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We are so excited to be able to say that we sold out in less than 48 hours!

When we started TZD, the simple idea was to celebrate 60 years of K/S. Six decades of Star Trek. Six decades of fans finding each other and asking “You see it too, right?”

Now, somehow, in the year 2026, we have a brand-new zine with every copy sold, ready to be sent out into the world.

Thank you to all of our contributors who helped make TZD such an incredible zine. This project could not have happened without you! We also want to thank the fandom foremothers who wrote stories, drew art, organized conventions, made zines, built communities, and kept going when it wasn't easy. We've walked in your footsteps the best we can, and all we can say is that our respect for everything you did has multiplied exponentially.

Unfortunately, we find ourselves facing a lot of the same struggles you did. Fandom spaces are shrinking. Platforms that once felt permanent suddenly aren't. Censorship, ridicule, bigotry, and the assertion that some stories shouldn't be told (or that certain people shouldn't be allowed to tell them) are alive and well.

But somewhere along the way, someone looked at Kirk and Spock and decided to write a story. Someone else read it. Someone decided to spend hours drawing them. Someone made a zine. Someone kept that zine safe. And then, many years later, someone found it and decided they wanted to make something too.

... And the rest is history!

This is how a community gets from one anniversary to the next. Thank you for helping us carry the torch a little further and, from the bottom of our tired little hearts, thank you for selling this thing out in LESS THAN 48 HOURS!!!

Soon we will boldly shift to Phase Three: getting zines in hands. We'll be back with updates as we get everything packaged and sent out into the world, but until then, as always...

Live long and prosper! 🖖

Thank you everyone who helped make TZD a reality. This has been my "do it scared" and I can't believe we're finally here!

Sales are now live for The Zine Directive! Get on the list for your copy using the link below!!!

✦ TZD ORDER FORM ✦

Remember to please read through the form carefully and make sure all your information is correct before submitting. Once your form is submitted, your spot in line is secured!

So... What happens next?

We will work through orders in the order they are received. Since this is a small operation, we can only process and ship in small batches. If you don't hear from us immediately, please don't worry! You do not need to submit your form again. 

We will also be posting updates here on our blog, so you can keep an eye on our progress.

This is a limited run. Once we're sold out, that's it! 

A quick note: While we hope not to make any mistakes, while operating in three different "quadrants," some inventory may be inaccurate. We cannot give anyone a 100% guarantee until the processing stage. Please 🐻 with us and remember, a long awaited zine arriving in your mailbox is a part of the vintage zine experience!

We are so happy to finally share The Zine Directive with the world! Thank you all for joining the mission!

Allow us to introduce you! * . ✵ ⋆ ˚ ·

We have two pieces from Shelley Butler, two from Gayle F that haven't appeared in a zine since the 80s, two from Marilyn Cole with many blessings, an interview about fandom history (particularly K/S) from Catalenamara, and a very special dedication from Jenna Sinclair! Without these (and many many more) incredible women, fandom would not be what it is today. From the start, TZD has been intended to celebrate and thank them. We can't wait for everyone to see their work in print again!

Above is a sneak preview of @beloved-icarus' contribution to TZD, our print K/S fanzine. Ordering begins soon, so don't miss out: Follow @the-zine-directive for updates!

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how do i even begin! @beloved-icarus made several contributions to TZD in addition to their full page romance novel cover (hehe) such as beautiful borders, titles, and marginalia! the detail and technique used to shade and design everything he makes is so incredibly impressive and we're beyond thrilled to have him sailing with us!!!

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✴︎ Most important question: Kirk, Spock, or Bones?

Kirk (he's hot ok)

✴︎ What is your “specialty," or favorite thing to draw?

I do love clinch covers and advertising art, but I feel like I've become rather good at redrawing/reimagining screencaps.

✴︎ What is something you've made that you're particularly proud of and why?

My comic Hurt, which won a Philon Award in 2025 :)

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✴︎ How has it felt to be a contributor in a fanzine?

It's so great to be part of such a big project and connect with other artists! Making fanart in a global online fan community can feel lonely at times - i work alone, post alone, and just hope that an unknown stranger will pick up my work and then tell me about it as well. So working with an author to make illustrations for them was something I REALLY loved! 

✴︎ What does K/S mean to you?

Fun! Having fun for no other reason than having fun!

✴︎ Anything else we should know about you?

I am terribly afraid (for reasons) that I will one day meet one of my professors in K/S spaces...

✴︎ Where can people find you?

Only my Tumblr: @beloved-icarus!

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