This is the form of true despair.Murciélago is an Ulquiorria Cifer centric zine. With this zine, we want to showcase Ulquiorra in all his apathetic glory and create a project our contributors can be proud to be a part of!Including a NSFW add-on, Beyond The Void, that will focus on a more sensual side to our favorite Cuatro Espada. Or his bloodthirsty side. We aren’t picky! The zine will include works showcasing Ulquiorra on his own or in ships! Offer up your favorite pairs, rare pairs, or even Ulquiorra on his own!Dive headfirst into the vapid wasteland of Hueco Mundo so that we may learn what the heart truly is!
Interest Check coming soon!
Alex
She/Her
Co-Head/Financing/Shipping/GraphicsExperience
At Your Service - Head/Writing/Graphics
Cherry Bomb - Head/Finance/Graphics
Stern Bild Style - Head/Graphics/Finance/Writing
Head Over Heelers: A Bluey Zine - Head/Graphics/Finance
My Hero Babysitters - Head/Finance/Writing/Graphics
Monie
She/Her
Co-HeadExperience
Love At First Fight - Writing Contributor
At Your Service - Writing Contributor
Freakshow - Writing Contributor
keatsblue
She/Her
Formatting ModExperience
My complete experience is listed on my carrd, but I’ve led several projects (physical & digital) since I started modding with @bnhaborne in 2020, where I fulfilled the head mod & finance roles. I started formatting with @bnhamp3, a really cool digital zine that incorporated a small team of voice actors to bring the zine’s stories to life! Most recently, I was head mod, finance, and formatting for Divortium: A Dabihawks Zine, which was able to donate over $2,000 to our charity, Out & Equal 🥰
SilverBlue
They/She
Writer ModExperience
- True Love's Kiss - Head, Organization and Social Media Mod
- Mythos - Organization and Writer/Beta Mod
- We Live To Sabotage vol.2 - Editing and Writer (Beta) Mod
- Love in Bloom - Writer/Beta Mod
- Bittersweet - Writer/Beta Mod
S.N
They/Them
Art ModExperience
Unwritten Curses - Jujutsu Kaisen - Art Mod
Blossoms Amidst Snow - Heaven Official's Blessing - Art Mod
Black Flash - Jujutsu Kaisen - Art Mod
Fire Lily - Jujutsu Kaisen - Head mod
Swords and Sorcery - Jujutsu Kaisen - Intern Mod
What is a zine?
A zine (pronounced like a shortened form of “magazine”) is a collection of artwork and fanfiction, brought together in one collected work. It is a fan project where people who enjoy the piece of media the zine is focused on can create work based on the series!What are the zine specifications?This will ultimately depend on our interest check, but at the moment we presume our zine will be :
SFW with a NSFW add on zine
Will feature ships.Is AI allowed?
We are a firmly anti-AI project. No AI art or writing will be allowed in this zine. You will not be allowed to apply with AI samples either. If it is proven that AI is used in your work for this zine, you will be immediately removed from this project.Will this zine be for profit or charity?
The number of contributors, and whether the zine will be physical or digital as well as free or for profit, will be determined after the interest checks have closed.We are, however, aiming for a physical for-profit project.Are AUs allowed?
Yes, AUs as well as canon-compliant material are welcome.Are ships allowed?
Ships will be allowed. However, we will have a more gen focus for the main zine, where possible.Are rare-pairs allowed?
Yes, absolutely, the more variety, the better!Are spoilers allowed?
Spoilers will be allowed.How will contributors be compensated?
This will once again depend on the results of our interest checks. We will compensate contributors with at least a free PDF of our zine. If sales progress and we can provide free copies of the zine to each contributor, that will be our next goal.Who is allowed to apply?
This is a SFW and NSFW project and you must be 18 years or older to participate in this zine.What will not be allowed in the NSFW Add On?
-Underage/Pedophelia/Lolisho
-Gratuitous gore/Non-typical canon violence
-Vore/Cannibalism
-Scat/Heavy Watersports
-Emeto/Vomit
-Zoophilia
-Non-Con/RapeWhy is Underage not allowed?
Underage content will not be allowed in the zine due to the legal restrictions in place for some mods in their respective countries.Will I require a Discord to participate?
Discord is our key method of communication. If you do not have a Discord account and wish to participate, you will be expected to create one.Do I need previous zine experience to apply?
Absolutely not! Everyone starts somewhere, and we welcome newcomers to apply.Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes, you’re more than welcome to apply for more than one position, provided you’re confident you can handle the increased workload.What kind of merch will the zine have?
If we are lucky enough to go physical, we would like a mix of physical and digital merch
If we are a digital project, we will have digital merch only.If I have any questions, where do I ask them?
We’re happy to offer any further answers or clarification through our Tellonym!
5th January 2025- Interest Check Open.
2nd February 2025- Interest Check Closes.
9th February 2025- Applications for contributors open
16th March 2025- Apps close
23rd March 2025- Results sent out, email.
CONTRIBUTOR CREATION PERIOD
1st September 2025- Pre-Orders Open
Remember the hard guidelines in regards to content for this zine.
We will not accept applications which contain:- Underage/Lolisho
- Pedophilia
- Gratuitous gore/non-typical canon violence
- Vore/cannibalism
- Scat
- Non-Con/RapeThank you!Art ContributorPage Artist
Page Artists are required to complete 1 full page piece of art for this zine.
We will be offering the opportunity to create more pages/spreads for interested participants.Spot Artist
Spot Artists will be expected to create 2-3 smaller spot illustrations in collaboration with one of our Writing Contributors.
Spot Artists may also have the opportunity to create spot illustrations for more than one fic, or to create a full page illustration.Comic Artist
Comic Artists will be expected to make one comic in full colour.
The comic will be 2-6 pages. The length is up to the creator’s discretion.Merch ArtistsDigital Merch
Digital Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 pieces of digital merch, including Discord emote packs, wallpapers for phone and computer, icons, digital colouring pages and printable merch, etc.Physical Merch
Physical Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 pieces of physical merch, including bookmarks, stickers, art prints, sticker sheets, heart button, acrylic pin, 2.5" keychain (single/double sided), bubble keychain, etcArt Application GuidelinesAs an Art Applicant for ‘Murciélago’, your work will be judged on your knowledge of anatomy, perspective, composition, colour theory, and personal style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of artwork you would like to make for our zine!Remember, you must be over 18 to apply to ‘Murciélago’.Portfolio requirement for Page Artists/Spot Artists.
3 art pieces showcasing the best of your artistic abilities.
All samples must be SFW if applying to the main zine.
If applying for a position as an NSFW creator, at least one sample must be NSFW
At least 1 art piece must have a complete background, full shading, and colouring.
Samples which feature Ulquiorra Cifer or the world of Bleach are appreciated but not mandatory.Portfolio requirement for Comic Artists.
Comic artists will be expected to include one or more pages of previous comics in their application, but full page illustrations will also be considered.
All samples must be SFW if applying to the main zine.
If applying for a position as an NSFW creator, at least one sample must be NSFW
At least 1 art piece must have a complete background, full shading, and colouring.
Samples which feature Ulquiorra Cifer or the world of Bleach are appreciated but not mandatory.Portfolio requirement for Merch Artists.
Samples which feature Ulquiorra Cifer or the world of Bleach are appreciated but not mandatory.
Merch-specific art is highly encouraged, but it is not necessary.Portfolio links are welcome! Carrd and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.Writing ContributorAs a Writer Applicant for ‘Murciélago’, your work will be judged on your grammar, flow, ability to tell a story within a given word limit, characterisation, and general writing style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of fic you would like to make for our zine!Writers will be expected to create 1-2 pieces for this zine, each 2-3k words.
Writers may have the opportunity to collaborate with another writer or artist.
Fics created MUST be centered on Ulquiorra Cifer and the world of Bleach.Writer Application GuidelinesRemember, you must be over 18 to apply to ‘Murciélago’.Writer Applicants must provide three samples of their writing. For each sample, the word count will be 2k-3k.
All samples must be SFW if applying to the main zine.
If applying to the NSFW add on, then at least one sample must be NSFW.
Samples which feature Ulquiorra Cifer or the world of Bleach are appreciated but not mandatory.
If any of your samples are SFW but still contain potentially triggering or mature topics, please make sure that they contain visible tags.
NSFW content must be tagged and with visible content warningsPortfolio links are welcome. Carrd, Ao3, FF.net and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.