DEATHSTROKE: Family & Enemies
DEATHSTROKE: Family & Enemies is an unofficial sfw fanzine interested in the lives of the people surrounding DC's most infamous mercenary-- without him in it.
FAQ
Zine Specifications:What's a zine?
A fanzine is a fan-made magazine that focuses on a specific fandom or theme. It features fanfic and fanart made exclusively for the project, from a range of contributors. Zines can have one or more volumes, and limited merchandise may also be sold in bundles.Where will the money go?
Funds will go towards the production and printing of the zine, if interest for a physical copy is high enough. Any profits will go towards a yet undecided charity.Where can I buy this zine?
Follow our social media to get updates.Zine Content:
Okay, but… why not Slade Wilson?
Many interesting characters over the years are only included in Slade-centric DC media, leaving fans of the broader Deathfam that don’t want to see their favorites forced to interact with the pedophille, abuser, and rapist.What characters will be included?
Outside of excluding Slade himself, basically anyone whose history would be incomplete without at least some sort of mention of him. Bonus points if you are sick to death of his relationship with him being the most people know about. We will have more specific details once the interest check is concluded.Will there be shipping?
This zine will focus on all sorts of relationships but romance won’t be off the table. That being said, there will be some limitations. Namely, no content surrounding current and/or unprecedented abusive/incestuous/power imbalance/age gap relationships. Anything victim blaming survivors, and especially anything suggesting Terra’s relationship with Slade wasn’t grooming and rape, is strictly forbidden. If you’re not sure whether your idea will fly, please ask.Will this zine be SFW?
There will be no pornographic content. However, due to the nature of the subject matter, there may be reference to/discussion of upsetting, inappropriate, and generally difficult topics.Is this zine LGBT friendly?
Yes! We are inclusive of all gender/sexuality headcanons that do not directly contradict already established LGBT identities, ie, Joey shouldn't be written as straight.Several of these characters are disabled and/or not white-- is preventing erasure a priority?
Yes! We will encourage use of references wherever possible and keep a detailed list of what marginalized communities various relevant characters belong to pinned in the Discord. "Magicured" disabilities, such as Joey's subvocal implant in Deathstroke 2016, will not be allowed.Can I include Cassandra Cain's time working for Slade Wilson?
Unfortunately, the moderators will not be allowing content related to "the evil Cass arc” due to concerns about the racism and ableism present in how it was handled. However, content related to Rose and Cassandra's rivalry is highly encouraged.Can I include other characters taking up the Deathstroke mantle?
Yes!
Schedule
◉ Project announcement/Interest Check opens - June 24 - COMPLETE
◉ Interest check closes - July 10 - COMPLETE
◉ Interest check results posted - July 30 - COMPLETE
◉Contributor Applications open - August 10
◉ Contributor Applications close - October 10
◉ Acceptance/Rejection sent - Late September
◉ Pitches due - Early October
◉ First check in (sketches, outline) - Late October
◉ Second check in - Late November
◉ Third check in (soft deadline) - Late December/Early January
◉ Final deadline - January 20Release - Early 2023Production schedule will be decided upon conclusion of interest check.
Our Team
Winter Makoff (they/them) - Project lead/Head Moderator
Hello! I am your local mercenaryphobe, sophomore art student, and @winteringart on tumblr, twitter, and instagram. I’ve been drawing for six years and writing for longer. I contributed to Solis: A Hellmouth Sunbeams Fashion Zine and the Shelled One's Pods Booster Pack for the Blaseball Tlopps project, and I am currently contributing to Our Hextech Dream but this will be my first management position.Ikarus (he/they) - Discord Moderator
Hi!! I’m @bartscoolereviltwin on tumblr and I’ve been writing for about 4 years. I’ve never been apart of a zine but I’m more than willing to do my best to make this one successful!!Kitty (he/they/voi) - Art Moderator
Hyia, I'm Kitty, I'm a independent artist slowly working up to being a concept, storyboard or comic artist. You can find me on tumblr as kitty-does-stuff or on twitter as Kittydoesstuff1. I was in the free Danganronpa fanzine Smile! awhile ago and due to my love of comics and those connected to Deathstroke I decided to try being a art mod for the first time. I am excited to get to see everyone's passion for this project and what that inspires everyone to make.Evan (any) - Formating Moderator/Website Designer
Hi! I'm Evan, senior animation student, and @evearellie on tumblr and instagram. I've participated as a page artist in many zines before and I've worked professionally in social media management. I'm a social media mod on this zine and I'm excited to see this project come together!