/ (ˌmɛtəˈkrəʊsɪs) / noun. zoology
The ability of some animals, such as chameleons, to change their color.

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What is a zine?
A zine is like a homemade magazine that individuals or small groups create. Zines can cover all sorts of topics, from personal experiences to art, activism, and more. They are a way for people to share their ideas and creativity in a DIY fashion.What is the theme of this zine?
Mikage Reo's aura mirrors that of a chameleon, a creature renowned for its capacity for metachrosis, or the ability to change colors.Along that vein, the central theme of this zine will be to celebrate and explore the dimensions of Mikage Reo’s character while focusing on the symbolic significance and messages of color within color theory in the process.What content will this zine include?
This zine will showcase a variety of illustrations, multi-page comics, and fanfiction suitable for a PG-13 audience (No NSFW).Is this zine for profit or for charity?
This zine is pay for production. 100% of the profits will be donated to a chosen charity.What charity will the profits be donated to?
We plan to donate 100% of the profits to Doctors Without Borders to support humanitarian aid for those in Palestine.Will there be open applications?
As this is our first zine, we kept the contributors limited and have contacted with a sufficient number at the moment. However, keep an eye out in the case that we may open applications for pinch hitters!Why was the zine invite only?
Our small and relatively new mod team wanted to keep the zine manageable and personable, which is why it was invite-only. Unfortunately, we had to give up on inviting a lot of other lovely creatives because of that. However, thank you for your interest, we're utterly grateful. Will contributors be compensated?
We aim to compensate all contributors with a physical zine, however that is dependent on how sales go. At the very least, contributors will definitely be compensated with a digital zine.Will there be physical copies?
Yes. Due to sufficient interest, we will be releasing physical zines along with merchandise.What will zines be priced at?
Full pricing and bundle details are available on our Shopify store, but here’s a quick breakdown:

Be sure to check the store for full descriptions, previews, and any stretch goal info!

How long is the ordering period?
The preorder window will run for two months, starting July 15, 2025 and ending September 15, 2025. Orders must be placed during this time to guarantee availability.Do you allow Group Orders?
Yes! We welcome group orders. You can find the group order form here.

If any of your queries have not been addressed above, feel free to ask your question on our Retrospring.

Creation period begins
Zine is announced
Talent announced
Interest check posted
Interest check results posted
Pinch hitter form posted
Creation period ends
Formatting begins
Formatting completed
Preorder sales
Manufacturing period
All merchandise arrives
Digital zines sent out
Physical zines arrive
Shipping begins for bundles
Leftover sales

Timeline is subject to change

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