A tribute zine for the Johnny the Homicidal Maniac franchise to celebrate 30 years of painting walls with blood and infecting the world with head explody!!Β
THEME:
Consider this a love letter to NNY and all of his horrible cast mates; take what JTHM means to you in its most pure form and run with it! Think blood, knives, dark humor, and of course, little fuckass creatures that mimic your voice to steal your brain.
RULES:
β’ All participants must be at least 18 years old (due to content rating, legal thingies, etc.)
β’ ONLY characters from JTHM/SQUEE!/IFS (the more the merrier!)
β’ Original drawn and written works only
β³ Artwork: must be 2007x3072px canvas size (1960x3000px after bleed is cut), preferably CMYK to best color match for printing.
(Here is a template!)
β³ Written works: No more than 2-pages in length, approx 1000 words. If you'd like to use "2 entries" to double up on words for one fic (4-pages, 2000 words), that is fine too! :]
β’ Absolutely NO GENERATIVE AI USE!Β
β’ No definitively ship-related content (to keep with the spirit of the comics!)
(EX: Portraying Devi and Johnnyβs date from Issue #2 in some fashion is fine, but not them in an AU as a happy couple, etc ππͺ)
β’ β οΈCONTENT WARNING! β οΈ For this zine, entry content can range from all-ages-friendly to comic-canon levels of violence/themes. That includes things like: explicit gore, murder, torture, suicide, drug use, and mentions of SA and CSA.
(With that in mind, for this project we are NOT accepting any entries that contain depictions of SA or CSA! Thank you πͺ³)
Still interested in joining after reading all those horrible, horrible words?
We ask that all entries be sent to our email, in hopes that they aren't compressed to Hell through other means like tumblr messenger or Discord links.
Feel free to message any questions you may have here @jthmzine!
(Or you can harass the mod @devnny π€πͺ)
QUESTIONS?
Can I submit a drawing/fic that I did before this zine was announced?
YES! If youβve got a work youβre proud of that fits the sizing scale, I donβt see why not! New works are greatly appreciated, but since weβre late on the 30th anniversary anyway, some artists may already have artwork theyβd like to showcase instead :]
What kind of artwork is allowed?
ALL KINDS! Please, donβt think of this as a very big, professional project, it is a labor of love (or madness). From fully rendered pieces, to black and white line work, to silly comics, to a page full of sketchy doodles, we want it all!Β
How many entries per person?
We are not expecting a ton of entrants, so we think a max of 2 entries would be fine! There is a lot of potential content, and if youβre feeling particularly inspired, maybe you want to do a 2nd entry for a different comic/character (EX: JTHM vs IFS), or you could do a 2-page comic, or double up on words for a written work! We are very flexible.
Is this for profit?
NO, not at all! The zine will be available for purchase, but priced as necessary to pay for production costs (which is estimated to be somewhere between $5-10 +shipping)
Will there be extra goodies in the physical copy?Β
That is up in the air, but we would definitely love to include some neat things like stickers or prints! If any artists want to volunteer extra time/work, it would be possible :)Β
What is the timeframe?
We will be accepting entries all summer, from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Digital release should easily be expected in September of 2026, and if we have the funds, printing could start in September as well, but potentially not until November 2026. We will keep you posted!
**JUNE UPDATE
Can I post my entry outside of the zine?
Absolutely! You can post it as soon as you finish, or post only a preview, or never post it at all. And that goes for anywhere online, not just tumblr. Itβs your art, do as you like!
Do I need to use a specific tag or something?
We are using the tag "jthm 30th zine", but if it's in the main tag "jthm", the rabid mod is sure to find it. You are also welcome to tag @jthmzine in your posts to make sure it shows up in our activity feed <3
If you are outside of tumblr, please email the file/link to your entry if you would like it posted to the blog! :)
Is it okay to promote the zine outside of tumblr?
DEFINITELY! A few lovely participants already have (twitter, reddit), but we are happy to try and reach all JTHM fans across the internet. The only thing is that the zine mod is by all accounts tumblr exclusive, so participants from other platforms will need to reach out by email. (Or make a wretched tumblr blog⦠their choice.)
Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
β Live Streamingβ Interactive Chatβ Private Showsβ HD Qualityβ Free Actions
Free to watch β’ No registration required β’ HD streaming
An anthology fan project celebrating 30 years of JTHM!
After much preparation, the JTHM 30th tribute zine is LIVE for preorders on Kickstarter! WEEEE WOOHOO YIPPPEEEEE!!! β¨ππ
We decided to do two variations of the bundle, one with minimal things that will keep the package very flat and light (thus cheaper for shipping!) and another that is packed to the gills with all kinds of extra fun things! >:)Β
The postcard design will be revealed this week, but the sticker sheets will only be teased until after August 31st, the deadline for artists to submit their sticker designs! >:)
If you would for any reason want MORE than one bundle, there is the option for "add-ons" so you can order multiple sets, or even just an additional zine, that way you can have a spare to tuck away into some hidey hole or... something.
Thank you for anyone that pledges, it really means a lot to get some assistance funding this project. π₯Ίπ It has been a blast so far, and we still have a little over a month left to go for submissions! There are still some AMAZING entries cookin'!! π³ So STAY TUNED!
THINK MURDERY THOUGHTS PEOPLE! π€πͺπ₯°
(And for easier reading, you can see the full list of bundle contents below:)
PRESENTING: Devi Brushes 'n Bolts, my custom Lalaloopsy of Devi from Jhonen Vasquez' "I Feel Sick" (2000). @jthmzine
Clothes were a gift from the lovely Gabrielle'sPatterns
Doll repaint by yours truly.
This project being my personal Sickness and haunting me for seven months. I can finally rest.
closeups:
Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
β Live Streamingβ Interactive Chatβ Private Showsβ HD Qualityβ Free Actions
Free to watch β’ No registration required β’ HD streaming
TODAY WE ARE SHARING SOMETHING SPECIAL! π€πͺβ€οΈ
This 5x7 red foil print was designed by the extremely talented @yomoi for the zine goodie bundle! π₯° The video does not do it justice, it is SO shiny!! β¨οΈ
Thank you once more for collaborating with us for this print yomoi! π»
My first of two submissions for @jthmzine !!! Iβm so happy to be a part of this project!
JTHM means so much to me, I literally have the logo tattooed on me, it was the comic that made me realize I wanted to write comics. I feel so honored to get to be a part of this celebration of my favorite comic.
EVERYONE GET HYPED THIS ZINE IS GONNA BE SO COOL!!!!
Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
β Live Streamingβ Interactive Chatβ Private Showsβ HD Qualityβ Free Actions
Free to watch β’ No registration required β’ HD streaming
The wip I'm working on for my next submission for @/jthmzine
As I keep working on it (very slowly) I'm always changing my ideas on the outfits and the poses, if I wanna make it 'bland' or have different effects. What's the theme ect ect
I'm to creative for my own good...
It would be more progressed if I actually could draw and not be in a depressive episode (mental illness goes brrrr)
Anya is live and ready to show you everything. Watch her strip, dance, and perform exclusive shows just for you. Interact in real-time and make your fantasies come true.
β Live Streamingβ Interactive Chatβ Private Showsβ HD Qualityβ Free Actions
Free to watch β’ No registration required β’ HD streaming
i'm almost done w my 2nd semester meaning i can FINALLY START WORKING ON MY ENTRY YAYYYYY here's a wip to hold myself accountable feel free to yell at me to finish this i promise it works
(@jthmzine obligatory tag so it doesn't go unseen)
