About

KILL OR BE KILLED is a for-charity fanzine celebrating the No More Heroes series.


TIMELINE (subject to change)
Interest Check: Late August - Early September 2024
Applications Open: Mid September - Mid October 2024
Contributors Chosen - Early November 2024
Creation Period: Mid November 2024 - Late February 2025
Preorders: Early April - Early May 2025
Orders Delivered: Early - Mid Summer 2025


MOD TEAM
Project Lead: Colin @SHEEPB1T
Art Mod: Kye @kyemeraa
Graphics Mod: Bacon @porkyrat
Finance Mod: RamenBoi_64 @RamenboiA
Production Mod: Gator @g4t0r_f


Frequently Asked Questions

General

Q: What exactly is this zine about?
A: This is a zine all about the No More Heroes franchise! We plan to showcase a variety of work with characters from across the whole series.Q: What’s the timeline looking like?
A: You can find our timeline in our About Section.Q: What kind of work will you be looking to feature?
A: We will primarily feature page artists but will also showcase a few writers and cosplayers, along with a handful of merch artists.Q: Is this going to be physical or digital?
A: We plan on making both! We’re also making merch rewards alongside the physical version.Q: What charity will you be donating to, and what are you keeping for yourself?
A: We haven’t decided on a charity yet, but one will be chosen and announced before preorders open. Some of the profits made from preorders will go to covering all production costs, but the rest will be donated to the chosen charity! As of right now, we plan to choose a charity for Palestine aid.

Contributors

Q: Is there a minimum age for contributors?
A: Yes; since No More Heroes is a rated M series, we require that all contributors are 18 years or older before applications close. We know this may be disappointing, but we hope you understand our decision.Q: Will contributors be paid?
A: No; since this zine is for-charity, contributors and moderators will not receive any profit. That being said, contributors will receive a digital copy of the zine and will have the option to purchase a physical copy at the cost of production and shipping.Q: What will each of the roles be expected to submit for the project?
A: Page artists will each submit a full page illustration. Merch artists will submit (at least) one design for a type of merch of their choice. Writers will be in charge of each writing a SHORT oneshot that’s connected to one of the four games. Lastly, cosplayers will be expected to submit photo(s) of a cosplay for a character of their choice.Q: Will I be able to choose what I create?
A: Contributors will have a good bit of freedom as to what they create, but please note that there WILL be restrictions placed. Since we don’t want everyone to wind up drawing the same few characters, there will be limits as to how many times a character is drawn (these limits will be higher for recurring characters). If you are applying as a merch artist, you will be able to choose what type of merch you create, but note that since we want different items (both physical and digital) artists will need to decide amongst themselves who will do what types. Writers will be able to select which game(s) they want to write for in the application, and upon acceptance will be assigned one of those games by the mod team. Cosplayers will be asked to choose which character(s) they are interested in cosplaying during the application, and the mod team will then approve this upon acceptance.Q: Am I allowed to apply for multiple positions?
A: Yes, but please keep in mind that contributors may only be accepted for one role. This is so that we can accept a greater number of people. The only exception to this is cosplay, as we are expected to have a much smaller number of cosplay submissions.Q: Since this zine is for creators that are 18+, what’s the stance on NSFW content?
A: A good rule of thumb is that pieces should not be any more extreme than the series itself. This means no excessive/overly graphic gore and nudity. If you’re curious about your piece being too much in either of these categories, feel free to ask the mods.Q: I’m interested in applying as an artist, but I don’t have that much No More Heroes art! Do I need to have some to submit?
A: It’s preferred that you submit at least one NMH piece, but it’s not absolutely necessary. We mostly want you to submit work that you feel is representative of your current style.Q: Will original characters and AUs be allowed?
A: As much as we would like to, this zine is most likely going to be jam-packed as is, so we’d like people to stick to canon as much as possible. Accepted artists will receive more information on what is and what is not allowed.Q: What kinds of page art will be allowed?
A: In terms of medium, anything is allowed! If physical art, we ask that you provide high quality scans and/or photographs. 3D renders are also allowed as long as the featured models are your own. As for subject matter, all we ask is that at least one character is featured in your piece. If you have an idea that doesn't feature anyone, please ask the mod team.Q: I’m applying as a merch artist. Do I need to provide pictures of physical merch I’ve produced? And will I need to produce my own merch for this project?
A: No, product mockups and digital drawings are fine to submit. If you have photos of physical merch though, you’re free to submit. As for the second part, the mod team will be handling all item production, so you won’t have to worry about that.Q: I’m interested in submitting as a cosplayer, do I have to make a new cosplay?
A: No, although you’re welcome to if you’d like. You’re allowed to use a preexisting cosplay of yours, but we ask that any photos submitted are newly taken with the intent of being featured in this zine.

Have a question that isn’t answered here? You can submit yours with the form below!


Applicant Information

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED



What are we looking for in applications?
No matter what you’re applying for, all applications will ask for three samples of your work. You may submit a portfolio as supplement material, but these samples will be our primary focus.Please note that although contributors will not be selected until applications are closed, submissions will be judged as they come in. Please make sure before submitting that all links work as intended. If we cannot access your pieces, your application will be discarded.If you’re unsure which website you should link to for your pieces, we recommend uploading to Google Drive and turning on link sharing. Social media links are okay as long as the images are viewable and not private. If you need to have an account to view the images, this will be counted as private.


Page Artists
- Solid understanding of composition, form, and anatomy
- Pieces display good emotion and/or storytelling
- Complex backgrounds are not required, but it is recommended that at minimum one submission does (dependent on style)Merch Artists
- Appealing style that can work for a variety of merch types
- Subject matter is easily readable
- Concepts are creative and well-thought outWriters
- Characterization is solid and accurate to the source material
- Writing is clear and concise
- Ability to work with a short word limit (under 3k words)Cosplayers
- Character is easily recognizable
- Shots are dynamic and display strong characterization

For more details about applications and accepted contributor details, check out our FAQ below.