BINARY SUNS
AN OBIKIN ZINE
Binary Suns is a for-charity fanzine centered around the ship of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader.Read more about the theme and statement behind the zine here.Current phase: wrapping up - funds to be donated at end of yearFor order inquiries/address changes: please email [email protected] or message via Etsy.
MOD TEAM
mashimero - head mod, finance, shipping
“I’m a fanartist who got into Star Wars and Obikin fandom hard during the pandemic! This is my first zine, but I’ve previously moderated fandom events like Big Bangs and art fests. I currently run an online shop selling artwork and merch! Find me most often on twitter @mashimero.”
sapphicsparkles - art, graphics, and layout
“Hello! ✨ I’m Cali the Art Mod for Binary Suns. While I’ve only been creating obikin content since the beginning of 2022, I’m a long time Star Wars fan. I am an academically trained artist and queer studies scholar. Professionally I work as a teaching artist and drawing professor. This will be my first time moderating a fandom zine.”
Treescape - writing
“Hello, I’m Trees, the writing mod for Binary Suns. I’ve been a Star Wars fan since childhood and have been avidly reading and writing Obikin fic since 2020. I work in editing and have more than a decade of experience in copyediting and proofreading. This will be my first zine, though I’ve moderated other fandom events in the past.”
Syl - social media and communication
“Hello there, I’m Syl! I’ve been an Obikin shipper since the prequels released and also an Obikin fandom writer at stardies on ao3! I’m a literature student with focus on queer studies and greek classics and, of course, a hopeless lover of tragedy. This will be my 5th zine as a moderator and 8th zine as a participant! I have experience as a lead moderator, writing and beta moderator, and also with communications! You may find me on my twitter @starsdies rambling about star wars, or my tumblr @starsdies!”
SCHEDULE
Interest check June 22 - July 6
Application period July 20 - Aug 24
Review period Aug 24 - Aug 31
Creative period Sept - Dec
First check-in Sept 30
Second check-in Oct 28
Third check-in Nov 25
Final deadline Dec 16
Preorder period Jan 16 - Feb 13*schedule may be subject to change
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Some of the most commonly asked questions are listed here. Please read this document for all Q&As.What content is allowed in the zine?
We’re looking to include fanworks set in the canon GFFA universe. Canon divergence and AUs set in the GFFA like never-a-Jedi, reverse Master/Padawan, and Sith!AUs, etc. will be accepted. Canon pairings such as Anakin/Padmé or Obi-Wan/Satine, etc. can be referenced, but the main pairing must be Obi-Wan and Anakin or Vader.We are looking to include all ship dynamics with regards to top/bottom, dom/sub, versatile, or asexual/non-sexual content.The rating of the zine is TBD, but any sexual content must involve characters 18 or older. That said, we will not be monitoring what fictional content possible contributors make outside of the zine.What charity is the zine supporting?
We’ll be supporting OutRight Action International, an organization that advances human rights for LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.Is there a mailing list for updates?
Yes, you can sign up here to get notified of important dates and deadlines.How many positions will need filling?
Our numbers may change based on application turnout and moderator voting, but right now we are searching for 5-6 writers, 4-6 merch artists and between 20-25 page artists.