Leader in Blue
TMNT Zines Volume 1: Leonardo
TMNT Zines Volume 2: Raphael - 2025
TMNT Zines Volume 3: Donatello TBA
TMNT Zines Volume 4: Michelangelo TBA
LEADER IN BLUE
is a charity zine that is all about representing all versions and iterations of our favorite teenage mutant ninja boyscout who rocks the blue bandana and two killer katana! Our Chosen Charity is the Sea Turtle Conservancy!This will be a physical zine with Physical+Digital merch.Our Specs:
6x9 300 DPI
30+ Artists
6 Writers 2.5k words
5+ Physical/Digital merch artists
FAQ
What is this?
- This is a fanzine, or zine! Which is a collection put together of fanart, and fanfiction to share with our fellow fans! Leader In Blue will ne a PHYSICAL zine with physical merch! A Perfect bound booklet printed to perfection!What's the age to join?
- 16 and up are viable to join! We expect people of any age to follow the rules and guidelines that are set into place! If you are under the age limit please do not try to lie and apply! Thank you!Will I need a Discord?
- Yes you will need a discord! It will be our main form of communicationWhat's the rating for this zine?
- Due to the history of the TMNT, which can range from lighthearted fun, to dark and serious subjects, to keep everything balanced for all parties this zine will be Family Friendly bordering on PG-13! Light violence, some blood, overall nothing too graphic! Absolutely NO racism, homophobia, sexual content, overt gore OR TCEST will be allowed! We want to keep things safe for our contributors AND customers!
Will you be allowing traditional art?
- Absolutely! We are more than happy to accept traditional art! It will be required to be clean, and scanned at a high DPI, but traditional is absolutely okay!Are Ships allowed?
- To keep things mainly about representing Leo, featuring his relationship with others is acceptable, but they should be kept platonic and the focus should be mainly on Leo! Thank you for understanding!Why are you including X iteration of Leo? It su-
- Nope, please kindly leave all iteration bashing at the door! This zine is meant to represent ALL versions of Leo as equal, as a version you dislike could be someone's favorite! Please be considerate, kind and spread cowabungas, not hate! Thank you!What do I need to apply?
- A nice clear portfolio for us to look at! We recommend a carrd, google drive, an art tumblr, or any kind of site that is not mixed with your social media! An art twitter and art instagram can also technically work if you have nothing else! Google Docs/AO3/PDFS work for writers! More details will be given during application time!What will be the contributor's compensation?
- This is a charity zine. For their hard work, at minimum all contributors will be a getting the Digital PDF of the zine and all digital merch! We aim to hopefully secure a copy of the book for contributors, and possible a full bundle! Shipping may or may not be compensated. Any proceeds beyond that will be donated to the Sea Turtle Conservancy.
SCHEDULE
INTEREST CHECK OPEN - JULY 1ST
INTEREST CHECK CLOSE - JULY 19
APPLICATIONS OPEN - JULY 25
APPLICATIONS CLOSE - AUGUST 17
RESULTS SENT OUT - AUGUST 20
CHECK IN 1 - SEPTEMBER 15
CHECK IN 2 - OCTOBER 13
CHECK IN 3 - NOVEMBER 10
FINALS - DECEMBER 8
PREORDERS OPEN! - 1/13-2/23
PRODUCTION PERIOD - EST 3-5 months after Preorders close
SHIPPING PERIOD - TBA
LEFTOVERS - TBA2025
MINIYUNA
Role: Head+Art Mod
Past Experiences:
💙 Turtles Together - Head+Art
💙 You're Not Alone - Head+Art
💙 Lucida Sidera - Art
NORTH
Role: Graphics+Layout Mod
Past Experiences:
💙 Turtles Together - Graphics+Layout
💙 Prodigy's Path - Graphics+Layout
💙 Couplet of Birds - Graphics+Layout
IVY
Role: Finance Mod
Past Experiences:
💙 Couplet of Birds - Finance+Shipping
💙 Blood & Darkness - Finance+Shipping
💙 Fairy Dust & Iron Rust - Finance
KOREE
Role: Writing Mod
Past Experiences:
💙 Turtles Together - Writing
APPLICATIONS
Page ApplicationsFor page artists, please provide:- A link to three completed samples reflecting the style of work you would like to contribute to this zine.
- A link to your portfolio containing your favorite/best work! If using Google Drive, remember to turn link sharing on!
Please no NSFW OR AI CONTENT!!
- Three pitches for what you would like to create for the zine.
Each pitch must be for a different iteration of Leonardo, they all can't be three pitches of one version! IF you are only familiar with one or two iterations, that's okay! Please pitch regardless, we don't want to count anyone out!
We just want to be able to get a wide spread of ALL Leonardos! You are also welcome to pitch scenarios where different iterations are interacting with each other!
(Single pages, spreads, and comics are all welcome!)
- If accepted into the project, You will be expected to contribute your illustrated piece according to your chosen prompt.💙ARTIST APP FORM💙
Writer ApplicationsFor writers, please provide:
- A link to three samples, 2.5k words or fewer, from a Google Drive, portfolio, or AO3 reflecting the style of work you would like to contribute to the zine.
- At least one sample must be a complete, stand-alone story.
- Other samples may be excerpts. If you are going to use an excerpt of a fic, please isolate it in a Google Doc or portfolio rather than linking to the fic.
- If using Google Drive, remember to turn link sharing on!
- Poetry, diary entries, and other alternative writing will be considered as well, so if you have an idea, please apply with a sample that fits that media.
- 3 pitches, with each pitch for a different Leonardo iteration
-If accepted into the project, you will be expected to contribute one full piece according to your chosen prompt.
- Maximum word count is 2.5k words.💙WRITER APP FORM💙
Merch Art ApplicationsFor merch artists, please provide:
- A link to three samples ideally reflecting the merch style you would like to contribute.
- Showing examples of merch designs that you would like to make for this zine is recommended.
- If using Google Drive, remember to turn link sharing on!
- 2-3 pitches of what you would like to design for merch, as well as the types of merch you are interested in.
- The merchandise we will be PHYSICAL as well as DIGITAL!
- If accepted into the project, you will be expected to contribute 1-2 pieces of merchandise from your chosen prompts.💙MERCH APP FORM💙