Son of Hebron

A for-charity zine based on a Palestine AU of Superman

What if the last son of Krypton didn't land in Kansas, America but instead ended up in Hebron, Palestine?This is an alternate universe (AU) following Careem “Khalil” Kanaan, a mild-mannered journalist in the occupied West Bank, living under occupation, apartheid and the threat of settler violence.This zine will follow Khalil, and his friends and family, through his life. From growing up in Hebron, to becoming the hero who would go down in history.This is a for-charity fanzine to support Sandra, a friend in the Gaza strip.

Name: Djinnie
“Hi, I am Djinnie—pronounced Jin-nie —(he/they), the Arab-Canadian co-director and creator of Khalil. I am so grateful to my talented team for helping me make this a reality and help support my incredible friend in Gaza. 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 and ameeraljinn on discord.

Name: Jam
“Hello!! I’m Jam (she/her) and I am a co-director and one of the artists for this zine! I’m extremely glad that we’re making this and i look forward to working with you guys!”
Socials: @strbryjm on discord, Twitter, And Instagram!

Name: Koa
“Hi! My name is Koa (he/him) and I am one of the leading organizers of the zine! I handle the coordination and logistics of the zine for the most part, and I also help with managing our social media accounts. I’m an animator/illustrator and I love comics and I love Khalil :3”
Socials: Twitter, @koa985 on discord

Name: Adem
“Hai!!! Im Adem (he/him), I am the co-leading organiser and the concept artist, I also work mainly with koa on projects! I’m also an art student at a university in Germany, so I’m very busy, text me for emergencies when needed!”
Socials: izyaboyadem, (main twt), vors0_(art twt), sillyadem (discord)

Name: Arrow
“Heya! I'm Arrow (it/they/she), I manage all the socials related to the zine, and I made the carrd and forms! Though I've only participated in one zine as a writer, I know quite a bit from research. Can't wait to work on this.”
Socials: @burdenof-dutyandwinter on Tumblr and arrow_hotshot28 on Twitter, lightyears_ahead on Discord.

Contributor Guidelines

Please check the guidelines for details and before answering our Contributor Application. Applications will be open on November 28.1. 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 or blockchain-based art/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 full pieces outside the server until mods approve it (although previews are allowed).6. Full sharing is only permitted post-publishing unless otherwise granted by mods during fundraising efforts. Reminder: This is a strictly non-profit zine project7. Regular check-ins and prompt task completion are important.8. Mods must be informed if extensions are needed. Failure to do so risks removal.9. 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.

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 15-25 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 this zine be for-profit or for-charity?
For-charity. All proceeds will go to @NewSandr2 to help her in Gaza.
Have any more questions? Feel free to DM us on our socials!