FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES
Welcome to For the Rest of Our Lives, a fixed DKBK calendar zine for 2026!
Mods
Our mod team.
V - head modHi, I'm V! I am a BKDK switch who is the biggest DKBK ally. I'm here to make sure we get more DKBK out there in the world.Experience - I have been a contributor for two zines; one of which is Heat Wave: A DKBK Summer Zine. I have also been a head mod for two zines. One of which is Venom: A DKBK Omegaverse Zine (I'd like to keep the others private, thank you!)I've been a writer all my life, writing fic again for about two years and bkdkbk fic for a year now. I love fandom project in general an I love getting people together!Apart from my experience in zines and other fandom projects, I have a long list of IRL leadership/management experience. I'm that girl who always lead the group projects.
Fitzrovia - co-writing modHi, I'm Fitzrovia! I'm a closeted fixed dkbk with an unhealthy obsession for all things Bakugou Katsuki. In an ongoing competition with Lori for most depraved (I'm winning, by the way).Experience - I have a bachelor's degree in English literature and an MA in the same subject. I also taught college composition for two years and have been beta reading for ten. This will be my first time modding a zine, and I'm so excited to be here. I'm a supervisor in real life, so I know how to manage workload and deadlines!I have also been writing for the BNHA fandom (primarily DKBK) for over a year now. You can check out my AO3 to get a feel for my style.Additional testimony from the mods: if you haven't read her fics, what are you even doing with your life?
Lori - co-writing modHi, I'm Lori! I'm a full time writer, sometimes artist. BkDkBk feeds my soul. (Fitz is definitely not winning!)Experience - Contributor for No Me Without You: A BkDkBk Zine, Forever More: A BKDK Mythical Creatures Zine, Heat Wave: a DKBK Summer Zine, Across Horizons: a BKDK Dragon Rider Zine, BKDK: Lightning and Thunder, and more unannounced. Coordinator for bangs and exchanges in other fandoms. Professional author in non-fandom life.
Amanda - social media modHi, I'm Amanda, or shaggyherbals on AO3! No direct modding experience, but I'm chronically online so I know how to run a twitter account. I love ramen and Kacchan's tears. I am unfortunately British, so be prepared for all of the socmed posts to be spelled my stupid British way.Experience - contributing for Future: A BKDK Canonverse Zine. Managed social media accounts in a previous IRL job.
Cay - good vibes mod, mod of all tradesHi, I'm Cay! I'm a dkbk fixed whose head is consumed with dkbk, so why not indulge in a calendar to stare at all year long?Experience - no direct zine experience, but likes getting creative!
DD - art modHi, I'm DD! I've been shipping DKBK for about 5 years. My favourite headcanon is that Katsuki is really slow at picking up flirting (Deku) and he finally gets it hours later and freaks out (it can work both ways honestly)Experience - I worked as a interior designer and during that time I did many graphic panelling for each project and I think that knowledge can be useful to create the most appealing format for the calendar.
Grey - finance modHi, I'm Grey! I've been shipping DKBK for about 2 years. My favourite headcanon is that after the war, dkbk become super codependent and can’t/won’t sleep separately. they have to be in the same room, cuddled up together if possible.Experience - I have IRL finance and cash management experience, including budgeting for an IRL event I helped organize!
JoJo - shipping/production modHi, I'm JoJo! I've been shipping DKBK since forever. My favourite moment is Deku saving Bakugo from the sludge villain.Experience - All shipping roles - Fragile Things: a Centaurworld Zine; Anthem for the Broken Zine; Lunar Labyrinth: A Moon Knight Zine.
Em - art mod/graphics modHi, I'm Em! I've been shipping DKBK since 2022. My favourite headcanon is that Izuku's hands are large and scarred, whereas Katsuki's are surprisingly soft.Experience - I'm an animation student in my final year, who has worked as a director/lead on two animated short films, I was also a contributor to the Artist's Guild of Exandria's Tarot and Wildemount zines!
mawiezowie - layout modHi, I'm Mawiezowie! I've been shipping DKBK since DVK2. My favourite headcanon is that they'll call each other friend but treat each other like lovers.Experience - I'm a freelance graphic designer and illustrator who is ready too back any idea that has love and passion. This is my first zine but I would love to help give a proper space to showcase everyone's amazing talents!
FAQ
What is For the Rest of Our Lives?
For the Rest of Our Lives is a fixed DKBK calendar for 2026. It depicts pro heroes Deku and Dynamight in canonverse posing for a 2026 calendar. If you've ever wanted to see the Wonder Duo doing a sexy swimsuit calendar while holding baby animals, this is the zine for you!Is this NSFW?
The main 2026 calendar will be SFW, but there will be a NSFW add-on. Contributors can apply for the main SFW zine, the NSFW add-on, or both.Is this fixed DKBK?
Yes, this zine is fixed DKBK. For the NSFW add-on, there will be no switching or implied switching. The main zine will have slightly suggestive themes throughout, and we want these themes to have a DKBK dynamic.Can minors participate?
No. All contributors and moderators must be 18 at the time of applying. We also ask that followers are 18+.How are you accepting contributors?
We will be doing a mix of invites and applications. Invites will be determined following recommendations from the interest check. If you weren't invited to the zine, you are welcome to apply when contributor applications open. Full guidelines for this will be published once we know more.How many will you be accepting?
We will be taking on, at present, 12 writers and 13 artists for the main zine. Merch artists will depend on how many apply. The NSFW add-on will also depend on how many apply.What are the full content restrictions?
Full guidelines for contributors will be posted soon. If you have any more specific questions once these are published, you are welcome to contact us.Is international shipping available?
We're aiming for it! If there are any shipping restrictions, we will announce this and add it to this FAQ.How can I contact you?
You may contact us via DMs us on Twitter. If we believe the answer is worth sharing, we will screenshot the discussion and post it on our Twitter, but we will censor your name.
Please do not DM the mods on their personal social medias.
SCHEDULE
The specific dates will be announced after the interest check and we have our full mod team. The zine is for 2026, so there is no rush! This will be updated with any changes.Interest check and moderator applications
23rd August 2024 - 20th September 2024Contributor applications
4th October 2024 - 8th November 2024Contributor results released
22nd November 2024Artist Pitches due
6th December 2024Writer Bids Due
20th December 2024Creation
20th December 2024 - 11th April 2025Pre-production
April - May 2025Pre-orders
June - July 2025Production and shipping
July 2025 - December 2025
GUIDELINES
General guidelines
If you are accepted as a contributor, zine pieces must depict Izuku and Katsuki as Pro Heroes in a romantic relationship. This can be canon compliant (former teacher Izuku with the iron suit) or canon divergent (Izuku retaining OFA and becoming a Pro Hero straight from graduation).You are welcome to apply for multiple positions, but we can’t guarantee you will be offered them all.There will be an optional NSFW add-on; applicants can apply to just be NSFW only, if they'd prefer. We will not allow: shota/loli, noncon, pedophilia, underage, body fluids (scat, piss, vomit). If you are unsure of what is allowed, please check with the mods. The NSFW add-on will not be a reverse bang, like the main zine.Bigotry, plagiarism and AI is prohibited and you will be immediately removed from the zine.Please do not share your completed piece outside the zine until mods say otherwise.Your work must be submitted for feedback at check-in points from art and writing mods. If you need an extension, please contact the mods ASAP. The current schedule for all contributors is below.Artist Pitches Due
6th December 2024Writer Bids Due
20th December 2024First Check-In
17th January 2025Second Check-In
14th February 2025Third Check-In
14th March 2025Submissions Due
11th April 2025We will update this carrd and all contributors if this schedule changes.Specific Guidelines-Writers
Applications
Writers must submit 3 pieces of work - via GoogleDoc or AO3.
Submissions must be between 2k-4k words.
At least one of your submissions must be a completed work of this length - otherwise, snippets from fics are fine.
At least one of your submissions must be DKBK.
NSFW submissions are allowed, but are not a requirement for the main zine.
If you intend to apply for the NSFW add-on, one of your submissions must be NSFW.
The NSFW submission does not have to be DKBK.Creation
Like a reverse bang, writers will be matched up with artists and must complete a piece of work up to 4K words based on the artist’s piece. Writers will have full creative freedom as long as their piece somehow matches the theme of the artist’s month. For example — if an artist chose to do December, “Christmas”, you must write a piece that is relevant to Christmas in some way. You will still be required to submit pitches for your idea. You will be allowed to bid for an artist you want to write a piece for.-Artists
Applications
Artists must submit 3 pieces of work - via drive file link or whatever social media you host on.
At least one sample must have a background.
At least one sample must be DKBK.
NSFW submissions are allowed, but are not a requirement for the main zine.
If you intend to apply for the NSFW add-on, one of your submissions must be NSFW.
The NSFW submission does not have to be DKBK.Creation
Artists will pick one of 12 themes decided by the mod team. These themes will be based on the idea of Deku and Dynamight doing a photoshoot. Other than the theme and that it must look like a photoshoot, you have creative freedom.
Artists will be assigned a writer who will create a piece based on your artwork.-Merch Artists
Applications
Merch artists must submit 3 pieces of work - images of your merch shared via drive file link, or a link to a website where you sell your merch.
If you have not done merch before, you must provide samples of the kind of art you wish to turn into merch, and what type of merch you want to make.
You are not required to have a specific kind of merch in mind, but it helps.
If you do not have any merch submissions, then your art submissions must follow the Artist guidelines, minus the background requirement.
Creation
To be determined by the art mod team.NSFW Add-On
Application guidelines are under each specific heading above.
We will not allow: shota/loli, noncon, pedophilia, underage, body fluids (scat, piss, vomit). If you are unsure of what is allowed, please check with the mods.