WANNABE! is a Y2K themed zine that celebrates the aesthetic of the time period. Take a nostalgic look back at the iconic fashion, music, tech, and pop culture through the lens of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.This zine features parts 1-8 and is suitable for all ages. Pending interest check results, we plan to offer both printed and digital zines and physical merch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of contributors will you accept?
We'll be accepting artists, writers,
and merch artists.What concepts are allowed?
Pieces should be focused on period-appropriate aesthetics like Kaybug and McBling; but can incorporate anything iconic from the era like girl/boy bands, rave flyers, video games, technology developments, etc.How old do I have to be to apply?
While WANANBE! is suitable for all ages, we require that all contributors be 18 years of age at the time of application.Can I do shipping art?
Not exactly. The primary focus of this zine is to explore aesthetics within the zine's core concept. Multiple characters in the same piece are allowed as long as shipping is not the focus.Are collaborations allowed?
Yes! In fact we encourage them. Feel free to discuss this with your fellow contributors.Will the zine be physical or digital?
Pending interest check results, WANANBE! will be both a physical and digital zine with physical merch options available.When will I receive physical items?
Sit tight! Once our schedule details are hammered out we will communicate the distribution timeline via social media.Where is the money going?
Zine and merch sales will go to paying the contributors; and the costs of printing, manufacturing, packing and shipping. Our Finance & shipping mod is experienced with printing, manufacturing, and shipping fan-designed merch and prints.Where can I learn more?
Check out our social media on the carrd homepage, and through our main account (Twitter) - feel free to reach out via DM or CuriousCat.
Creator Schedule
☆ Jan. 20 to Feb. 3 - Application Period
☆ Feb. 17 - Acceptance/Rejection Emails Sent
☆ March 5 - Pitches Due
☆ March 26 - Thumbnails/Outlines Due
☆ April 16 - Check in 1
☆ May 21 - Check in 2
☆ June 18 - Check in 3
☆ July 7 - Final Deadline
Meet the mod team
☆Bratty (they/them)☆
Call me bratty! I'm the head & writer mods, my Y2K obsession was Dance Dance Revolution.
☆Toki (he/him)☆
Art mod, i hate modernized malls and i miss my barbie rover
☆D. (they/he/she)☆
I’m D, the formatting and admin mod. My life’s biggest regret is getting rid of my MyScene and Bratz dolls.
☆Darth (they/them)☆
I’m the social media mod and I miss Blockbuster Video more and more every day
☆Wrabbit (he/him)☆
Hello I'm Wrabbit! I will be taking care of merch and shipping. You might have seen me at various conventions sharing my self indulgent merch designs.