Venom
A DKBK Omegaverse Zine
| ✔️ Interest Check & MOd Applications | Aug 19 - Sept 20 |
| ✔️Mod Apps Result | Sep 25 |
| ⚪Contributor Apps | Oct 25 - Nov 24 |
| Application Results | Dec 7 |
| Creation Period | Jan - May 2025 |
| Pre-orders | September 2025 |
| Shipping | Late 2025 - Early 2026 |
| Leftover Sales | March-April 2026 |
Belle | Head, Organization & Social Media
Hi hi! It's me, Belle, DkBk's resident so-called "Eventurist & Anthologist", and I'm here once again for another passion project! I am writer but found the passion to head and house people to create DkBk contents!DkBk Valentine's Day Exchange, Haunted: DkBk Halloween Anthology and Heat Wave: A DkBk Summer Zine are some of the projects I have managed as the head mod. I participated as a writer for Halo Halo: A Filo BKDKBK Zine.Another project means more contents for DkBks! So I am totally excited for this zine! YAY!
V | Head & Writing
I’m excited for this zine!! I participated as a writer and beta in Heat Wave, and I’ve modded other fan projects in a totally different fandom! I’m also heading the DKBK 2026 Calendar.I’ve been a beta in the fandom for about a year, and I was a literature teacher at university and public schools for a decade, so writing and editing are my passion! I love getting groups together for fun projects, and I love furthering the DKBK agenda!!
Diana | Graphics & Formatting
So hyped to be part of the team! I've been a format/graphics mod for a few projects now (Bombshell in MHA, and a couple for other fandoms) and am thrilled to see what everyone cooks up for this project.
Graphic Design DKBK is my passion and I am excited to see this zine come to life so I can have more merch of my blorbos. 💚🧡
Jiro | Art & Merch
Hello there! Jiro is here and ready to help serve up the best in DKBK goodies! I've been in the BNHA fandom for quite a few years now, I think since the Stain arc, and it has never failed to amaze me at all the creativity I see coming from it. I'm super honored to be your art and merch mod and I promise to do my best to assist each and every one of my artists and merchies! ❤️
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
1. Only 18+ creators are allowed to apply.
2. All submissions should be in Google Drive with Viewer access.
3. To keep the fairness on applications judgment, we ask all applicants to:
- Not specify any username/pseudo names in their google docs (for writers)
- No watermarks that would identify your account/name (for artists)
- For Artists: we understand protecting your arts from being reposted, we assure you we won’t be using your submissions for any kind but for your peace of mind, please add “DO NOT REPOST” watermark or the like on your art.
WRITER APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
⚪On each of your google document, please specify the below details:
Tags: please include kinks, ship dynamics if applicable
Word Count:
⬜Social media links will not be accepted1. 3 samples of 3.5k or less. One excerpt of a longer fic is allowed, but 2 must be completed one-shots. If providing a snippet, provide a link for the full fic.
2. 1 out of 3 works should be explicit with DkBk dynamics (Top Deku and Bottom Bakugo)
3. 1 out of 3 works should be set in a A/B/O (Omegaverse) AU - OPTIONAL⚪Writer submissions will be evaluated on:
- Spelling and Grammar
- Effective description and Dialogue
- Emotional Impact
- Characterization
- Style and Pacing
ARTIST APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
⚪Please consolidate and place your submissions in a google drive folder and grant Viewer Access
⬜Social media links will not be accepted1. At least 3 fully-coloured and completed artwork
2. 1 out of 3 works should be explicit with DkBk dynamics (Top Deku and Bottom Bakugo)
3. 1 out of 3 works should imply or depict A/B/O (Omegaverse) AU - OPTIONAL⚪Art submissions will be evaluated on:
- Composition and Art style consistency
- Use of color/shading/highlights
- Understanding of anatomy
- Expression
MERCH ARTIST APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
⚪Please consolidate and place your submissions in a google drive folder and grant Viewer Access
⬜Social media links will not be accepted1. At least 3 merch creations previously done or designed
2. 1 of 3 should be Katsuki and/or Izuku related⚪Merch submissions will be evaluated on:
- Composition and Art style consistency
- Use of color/shading/highlights
- Expression
- Appeal
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
1. Only 18+ participants are allowed! If we found you are lying about your age, we will automatically drop you off the project.2. If you are accepted as a writer or artist in this zine, you will be required to depict Izuku and Katsuki in an omegaverse setting of any AUs.3. A discord server will be used for communication. If you are accepted you will be emailed a google form, at the end of which will have the server link4. You are free to apply for more than one position, but we cannot guarantee acceptance for more than one position5. All participants are required to pitch in 2-3 ideas for mod approval6. Every participant is required to submit their progress every check-in for mod feedback. Should you need extensions, feel free to alert any mods to inform them.7. Participants are expected to be open to receiving feedback during check-ins.8. Zine pieces are not to be shared outside the zine server9. AI generated content is strictly forbidden. Should you be found using AI you will be immediately removed from the project.This zine is strictly DKBK, all explicit contents must have Top!izuku and Bottom!Katsuki
WRITER GUIDELINES:
We will be accepting 14 writers for the zine (including guests)Writers for the main zine are expected to write a one-shot fic with 2.5-3.5k words, while Add-on writers can write up to 5k words. All fics can have 500 words overflow.Writers are to submit a google doc every check-in with suggestion permissions allowed
ARTIST (Page/Spread/Comic) GUIDELINES:
We will be accepting a target of 20 artists for the zine (including guests and excluding the cover artists).Your work must conform to an A5 template and be 300 dpi. We ask you color in CMYK for printing purposes, but if you choose to provide an RGB version of your work for the digital Zine you are free to (optional).Artists can use the below canvas templates. These includes bleeds:
📄single page A5 template.png
(Page & Comic Artists)
📄 spread A5 template.png
(Spread Artists)Comics can have a maximum of 4 pages.Artists can collaborate with writers given that they have to choose what to prioritize and should focus on one piece at a time. We can approve another work up until the 3rd check in. Only 2 collabs can be accepted per zine.
MERCH ARTISTS GUIDELINES:
We will be accepting 6 merch artists (including guests)Merch artists will be required to design 2-3 pieces of work in the zine
CONTRIBUTOR COMPENSATION
Contributor compensation is dependent on the level of success of the zine. At minimum, all contributors will receive a digital bundle of the Zine, add-ons and digital merch.Should sales allow, contributors will receive anything from a standalone physical Zine to a full bundle. We are striving to provide all who would like one a physical bundle. If we hit and exceed our break-even cost, profits will be equally divided amongst all mods and contributors.
Tag list can be found here (subject to change once the Mod Team is complete)
Guests & Contributors
Guest Artists
Guest Writers
{{ :\\ ___ \\ imnotpoppunk }}
{{ :\\ ___ \\ Cloudsu }}
{{ :\\ ___ \\ ArashiKumo }}
{{ :\\ ___ \\ ShadyTired }}
What is a zine?
A fanzine is a non-professional and non-official publication by enthusiasts of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest.What is Venom?
Venom is a 18+ NSFW Zine that centres around DekuBaku within the A/B/O (also known as Omegaverse) AU elements. It will include traditional and non-traditional themes. The Zine will have a Problematic Add-on.What is DekuBaku?
DekuBaku or DkBk is Top!Deku and Bottom!Kacchan dynamic of the Izuku and Katsuki ship. This means all explicit scenes should ONLY have that dynamic.What is non-traditional A/B/O?
Non-traditional A/B/O themes are “different” from what's usually written or drawn on its premise. Usually, traditional themes depict a Alpha x Omega relationship but non-traditional themes break the norms and include Beta x Omega, Omega x Omega, Omega x Alpha, Alpha x Alpha, etc. Non-traditional themes can also include Bitching and Studding.Are there any content restrictions?
These will be determined after the mod team is complete. But as of now, these are the zine’s restrictions: scat, emeto, lolisho, and underage.Is this zine for-profit, for charity or for free?
This will depend on the Interest Check and the mod team. This will be finalized once our team is complete.Can minors participate?
No. Due to the nature of the zine, only 18+ creators are allowed.What are the contributor requirements?
This will be discussed and finalized once mod team is completeCan we apply for two different positions?
Yes, but you will be accepted only for one role.Can the mods create a piece for the zine?
This will be for discussion once our team has been finalized.Is poly allowed?
No. We want this project to be DkBk-centric. Side ships are okay, though.Is genderbent allowed?
Yes, of course!