About

Destination: Apollo is a SFW Ace Attorney zine focused on Apollo Justice being trans.Apollo Justice being a trans man is a popular headcanon within the fandom, one that is special and meaningful for many Ace Attorney fans, especially those who are trans themselves.Being trans is a journey, one with different meanings and waypoints to each individual! Though everyone’s journey and their ideas for Apollo’s journey may be different, we all arrive at the same place: Apollo Justice himself. We can’t wait to see you there, and are excited for everyone to join us on this journey!Please see our FAQ for more information!This will be a physical and digital SFW fanzine accepting writers, artists and merch artists who are 18 or older. (Numbers of each accepted to be determined after interest check.)All contributors will be guaranteed to receive a free digital copy with any potential digital goods that are made. If we raise enough money all contributors will receive a physical bundle or will otherwise be able to purchase a bundle at production cost. All money raised after expenses, will go to a to-be-determined charity.Please Note: The primary mode of communication with contributors will be through Discord, and files will be handled through Google Drive.

Mod Team

Beck/Chu, they/them
Head Mod | Soc-Med Mod | Page Art Contributor
Find them: twitter | tumblr | ao3Long time contributor, first time mod– Beck is mostly known for their championing of T4T Transpollo/NBKlavier. Whether it's in writing or drawing form, you can bet a billion they will be making Apollo as transgender as possible. (As if the attorney makes it hard!)

Elliot Sonder, they/them
Writing Mod | Pinch Hitter Writer
Find them: tumblr | ao3 | twitterWhile Elliot Sonder is best known for their championing of women and sapphic ships within the Ace Attorney fandom, they are also a major creator of trans content within the space as well, and tireless supporter of writers within zines. They are looking forward to helping hone all the incredible works that will be written for this zine and make Beck’s dream zine come true!

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Téa, they/them
Graphics Mod
Find them: tumblr | twitter | carrdTéa is a zine lover and merch hoarder and on the hunt for a Plushpollo of their own. Will trade fic and art for plushies.

Mini, she/they
Art Mod
Find them: twitter | tumblrMini is an Australian-grown Ace Attorney fan who draws goofy images online. She’s been kicking it with Apollo since childhood, and is absolutely stoked to be able to bring the world another journey with Apollo Justice. Guards! Bring this man more backstories!

Feiyu, they/she
Formatting/Layout Mod
Find them: twitter | instagramFei is a long-time (10+ years!) Ace Attorney fan who is just happy to be here. They can’t wait to help bring this project to life!

Hirumberyl, (they/them)
Finance/Production Mod
Find them: Zine Creation Kit
Hirumberyl is a long-time AA fan and zine enthusiast with lots of experience under their belt, which includes the making of the amazing Zine Creation Kit. With their help hiking the trail, there is no way we can get lost!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zine?
A zine is a small book created and distributed by fans on a particular subject that they really care about, for other fans. They usually contain art and writing, and many come with fan-made merchandise sold in bundles of various sizes. In this case, this zine is themed around the character Apollo Justice and his journey as a trans-man!Why 18+ only for contributors?
While the zine itself will be SFW, the topic of gender transition cannot be completely severed from discussions of anatomy and sexuality. This can make it awkward and tricky to have minors in the Discord where discussions about these topics could pop up.Are ships allowed?
Shipping will be allowed as long as the focus on your piece is Apollo and his relationship to transmasculinity. Some ships may not be allowed, and are up to the Mods’ discretion.Are AU’s allowed?
AU’s within the universe of Ace Attorney, such as characters meeting at different points or canonically dead characters staying alive, will be up to Mod approval during the pitching process. AU’s like a crossover with another property, superhero/sci-fi, etc. will not be accepted.What kind of trans headcanons are allowed in the zine?
Transmasculine headcanons can come in many flavors, and all are welcome! The point of this zine is to celebrate Apollo’s journey of self discovery, where his destination is the man we meet in the series.Will this zine include spoilers?
This zine will contain spoilers for all games Apollo Justice is present for, including AA5, AA6, and the Seven Year Gap of AA4.Can we explore moments outside of canon?
Contributors will have the chance to explore the moments in Apollo’s life in the gaps we don’t get to see between the canon, like his life growing up during the 7YG, or even post canon.Can I apply for multiple roles?
You can apply for as many as you’d like, but you will only be selected for one within the zine. There may be exceptions to this, such as a page artist also being a merch artist, or tasked with making small supplementary social media art depending on the number of applicants.What are the rules on AI art and writing?
As stated previously, unless you own all of the training data the AI used, any and all AI writing or art is strictly prohibited from this zine.My question wasn’t answered here!
You are more than welcome to check out our INFODOC or send us an ask over on Tumblr or Retrospring!