readers.” (source: wikipedia)The focus will be on Tony himself and his life, struggles, adventures, friendships and teams.
Non-canon romantic relationships will not be allowed. While canon romantic relationships are allowed, the focus should still be on Tony.Content taking place at any time in canon is allowed, and encouraged. Whether you want to draw vintage Iron Man or write about Tony’s hair in the 2021 Iron Man annual, you’re good.AUs will not be allowed. Canon-close canon divergence will be allowed. For example: “Tony Stark reveals his secret identity to Janet just after the rest of the Avengers” and “Tony dies after injecting Extremis into himself” are allowed, but “Tony’s father is actually Dracula and Tony becomes a vampire” or “Tony has three sisters and is best friends with Charles Xavier” are not.Will there be physical copies of the zine?Yes.Is the zine for profit or for charity?For charity. The charities are Doctors Without Borders and The Ocean Cleanup.Who runs the zine?The mods are:
Oluka - head mod, organization
Don Kringel - head mod, production and shipping
Dirigibleplumbing - layout
Kota RiverRoad - graphics, social media
Queen of Life: contributor creation reviewer
Nativemossy: contributor creation reviewer
Stella: contributor liaison
Nico: social media/instagramWho can apply to the zine?Both mod and contributor applications are closed!How are contributors compensated?Every contributor will get the digital zine and any digital merch for free. If the funds allow, the contributors will also get the printed zine for free.Is there going to be a NSFW option?NSFW content will not be allowed in this zine.Merch?There will be a pin, at least one print, a sticker sheet, at least one charm, and at least five die-cut stickers. The digital merch is a phone background and a digital paper doll with several outfits.How will the zine be sold?The zine will be sold mainly as pre-orders for a limited amount of time. Afterwards a sale of the left over items may happen, but we can’t guarantee that. For the timeline, please consult our Schedule.I can’t find the answer to my question here.You can send us an ask on tumblr, message us on twitter, or send an email at [email protected]
"...If the plate isn't regularly recharged with booster-shots of electricity, my shrapnel-pierced heart would soon stop beating."
- Tony Stark