X-men Origins: Poolverine
An anything goes adults-only zine featuring Origins-verse Wade, Logan, and other special (forces) friends.
Hi there. Have you ever wanted to go back to 2009 and fix things like how this movie had a fandom that was smaller than its runtime? Good news. You can create a whole new timeline today by making something for this zine.
Schedule
Sign-ups: Right fucking now
Concept Check-in: December 20, 2024
Mid-point Check-in: January 24, 2025
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
Layout: March 1-15, 2025
Leaked on Digital: March 31, 2025
Printed and shipping by: May 1, 2025 (tentative, don't quote us)
How to join
Send a message to Ponderosa aka Kim Kuzuri via Instagram, Bluesky or Tumblr indicating your intention to participate, or email them at [email protected]. As this is an adults-only zine, you must be 18+ to participate.You'll get access to a Discord created for this project or can request email reminders for milestones and key project deadlines. You do not need to join the Discord to be included in the zine so long as you meet the submission deadline and abide by the guidelines.
Guidelines
1. absolutely no "Weapon XI"
2. definitely no crossovers with Green Lantern
3. Logan must say how cool he thinks Wade is at every opportunity
4. someone needs to get fucked or get fucked
5. baby knife!
6. hands are washed and gloves are worn before fingers get inserted into anyone's tender greymatterJust kidding. Create what you want, perverts.Poolverine encouraged, but this is just a shameless ploy to generate more X-men Origins: Wolverine fanworks.Note: Truly, we can be better than the source material when it comes to fatphobia, transphobia, and being thoughtful about how we approach our work.Generally, just don't be a dick to anyone off the page. Additional guidelines may apply for any material going to print.
Submissions and Specs
Content notes are required for major triggers (rape/non-con, major character death, underage sex, incest, extreme violence/gore, eating disorders, self-harm).All content and subject matter is welcome for digital, however not all content is guaranteed to be considered for print.There is no limit on number of works submitted, however not all content will make it to print, and depending on volume, may also be cut to ensure everyone can participate in the digital version.Trim Size: US Standard Graphic Novel - 6.69" wide x 10.24" tall
Art Specs: At least 5" minimum width at 300dpi (for print). For full page artwork .25" margin for safety (although I suggest .4" on the gutter) and .125" bleed. If you don't know what that means, plan for a canvas size of 7" wide and 10.5" tall at 300dpi and expect a little bit all the way around to get cut off.
Writing: Works of around 2500-4000 words have the best chance at making it to print without being excerpted.More than one fanwork will be allowed in the digital version. Print space is limited.If not joining the Discord, please submit your finished work by the deadline via email to [email protected]
The Team
Ideas, concept, execution:
Don't be silly. In reality this production is being led by Kim Kuzuri (they/he). That's it.They're fine, they've got this. They do this kind of thing for their day job. They also crowdfund stuff occasionally.Promotion, editorial, or additional support will be called upon as needed.