SUPERMAN:
Son of
AL-KHALIL
A for-charity zine based on a Palestine AU of Superman.
What if the symbol of truth and justice did not land in the American heartland but in the heart of Palestine instead?This is an transformative, alternate universe (AU) story following Careem "Khalil" Kanaan, a mild-mannered reporter from the occupied West Bank. Careem was taken in and raised by two kindly parents who nurtured love for truth, justice and homeland in the young man. This AU follows Careem's journey navigating life under occupation, apartheid and the constant looming threat of settler violence.The last son of Krypton is the son of the most holy of Lands, come join us in Khalil's journey and help offer a line of hope to our friend in Gaza.This is a charity zine benefiting Sandra, a friend providing for her family in the besieged Gaza.
If you'd like to support our zine, please consider sending us a Ko-Fi ↑ We're very grateful for your support!
Moderators
“Hi, I am Djinnie—pronounced Jin-nie —(he/they), the Arab co-director and creator of Khalil. I am a writer and researcher based in Canada. I am so grateful to our amazing team for helping me make my vision a reality.This is making me feel hope for the first time in a while which is what Superman is meant to make us feel.”
Socials: @AmeerAlJinn on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr
“Heya! I'm Arrow (any/it), I made the socials related to the zine, and I made the carrd! I also run the Tumblr and Bluesky! Can't wait to work on this.”
Socials: @burdenof-dutyandwinter on Tumblr, arrow_hotshot on Twitter, and arrow_hotshot on Discord.
“Heyo! The names Juno (Any/All) - happy to be on this awesome project as a General Mod! I’ve been so impressed with all the amazing art and writing being created and can’t wait for you all to see it too!”
Socials: Blu_Hyd on Twitter
Contributor Guidelines
1. Contributors must be at least 16 years of age before applying.2. Contributors must create a new piece with original composition specifically for this zine. AI generated pieces are NOT allowed.3. Contributors using AI technology for art and writing submissions will be removed without warning.4. Communication will happen on Discord for organization; contributors are strongly encouraged to have an account for easier communication between mods and fellow contributing artists.5. No sharing of full pieces outside the server until mods approve it (although previews are allowed).6. Full sharing is only permitted post-publishing unless allowed by mods during fundraising efforts. Reminder: This is a strictly non-profit zine project.7. Regular check-ins are important. Mods must be informed if extensions are needed.8. Breaking any outlined rules in the guidelines (e.g., plagiarism, harassment) or engaging in harmful conduct outside the server leads to immediate removal. This includes but is not limited to: racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, hate speech, and other hateful rhetoric.9. We will not be accepting contributors who engage or participate in themes that fall under the proship umbrella this includes but isn't limited to pedophilia, incest and sexual violence. This is for the safety of our contributors and supporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a zine?
A zine, short for fanzine or magazine, is a small self-published booklet that is made by many contributors and published for other fans to buy.2. Who can apply as a Contributor?
See the Contributor Guidelines for more information.3. How many contributors will be accepted?
This depends on the interest check. We want to see how many people will want to contribute before we decide on a final number. For now, we aim to reach at least 30-45 artists.4. What roles can we apply for as a Contributor?
You can apply for the following:
• Page Artist –– you will be tasked on one page to complete one (1) illustration. You may pitch your own illustrations, as well as brainstorm with our other artists.
• Spot Artist –– you will be assigned with a writer, creating a small illustration that reflects the writer’s piece (e.g. half-page illustrations, portraits, background, or object art). Collaboration skills are needed!
• Writer –– you will be tasked to finish a writing assignment of your choice. You may pitch the type of writing you’re willing to do (e.g. fanfiction, articles, or other writing pieces.)5. Will we be given a set deadline for our piece? How much time will be allotted for the contributors?
We aim to complete the zine in late April.6. Will this zine be for-profit or for-charity?
For-charity. Proceeds will go to our friend Sandra (@NewSandr2) to help her and her family in Gaza.Have any more questions? Feel free to DM us on our socials!