Be Gay Do Crime is a SFW free digital fanzine about the romantic relationship between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.Contributions will include art (page, comic, digital merch), writing (fanfiction, poetry), and potentially cosplay. There will be a heavy focus on romance.
This team of mods is excited to bring Be Gay Do Crime to life!Head Mod: Holly
Pronouns: she/her
Social media handle: heymacareyna on tumblr and ao3
About me: I've been a fan of Harley and Ivy since Batman: The Animated Series!Copyediting Mod: Sam
Pronouns: they/them
Social media handle: https://xialing-gf.tumblr.com/
About me: hi im sam! im a dc nerd who loves harlivy comics along with teen titans, doom patrol, and batfam related tv shows, comics, and movies :DDiscord Mod: MASQ
Pronouns: them/y'all/any
Social media handle: masqpack on most social media platforms (most to least active: Art Fight, Twitter, Toyhou.se, Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr)
About us: plural queer creators here for our fix of WLW. previous zine contributor for Le Beau Monde and Dogs For Flint, and former Art Fight senior moderator.Formatting Mod: Cat
Pronouns: they/them
Social media handle: https://linktr.ee/poorlyformed
About me: graphic designer and illustrator who has been obsessed with harlivy since B:TASOther mods to be announced!
This FAQ will be updated as more questions come in.Q: What's the zine's theme?
A: This zine is themed around Harley and Ivy's romantic relationship.Q: How much will the zine and digital merch cost?
A: The zine and digital merch will be completely free.Q: Will there be a physical zine/merch?
A: No, the zine and merch will be entirely digital.Q: Is there a minimum age for contributors?
A: No, contributors of any age can apply.Q: When can I apply to be a contributor?
A: Contributor applications will be open from 1 January 2024 to 28 February 2024. We look forward to seeing your work!Q: What should I prepare for the contributor applications?
A: Three samples and a project concept, please.Q: Would AUs and/or genre pieces be allowed (e.g., grad school AU, horror piece, etc.)?
A: AUs and genre pieces will be allowed, within reason. Given that the focus is on romance, we will not include pieces that end with a breakup or death.Q: Are AI-generated pieces allowed?
A: Contributors may not use AI to create their work.
BE GAY DO CRIME SCHEDULE
Dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the mods2 October 2023 ¦ Start social media activity / Interest check opens
3 October 2023 ¦ Open moderator applications
30 November 2023 ¦ Close moderator applications / Interest check closes
15 December 2023 ¦ Choose moderators
23 December 2023 ¦ Finalize timeline27 December 2023 ¦ Announce zine (formally)
28 December 2023 ¦ Introduce moderators
1 January 2024 ¦ Contributor applications open
15 February 2024 ¦ Finalize final zine specs (size, etc.)
28 February 2024 ¦ Application closes10 March 2024 ¦ Notify applicants of decisions
15 March 2024 ¦ Deadline for applicants to confirm participation / Email all contributors about timeline, final work requirements, and bios for introductions
23 March 2024 ¦ Pitch concepts due (2-3 per contributor)
30 March 2024 ¦ Pitch results
2 April 2024 ¦ Begin introducing participants
1 May 2024 ¦ Check-in 1
1 June 2024 ¦ Check-in 2
1 July 2024 ¦ Check-in 3
1 August 2024 ¦ Final drafts due30 September 2024 ¦ Final PDF due
13 November 2024 ¦ Zine PDF and digital merch available for download