About:
Of Guns and Graves is a fanzine exploring the gothic genre through Trigun's characters and aesthetic.
Sub-cultures to be explored, including but not limited to :
+ Trad Goth
+ Victorian Goth
+ Emo
+ Gothic Ouji/Lolita
+ More TBD by interest check
It will not include nsfw content, although suggestive material will be allowed. Mild graphic and sensitive content may also be featured.
Note: this zine will not include material such as: proship/darkship content, homophobia/transphobia, racism, zionism, or pro-Russian content.
Interest Check:
Open from Nov. 15th - Dec. 15th
Socials:
Moderator List:
Layne - Headmod/Socials Mod
He/they, 19I’m Layne! I like to post funny things on twt and gush over trigun fanfics all day. Very excited to work in this zine! :pPast Zine works:
Trigun Cookbook
Love & Lassos
Jedus - Communication Mod
He/him, 20Hi I’m jedus and I’ll be in charge of communication !
I am thrilled to work on a project that will put goth and its many subcultures in the spotlight ! It is a great opportunity to mingle a media I love with a genre that offers many possibilities to explore creativity in all its forms. I’m looking forward to bringing this project to fruition and I hope many will join us on this adventure
Spook - Graphics Mod
She/her, 20Hi I'm Spook! This is my first ever zine that I am participating in, and I'm so excited about this concept!! I love Trigun, Vash, Elendira (my beloved), and any and all religious symbolism. I will be working as a graphics mod for this project, so watch out for my work as we keep yall updated :)
Raine - Art Mod
He/they, 19Hi I'm Raine!! I've been obsessed with trigun for about a year now, and it's become a huge part of who I am. Most of my love for it along with my other interests is shown through illustration! This is my first time as an art mod and I'm honored to be working on this wonderful project with other creatives. I'm excited to see what we'll accomplish!!
Yon - Art Mod
They/Them, 20Hallo! I'm Yon! I love art, love Trigun, and love creating with passionate people! It's truly an honor and pleasure to be on this project and witness its fulfillment. I hope this zine brings a smile to many a face. Love & peace!!
Splash - Graphics Mod
He/him, 18Yello!! I am Splash and I will be a graphics mod for this zine.
I REALLY like trigun since 2023 and I'm also into gothic architecture and a bit into the literature too, so this is a very cool and interesting concept for me to work on. This is my first time working on a project like this but I'm really excited to see what comes out of it.
Nico - Shipping Mod
He/they, 23Hello !! I'm Nico and I'll be running the shipping for this zine !! Trigun has become a big part of my life, seeing the art and reading stories made by the fandom has brought me so much joy so I hope this zine can become a joy for others :D
I’m looking forward to working with everyone !!
Zine Schedule:
(Subject to change)
+ November 2st : zine announcement+ November 15th ~ December 15th : interest check open+ December 22st ~ January 10th : mod applications open+ January 10th ~ January 19th : moderators notified+ January 19th ~Febuary 14th : contributor applications open+ Febuary 23rd : contributors notified+ March 2st ~ July 31st : creation period+ August 15th ~ October 15th : preorders
FAQ:
+ What is a zine ? +
A zine (short for "magazine") is an unofficial published work based around a piece of media, gathering several artistic and written works created by fans.
+ What experience does your mod team have? +
Our head/socials mod has experience contributing in a few zines which are stated in our mod intros.
However, the others have not participated/modded in zines. We’ve been seeking advice from experienced mods and thoroughly researching what’s required for our zine’s successs and the comfort of our contributors.We are also hoping to have some more experienced and trusted mods work with us once we open mod applications in december.
+ Will the zine be digital ? Physical ? Both ? +
TBD by interest check.
+ What content is included in this zine ? +
Ideally the zine will feature several artworks, written works & cosplays. Details will be determined by the interest check, so stay tuned!
+ Is ship content allowed ? +
Ship content is allowed as long as it is not the main focus of the work. Suggestive material may be depicted as long as it is not nsfw.
+ What is the rating of this zine ? Will there be NSFW content ? +
This zine is labelled as 16+. It may include mild graphic content and suggestive material, but no nsfw will be allowed.
+ How old do I need to be to apply to this zine ? +
+ Contributors need to be at least 16.
+ Moderators need to be at least 18.
+ What are the requirements to apply as a moderator and/or a contributor ? +
+ Upcoming details in January before applications open.
+ What is a pinch hitter ? Can I apply as a pinch hitter ? +
Pinch hitters fill a spot last minute if someone can no longer fulfill their position as a contributor.If you plan to apply as a contributor, you will be asked whether you wish to be a pinch hitter.