Cecilia Torres
she/herKansas City ![]()
art, BIPOC-creator, comix, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, witchy, occult, magic(k), Original Characters, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy, printmaking
My zines are whimsical and fantastical visions into my day dreams, from food themed swords to protect the lunch tables of the world to spreads of self contained stories that hint at a wider world.
BRNR Collective
Kansas City 
art, compilation/collaborative, instructional, how-tos etc., mental health, music, photography, poetry/prose/fiction, zines under $5, Collage, graphic design, artsy storyteller
BRNR is a collective of artists, musicians & creators united by a love for creative expression. We serve as a cultural outlet committed to sharing our passion for a variety of artistic mediums in a dynamic, inclusive space.
Death Roll Zine Distro
they/themCarter Lake, Iowa 
adult content, art, BIPOC-creator, comix, free zines, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, witchy, occult, magic(k), Original Characters
DRZD is a brand-new comix distro hoping to meet artists at KCZF and print + distribute their comix with them! I specialize in furries, sapphic love, urban ennui and existential dread, and have made ~30 comic zines since 2020!
Sarah Manuel
She/herOlathe, KS 
AAPI-creator, art, comix, fandom, instructional, how-tos etc., mini-zines, music, perzines/memoir, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Sports
Hey there! My zines are about topics and interests that I love such as K-pop, queer-themed books, silly animals, and much more. I make minis, digest, comix, and screen prints amongst other things.
Jen Chavez
She/HerChicago, Illinois 
art, BIPOC-creator, comix, mental health, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, philosophy, spirituality, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator
Most of my work is perzine in some way. I primarily explore the various mental health struggles I’ve run into, as well as inescapable thoughts on being raised catholic. I also have completely unrelated zines about Pompeii, and the sun & moon.
Hugo Juarez-Avalos
He/TheyKansas City, Missouri 
art, BIPOC-creator, comix, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, perzines/memoir, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, graphic design, printmaking, pay what you can!, drag
Hi there! I create zines, artist books, and comics that explore themes of queerness, identity, Latinx/Hispanic culture, and self-discovery. I also love cats and they make special appearances in my zines!
Chris Haywood
he/himKansas City, MO 
art, BIPOC-creator, comix, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, mini-zines, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters
i’m a comic artist, writer, and musician. I carry a sketchbook wherever I go. I make comics, zines, and prints.
Taffy Studios
She/HerKC Metro ![]()
AAPI-creator, art, BIPOC-creator, comix, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, music, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, zines under $5
I create zines, stickers, prints, and multi-media artwork around my Chinese adoptee identity, cute gay space girls, and stories inspired by music. I'm a multi-media artist who's main focus is telling stories about life, identity, and adventure.
Nia Danielle Lovemore
She/HerLawrence, Kansas 
adult content, art, BIPOC-creator, kansas city-area zinester, mental health, philosophy, spirituality, poetry/prose/fiction, Scifi/Fantasy, artsy storyteller, Personal Fairy Tales Told, Love
I would describe my work as being, "Gothic Romantic, Dark Fantasy" artwork. My work is more suitable for mature audiences. I will have comic book zines of the names "Hot Girl Battle Royale" , "Death Fantasy", and "Phantom Farm". As well as poetry! <3
Erika Sakata Arts
she/her/they/themKansas City, Missouri 
AAPI-creator, art, BIPOC-creator, comix, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, artist books, Love, DIY
Erika Sakata is a multi-medium artist largely focused on digital/traditional illustration, printmaking, poetry, and zine-creating. Their zines revolve around themes of personal identity, mixed race dynamics, and queer lifestyle.
C.Tree
she/her/hersSt. Louis, MO ![]()
AAPI-creator, art, BIPOC-creator, fandom, first-time zine maker, free zines, games, RPG, gaming, kid-friendly, mini-zines, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters, snails!, graphic design, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy, Cartoon Future Fantasy, printmaking
Hi, I'm a Filipino illustrator and cartoonist currently based in STL! Will have zines/prints about visual culture & fandom, also comics about animals solving crime.
Losers of Cleveland
she/ her for both members Cleveland, OH ![]()
art, BIPOC-creator, compilation/collaborative, first-time zine maker, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, Neurodivergent-creator, photography, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Collage
Our zines cover topics of girl/womanhood, adulthood and growing up in the Midwest. ex: "Views from Banana cam" centers around finding friends and fun after dropping out of film school, as told through the lens of a children's waterproof camera.
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Tokiun Art
they/heKansas City, MO 
art, BIPOC-creator, comix, fandom, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Collage, Original Characters, artsy storyteller
LGBTQ+ South Korean creator with zines about neurodivergent life and experiences. Zines about cute characters express both creativity and life, most are based on friendship and community. Found family and friendship are important to me as a creator.
Evan Johnson
He/HimShawnee KS ![]()
BIPOC-creator, kansas city-area zinester, photography, Sports, graphic design
Photography and graphic design focused zines about self expression.
Aquatic Panda Distro
Chicago 
adult content, art, BIPOC-creator, compilation/collaborative, comix, fandom, first-time zine maker, perzines/memoir, zines under $5, Horror/spooky
Aquatic Panda Distro is a comic and art zine distro dedicated to uplifting the voices of artists of color.
Steven Bolds
He/TheyKansas City ![]()
art, BIPOC-creator, kansas city-area zinester, Queer-creator
Tales of seemingly fantastical shenanigans and mystery, grounded in curiosity of the unknown.
Angelica Ahumada DeJesus
She/herNorth Kansas City ![]()
art, BIPOC-creator, first-time zine maker, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Collage, New to Zines!, DIY, Coloring books
My work is my own style of abstract geometric illustrations that express the beauty and emotions I find in everyday life. I also have artwork inspired by my culture/heritage and experience as a woman. Everything is colorful, bold, and full of texture
Turtle House Comics
ThemPittsburg, KS ![]()
art, BIPOC-creator, comix, cooking, recipes, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters, Horror/spooky, graphic design, Scifi/Fantasy, Cartoon Future Fantasy
Our zines are about our adventures with our dog. We also make coloring books, stickers, postcards, and other comics. Also owner of the mini comix co-op.
Ben Lee
he/him/hisKansas City, MO ![]()
AAPI-creator, art, BIPOC-creator, comix, Original Characters, graphic design
Comics, zines, original art and crafts.
Rad Breath
They/themOakland, ca 
adult content, BIPOC-creator, mental health, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, artsy storyteller, DIY
Rad Breath is mostly perzines depicting the woes of the world through drawings, poetry, and scrapbook style entries that despite it all still show that there's still good love worth finding in this world.
Lil Stinker Co.
Omaha, Nebraska 
art, BIPOC-creator, compilation/collaborative, comix, games, RPG, gaming, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters, Horror/spooky, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy, Cartoon Future Fantasy
Lil Stinker Co. is an artist collaborative from Omaha, Nebraska. We have a lot of mini comics and fantasy themes in our zines but we also have zines that focus on things like mental illness, pop culture, and our own lives experiences.
BLT Comicz
they them theirsEmporia, Kansas 
BIPOC-creator, comix, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), instructional, how-tos etc., mental health, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
My zines are mostly autobiographical comics about my every day and past experiences having BPD, being a fat queer, and being 1/2 Mexican. I also have instructional cooking zines as well as character-based zines.
Emily Alvarez
she/herKansas City, MO 
adult content, art, BIPOC-creator, comix, kansas city-area zinester, trades welcome!
Emily prints 3-4 collected books of her professional and personal artwork and sketchbook spreads. She also has a comic about roller derby vampires.
Jaylon Goode aka lizardcub
he/himKansas City, Missouri ![]()
art, BIPOC-creator, comix, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Mini zines and comics!
Art Hag
ze/zirMinneapolis 
adult content, BIPOC-creator, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, graphic design, printmaking, Disabled creator, DIY, Grief
I'm making art and zines about mental illness, grief, death and suicide, struggling with mixed race identities, being cancelled in punk communities, gay shit, posters, stickers, ceramics, etc.
Rubi Do Trinh
She/HerKCMO 
art, BIPOC-creator, cooking, recipes, fandom, games, RPG, gaming, kid-friendly, gardening, outdoors, nature, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy, artsy storyteller, how-to, Herbalism
Zines and books about plants, little people and their fantastical adventures.
The Beautiful Worst by Katie Li
she/herKansas City 
AAPI-creator, art, BIPOC-creator, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, instructional, how-tos etc., Neurodivergent-creator, philosophy, spirituality, photography, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator
The Beautiful Worst is a digital zine on the nature of creativity with field notes on managing a creative practice. Delivered monthly, always on a Tuesday. Read a sample issue at katieliwriter.com/zine
Sowing circle
rae/rajeLawrence KS 
BIPOC-creator, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), instructional, how-tos etc., mini-zines, gardening, outdoors, nature, perzines/memoir, philosophy, spirituality, poetry/prose/fiction, political/activism, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Collage, Disabled creator, Love, climate justice, pay what you can!, DIY, Herbalism, Grief
Mini zines, collages, garden/compost how to, queer history, trans erotics, black feminist poetics, ecowomanism, abstract art, somatics and nonverbal communication, handbound, photocopied, uniquely stamped, limited edition, biomythography.
NextLevelHugo
He/TheyKansas City, Missouri ![]()
BIPOC-creator, comix, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, perzines/memoir, graphic design
Sunrise Movement KC
Kansas City, MO ![]()
AAPI-creator, BIPOC-creator, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines, political/activism, Queer-creator, climate justice
Our zines combine line art graphics with educational information and calls to action, to activate Kansas Citians who care about climate justice. We want Kansas Citians to know they deserve better from breathable air to rapid public mass transit.
NoRespassing
she/theyDurham, NC 
adult content, BIPOC-creator, comix, cooking, recipes, free zines, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, gardening, outdoors, nature, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters, Horror/spooky, perzine
I make zines about personal body horror, short supernatural stories, instructional zines about cooking or how to play yugioh, plus some short story comics!
Mailyn
She/herKCMO 
art, BIPOC-creator, fandom, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.)
My zines are all about fun, culture, and identity! I make zines that focus on characters that have a story to tell!
MacKenzie Illustration
she/herKansas City ![]()
art, comix, cooking, recipes, kansas city-area zinester, mental health, mini-zines, perzines/memoir, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Come for the illustrated recipes, comics, and perzines and stay for the fine art prints.
Elizabeth Reece
she/her/hersKC ![]()
art, compilation/collaborative, comix, first-time zine maker, Neurodivergent-creator, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, zines under $5, witchy, occult, magic(k), Horror/spooky, graphic design, Scifi/Fantasy, printmaking, New to Zines!
collection of illustrations / designs I've made in my illustration class over the 4 years of college. some comics, visual narratives, small prints and postcards
sean fitzgibbon
he/himFayetteville, AR 
comix
What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel, is a self published, fully painted, graphic nonfiction book that explores the stories surrounding the Crescent Hotel’s strange two years as The Baker Hospital, a Depression Era cancer hospital.
Linnea Nierman Illustration
They/ThemKansas City 
adult content, art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, gardening, outdoors, nature, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
I am a comic and illustration artist from Kansas City! I love making silly drawings of myself and my partner, and our pets Mowgli and Tuna. I also love going on hikes, and cooking new foods :)
MUFFAMO Mixed Up Files From a Midwest Optimist
she/her Pleasant Hill, Missouri just east of KC - I've lived in KC and surrounding areas since college so for 30+ years ![]()
art, compilation/collaborative, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, perzines/memoir, philosophy, spirituality, photography, poetry/prose/fiction, Collage, Original Characters, artist books, printmaking, artsy storyteller , Dictionary of Sherry-isms, Personal Fairy Tales Told , post abortive feminist bearer of light and peace
My zines are mixed media images filled with my own written poetry, I do most on old envelopes that I bind with words and images to uplift humans. I'm a post abortive woman who has grace, peace, and light for other humans. My life is my zines.
Hugh Crawford
He/himJoplin mo. 
comix, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters, Scifi/Fantasy
I have been making the weekly comic strip Crimes Against Hugh’s Manatees since 2010. In 2018 I bought a Risograph and have been publishing my comics as Crawford Press ever since.
Cramhole/ Billups Allen
heMemphis, TN ![]()
adult content, art, comix, fandom, music, perzines/memoir
Cramhole is comics and short stories. Recent issues are covering a three-issue sci-fi story arc.
chasermassgrave
She/TheyKansas City Missouri 
adult content, art, compilation/collaborative, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, photography, political/activism, Queer-creator, witchy, occult, magic(k), Collage
I reproduce queer archival magazines, zines, newsletters and art, as well as implementing digital with mixed media collaging into my own handcrafted zines!
Glue Press
they/themkansas city, MO ![]()
art, compilation/collaborative, comix, kansas city-area zinester, philosophy, spirituality, photography, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, artist books
At KC Zine Con we will have our first publication, Alchemy, an anthology of 14 artists' work. We will have a few books of individual writer's work, as well as a comic zine or two. Possibly a photo zine as well.
Art School Janitor
She/TheyKansas City/St. Louis 
art, fandom, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, zines under $5, witchy, occult, magic(k)
My zines are illustrated in a fun and light-hearted manner, but often cover subjects that are more serious in nature, such as environmentalism. Alongside this, I also make zines such as a collection of Sapphic valentines day cards!
Annie Case
She/herKansas City, MO 
art, comix, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, music, gardening, outdoors, nature, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, zines under $5
Creating illustrative style zines that are fun and full of vibrant color!
d minor demeanor
she/herKCMO - Hyde Park ![]()
kansas city-area zinester, perzines/memoir, photography, poetry/prose/fiction
I make perzines that blend my photography (digital and film) and writing. I write poetry and flash/micro essays and mix those pieces with photos.
Vemrill
(they)Lawrence 
adult content, art, compilation/collaborative, fandom, free zines, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, political/activism, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Disabled creator, Love, perzine
I make art for the furries, bronies and fellas wanting an little more love in this world for the weirdos and freaks. Sometimes NSFW themes, explores comic work and heavy illustration.
CHARISMA MODIFIER
He/Him/They/ThemKansas City/North KC 
art, comix, fandom, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, instructional, how-tos etc.
My work are windows into the heartfelt and often comical world of TTRPG and D&D. As a Kansas City-based artist and TTRPG enthusiast, I create comedic content that uplifts and entertains fellow gamers.
ARS Illustrative Design
She/herOverland Park, KS ![]()
art, kansas city-area zinester, mental health, music, poetry/prose/fiction, zines under $5, witchy, occult, magic(k), Collage, snails!, graphic design, artist books
Artistic, poetic, and colorfully meaningful.
Geekasaur
She/herWaldo, KC MO 
art, comix, cooking, recipes, kansas city-area zinester, kid-creator, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, music, perzines/memoir, zines under $5, Original Characters, Horror/spooky
I’m a 16 yr old artist I make zines about science , pop culture, short stories, mental health, identity and fashion. Whatever interests me, my zines trend to an older aundince but I would say they’re totally R rated. More Pg-13
Brady Zeiler
Kansas City 
art, comix, fandom, first-time zine maker, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, poetry/prose/fiction, zines under $5
My zines represent my current Art practices whether that be demonstrating my personal artwork or commissions that I’ve produced over the years. I work to create pieces from religious art to pop culture art with a variety of styles.
Eddie Fern
they/heKansas City ![]()
art, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, trades welcome!, zines under $5
I make art/poetry zines about the natural world, my mental health journey, being queer/trans, and love. I like to use a combination of ballpoint pen and collage illustrations.
Henchmen Studios
he/himKansas City, Midtown ![]()
art, kansas city-area zinester, photography, graphic design, artist books, printmaking
Silkscreen prints, stickers, zines and other cool stuff!
Casey Babb
he/him/they/themWarrensburg MO ![]()
adult content, art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines, poetry/prose/fiction, zines under $5
Photocopied zines featuring movie reviews, short stories, haiku, collage art, flash fiction, cut-text stories, printmaking, fake movie reviews, and other similar trash... plus stickers and buttons.
Mariah Markt
she/herKansas City, MO 
art, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), instructional, how-tos etc., mini-zines, perzines/memoir, trades welcome!, zines under $5, graphic design, artist books, printmaking
Mariah Markt's zines highlight and explore the fat female figure and its role in the fashion industry. Her zines explore the history of fat fashion in America, seasonal look books and celebrate fashionable fat femme bodies.
Madeline De Belle
she/herKC Mo 
art, first-time zine maker, mini-zines, Original Characters
Fun and bubbly characters in bold and bright colors.
Bailey Corbin
he/theyMidtown KC ![]()
adult content, art, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), instructional, how-tos etc., mini-zines, gardening, outdoors, nature, Queer-creator, zines under $5, New to Zines!
Most of the zine I do are related to angels, plants, or a combo of the two! I'm trans and angels are a way for me to explore body image and gender and also I just love creating weird angel creatures as if they are among us. Also plants are cool :)
Alain McAlister
they/themSt. Louis, MO 
comix, fandom, games, RPG, gaming, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, artist books
My zines are containers and prompts for self reflection! From a zine you can fill out reflecting on gender to a collection of diary comics, my zines focus on identity, emotions, and life.
Ann Drew
She / HerTucson Arizona 
adult content, art, comix, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Queer-creator, graphic design
My work sits at the intersection of Pulp and Queerness. I make comic books and zines around the narrative of Queering Science Fiction, all of my stories are humorous and full of adult content.
Jenny Jo Hrabe
She/herOverland Park, KS 
adult content, comix, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, perzines/memoir, philosophy, spirituality, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
I do autobiographical comics about my life with Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder (PMDD). have an informative zine about PMDD and one with comics and stories. I will have some low cost zines with older material.
daisyedraws
She/HerKansas City, MO ![]()
art, comix, fandom, free zines, kid-friendly, instructional, how-tos etc., mini-zines, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Cute comics, Anime inspired, and tips for artists!! Will have free zines :)
Kris Rose
she/herTulsa, Oklahoma ![]()
adult content, fandom, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Queer-creator, Horror/spooky
The Final Girl: How Horror Movies Made me a Bettrer Feminist & Mentally Unbalanced and Violent: The Hagsploitation Film, are two zines about horror movies through a feminist lens. White Riot/Black Massacre: A Brief History of the 1921 Race Massacre.
Hungry Hamburgers
he/himWaldo, KCMO 
adult content, comix, fandom, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Proud DIY publishers of the finest content for the highbrowed and curious reader.
zoeythekat
she/herIndependence, Missouri ![]()
comix, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters, Love
Offering $3 pen-and-ink portraits in addition to zines about being fat, queer, and anxious. I also write/illustrate a comic called Here's What Happened about mental health, friendship, and falling in love.
Blake A. Chamness Comics
He/himDenver, CO 
art, comix, Original Characters
Blake is a cartoonist, painter, and teacher living in Westminster, CO. His current comics series are “Sentience,” a robot adventure story, and “Distortion,” a solo anthology that includes autobio, strips, fiction, illustration, and poetry.
Curse of the Wasteland Comics
He/himOverland Park, ks 
art, comix, mini-zines, graphic design, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy
dark comix
Will Cardini
he/him/hisKCMO 
adult content, art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, Original Characters
My zines are psychedelic comics about space wizards, robot sculptors, and crystal witches. The stories range from battles on alien planets to more poetic and abstract sequences. Cosmic Gossip is my newest, collecting my collabs with Mark Peters.
Moon Rabbit Books & Ephemera
he/himLawrence, Kansas ![]()
kansas city-area zinester, poetry/prose/fiction, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Moon Rabbit Books & Ephemera has been publishing miscellaneous zines and books of fiction, humor, and reviews of lottery tickets for something like twenty years now.
limonene by jhonen
they/themJefferson City, MO ![]()
adult content, art, comix, first-time zine maker, Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, zines under $5, witchy, occult, magic(k), Original Characters, Horror/spooky, Scifi/Fantasy, printmaking, Disabled creator, New to Zines!
it's my first zine ever! i'm fleshing out my worldbuilding and personal characters to become, hopefully, a webcomic series soon! a cyborg park ranger comes across an inhuman salaryman in the woods, featuring my artist friend's characters.
Emily Earp
they/themKansas City, MO ![]()
art, comix, fandom, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, gardening, outdoors, nature, photography, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Collage, printmaking
I enjoy making work about the natural world, specifically highlighting different species of animals, plants, or environments. I use traditional printmaking techniques, as well as digital means to produce zines containing drawings or photography.
catmothcrow
they/shekcmo ![]()
art, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), instructional, how-tos etc., mental health, mini-zines, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, witchy, occult, magic(k)
Hi! 👋 I’m Dayna. I value community, autonomy, expression, joy, beauty, and authenticity. My favorite zines to publish are tiny witchy spellbooks, perzines, and fanzines. I also make zine video content, sharing and reviewing my favorite zines.
Chloe Soe
they/them, she/herKansas City, KS ![]()
art, compilation/collaborative, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
I make a variety of zines, including perzines, a Sufjan Stevens fanzine, some poetry, and a catalog of some of my saddest breakfasts, among others.
Jade Nuttle
they/themWarrensburg ![]()
art, fandom, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, zines under $5, Original Characters
I create zines compiling my illustrations of beloved characters and original comic characters.
Encounters with Nameless Spirits
Kansas City, Missouri 
art, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines, philosophy, spirituality, poetry/prose/fiction, trades welcome!, zines under $5, witchy, occult, magic(k)
Encounters with Nameless Spirits is a monthly mini-zine filled with puzzles, poetry, and poltergeists. Each book contains three spirits. Only by finding the name they had in life will they leave you be.
John F. Malta
West Bottoms, Kasnas City 
art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines
I have self-published 30+ zines over the last decade. I am the creator of the punk zine odyssey Haunted Francis and my most recent zine, titled Rotten Metropolis, follows the story of Gunk, a lone drifter amidst a future dystopia.
Avoidbee
They/Them She/HerLenexa KS 
art, comix, fandom, first-time zine maker, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Queer-creator
Avoidbee is a local Kansas City artist who graduated from KCAI and is interested in making queer fantasy comics and art! They also create stickers, charms and prints from popular media and original ideas.
Cwillos
He/theyNorth Kansas City ![]()
art, comix, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Queer-creator, Original Characters, artsy storyteller, Little mushroom guys
Collection of illustrated mushrooms zine, graphic story mushroom zine
Kate Delaney
they/themLawrence, KS ![]()
first-time zine maker, instructional, how-tos etc., Neurodivergent-creator, gardening, outdoors, nature, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, climate justice, how-to, DIY
I make zines about how-to’s on mending, foraging, community, gardening, and more! Mostly small zines, easy to read and share. Also maybe some art zines with collage work.
Jojoswhimsicalart
She/herWarrensburg, Missouri 
adult content, art, first-time zine maker
Fun characters going on little journeys including Buttshrooms and Cloud people. Also, zines about living with diabetes!
LD's choose your own adventure zine
She/herKC ![]()
first-time zine maker, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, poetry/prose/fiction, Collage
Choose your own adventure zine. A kind of day in the life sorta thing. More poetry focused. At the end it tells you that i took acid on groundhogs day so you can relive this day as many times as you want. The cover is made out of fabric scraps.
MonkeyDude Comics
she/theyKCMO 
art, comix, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Hi! I'm MonkeyDude Comics, an artist who creates webcomics and zines.
iiiii
he/himKansas City, MO ![]()
art, fandom, kansas city-area zinester, philosophy, spirituality, Collage, graphic design, Scifi/Fantasy
A visual exploration of the history of UFOs how they relate to paranormal and religious experiences
Parker Story
they/sheKansas City, Missouri 
games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Queer-creator, trades welcome!
Mini zines and hand-bound booklets | Zines about free queer-friendly clubs and community resources in KC | Brunch, park, and sunset spots in KC | Other goofy imaginative zines with houseplants and cowboy shenanigans!
Beetle Didi
they/themkansas city ![]()
art, comix, fandom, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, mini-zines, trades welcome!
My name is Didi Beetle, I make original comics and fancomics!
Rose Morris's Zinez and Claythingz
She/TheyKansas City, KS ![]()
art, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, instructional, how-tos etc., mini-zines, trades welcome!, zines under $5, pay what you can!
I mainly make tutorial zines about my hobbies (Clay, 3d modeling, slumbering), life things, and just dumb little zines. I also make a lot of funny little clay guys in my spare time, and they'll be at my table too.
Torrie Nova
She/herKansas City area ![]()
art, comix, kansas city-area zinester
I make colorful and thoughtful fictional comics and illustrations with a recurring cast of characters!
J. Marshall Smith
he/himSt Louis 
art, compilation/collaborative, comix, perzines/memoir, philosophy, spirituality, poetry/prose/fiction, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy
Good Girl Laika, Solace County - Art and comics with magical glowing fruit goop covered babies, unstoppable space dog Laika, fantasy worlds where the boys are all doing okay, spiritual angst and nice robots.
Heather Anacker
She herKCMO ![]()
adult content, art, compilation/collaborative, cooking, recipes, fandom, kansas city-area zinester, instructional, how-tos etc., mental health, mini-zines, gardening, outdoors, nature, philosophy, spirituality
I make zines about things that are important to me; plants, cats, mushrooms, pizza, mending, meditarion, love, death and big feelings.
Rootcat
they/themOverland Park 
art, kansas city-area zinester, gardening, outdoors, nature, Queer-creator, trades welcome!
If you are interested in the cute, creepy and curious aspects of life, you will love Rootcat. Find art prints, stickers, buttons and more that embrace the hilarity of being on this horrifying planet.
Anna Jo Beck
she/herChicago, IL 
identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Queer-creator, zines under $5, drag, how-to, DIY, Movies
I write how-to zines on life skills (personal finance, health insurance, voting, spanish grammar habit tracking) and movie fanzines ("mini movie marathons" on themes like Bong-Joon Ho, Drag, Shot in CDMX) more info at AnnaJoBeck.com
Noah Jodice
he/himSt. Louis 
comix, free zines, mini-zines, music, political/activism, zines under $5
My self-published work focuses on our social relationship to image-making and explores personal anxieties or complex systems through narrative cartoons. I frequently collaborate on community justice-oriented zines with both national and local orgs.
Joshua Ray Stephens
he/himSt Louis ![]()
art, comix, philosophy, spirituality, Original Characters, Scifi/Fantasy, Cartoon Future Fantasy
VENOMYTHS is Joshua Ray Stephens’ ongoing anthology of cartoon future fantasy. Equal parts sci-fi, fantasy, philosophy, poetry, religious revelation and silly ass comics. Set in a far off future in a psychiatric asylum that everyone calls Magic Moon…
Tigersheep Friends (Sarah & Colin Walsh)
She / her He/ HimKansas City 
art, comix, kid-friendly, Original Characters, Horror/spooky, graphic design, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy, Cartoon Future Fantasy, artsy storyteller
"Beautiful Monsters"-a Tigersheep collab about self expression through the different monsters that live inside us
"Horse Girl...Sort Of"-a nostalgic 80's story about a 10 year old girls obsession with drawing horses & how it helped empowered her
JAEXIN
they/themSpringfield, MO ![]()
art, comix, cooking, recipes, fandom, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, music, Neurodivergent-creator, photography, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
JAEXIN is an epicene zinester from the Midwest. They could have been an influencer but decided to devote their life to bands, pixels, cassettes, and Pete Wentz. Critically acclaimed as ‘not bad’ and ‘an artist’, they make comix about the above.
MachineDean
She/He/TheyJoplin ![]()
art, kid-friendly, instructional, how-tos etc., mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, photography, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Collage, Original Characters, how-to
I do a wide variety of zines from digital manipulation/glitch art, toy photography, collages and drawings. :)
Jamie Kalen
He/theyEmporia, KS 
art, fandom, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, photography, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, kpop
I make zines about whatever personally interests me, be it journaling or fan works. My zines include writing, photography, drawing, digital art, and collage.
John Elizabeth Stintzi
They/SheKansas City, MO ![]()
art, comix, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), photography, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator
Zines, chapbooks, and books by award-winning writer and cartoonist John Elizabeth Stintzi!
Cole Galbraith
he/himKansas City 
adult content, art, comix, fandom, first-time zine maker, free zines, perzines/memoir, zines under $5, Original Characters, Scifi/Fantasy, New to Zines!, Turtles
Hello! My name is Cole Galbraith and I love making comics! I have two ongoing series: one a sci-fi/fantasy about a truck driver, and another about my experiences in high school. I also make single issues exploring many different topics and themes.
Al Polston
she/herPlatte City, MO 
adult content, art, Neurodivergent-creator, poetry/prose/fiction
Hello, my name is Al! I create zines starring animals in weird situations, as well as art books and a poetry comic.
Alligatoridae
He/himKansas City 
adult content, art, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Neurodivergent-creator, poetry/prose/fiction, political/activism, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Making zines about trans estrangement and rage, as well as the solace of emo nostalgia.
The Fuson Fable Table
he/himKansas City, MO 64110 
kansas city-area zinester, gardening, outdoors, nature, poetry/prose/fiction, trades welcome!, socialism, artsy storyteller, New to Zines!
My short stories include lots of fun dialogue, descriptive imagery, and doodled vignettes throughout. I spice up my writing by throwing in metaphors and witty humor, each adding to the tantalizing concoction I serve to the reader.
Cassidy Weaver
she/herKansas City! Jackson county ![]()
art, comix, fandom, free zines, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, zines under $5, Original Characters, printmaking, Love
My zines go from cute animals, to autobiographical comics and sketchbook compilations, to narrative illustrations. Whimsy is very important in my work and I am learning to expand that into my zines.
Nick Francis Potter
he/himColumbia, MO ![]()
art, comix, poetry/prose/fiction, zines under $5, kpop, artist books, printmaking
I will have two full-length collections of comics, published by Driftwood Press and Calamari Archive Press, in addition to several self-published RISOGRAPH zines and prints. I will have 5 different RISO comics zines, in addition to the books + prints
Sara Rieger
she/herIowa ![]()
art, compilation/collaborative, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), philosophy, spirituality, poetry/prose/fiction, witchy, occult, magic(k), artist books, printmaking, artsy storyteller, Personal Fairy Tales Told
I create small editions of artists books and zines that combine found images & text with my own text & imagery. I create my own meaning, but I like the synchronicity and variety of meaning imputed by the reader when chance elements are combined.
five.eyed (needs to be seated next to jaexin if possible! I’m disabled so we table and travel together)
He/himOzark, MO ![]()
adult content, art, games, RPG, gaming, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, Horror/spooky, Disabled creator
A new zinester who focuses on spooky themes! From recounting paranormal encounters with a bit of silliness mixed in to depicting the eldritch horrors that are biblically accurate angels! A mix of stuff for all ages and 18+ (censored displays!)
The Cryptid Collective
Kansas City and Minneapolis ![]()
compilation/collaborative, Neurodivergent-creator, philosophy, spirituality, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, witchy, occult, magic(k), printmaking
The Cryptid Collective was established by a dynamic cohort of queer friends and artists whose work traverses realms from activism and environmentalism to the enigmatic landscapes of the occult, supernatural, and spiritualism.
Buttman World Illustration
He/Him, They/ThemKansas City, KS 
adult content, art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Bright Colorful illustrations, and pulpy zines, action packed and full of details centered around everyone's favorite "Heart-Headed" fiend, Buttman.
Casper Warren Art
They and heMinneapolis and Kansas City 
adult content, art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Neurodivergent-creator, gardening, outdoors, nature, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, Collage, Disabled creator
Casper Warren is a Midwestern illustrator, poet, zine maker, teacher, and punk crafter with an ardor for nature. Their work focuses on mixed media drawing, queer liberation, and the moody beauty of growing things.
Isaac Duff
He/HimKC ![]()
adult content, art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, Original Characters, Cartoon Future Fantasy, artsy storyteller, Grief, Post Apocalyptic
Noose & Lemmy, a post apocalyptic action comic.
Ashley Shelly
she/herKansas City 
kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, Original Characters, Horror/spooky
i'm an ink-based artist drawn to stories about women and horror. i make prints, mini-zines, and comics about both of these things. expect to see a lot of surreal and creepy-cute imagery. (trigger warning-zines may contain sensitive themes/content)
Valley
She/HerIndependence 
trades welcome!, zines under $5
Comic zines.
Triangle Head Universe
Kansas City, Missouri 
art, compilation/collaborative, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Queer-creator, zines under $5, Original Characters, artist books, Cartoon Future Fantasy
The Triangle Head Universe is a cartoon dimension featuring colorful characters and speculative futures!! We’re proud to offer a wide range of collectibles such as zines, postcards, handmade accessories, vintage apparel, and more!!
Grace Richards
She/HerKansas City 
art, comix, mini-zines, Queer-creator, zines under $5, Original Characters, printmaking
I create zines including my love for bugs, clowns, vampires, and women. My zines are light-hearted, sometimes exploring queer themes of liking women and discovering myself. I create comics, and screen-print some zines and prints.
Lyds69
anyLawrence, KS ![]()
art, comix, mini-zines, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, zines under $5, Original Characters, Horror/spooky, artist books, artsy storyteller, comics about weird little animal guys
im an illustrator so my zines are often comics/sequential! im inspired by video games, animals, heartbreak, horror, and coming of age stories. more of my work can be seen at lyds69 across various platforms <3
Avery Remboldt
They/itsKCMO ![]()
art, comix, fandom, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), instructional, how-tos etc., mental health, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, philosophy, spirituality, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, witchy, occult, magic(k), Original Characters, Love
Hiya! I make illustrative zines of outdoorsy instructionals, personal stories, identity and mental health thoughts and learning, fantasy, fiction, things i love, art, and nature :)
Sio Gallagher
she/herKansas City, MO ![]()
art, comix, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, mental health, mini-zines, perzines/memoir, zines under $5
My zines and books are funny, illustrated autobiographical works from a feminist perspective.
rileyhaspowers
she/herKansas City 
art, first-time zine maker, music, Queer-creator, zines under $5, Horror/spooky, kpop, graphic design, artsy storyteller
New to zines but excited to participate! I will have a variety of zines, stickers, and prints featuring storytelling, women music artist recommendations, and fanart (kpop, furiosa, stardew valley)!
Reggie Herman
he/himKansas City ![]()
art, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, kid-creator, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy
I illustrate and self-publish large-format seek-and-find fantasy books, am currently writing a graphic novel I'll be selling the first volume of, have a riso printed comic I'll be selling, and will be selling some sketchbooks as well.
Gimmie MO
she/herWestbottoms KCMO ![]()
adult content, art, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, music, philosophy, spirituality, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, graphic design, artist books, Cartoon Future Fantasy, printmaking
My style is artistic urban esc street culture. I like to create utopias that emphasize self-expression with a deconstructive take. I feel different moments intensely and yield this feeling of balance and sense of wonder for all spectators to depict.
kitchenfloorcomics
She/her, they/them Kansas City 
adult content, art, comix, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, mini-zines, music, Neurodivergent-creator, perzines/memoir, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters
Hello, I’m Freddie! I’m a queer comic artist who makes zines about any and everything! I focus on taking scary things like mental health and identity and making them approachable and add a camp factor!
iiiii
he/himKansas City, MO 
art, fandom, kansas city-area zinester, philosophy, spirituality, trades welcome!, Collage, graphic design, Scifi/Fantasy, pay what you can!
An archival history and exploration of UFOs and how they relate to paranormal and religious experiences.
Genevieve
She/herKansas City, MO ![]()
art, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, gardening, outdoors, nature, Horror/spooky, graphic design, Scifi/Fantasy, artsy storyteller
I have zines that range from collages of my sketchbook pages, horror and fantasy themed zines, abstract zines with colorful imagery and compliments on each page, and many more! I also convert a lot of the digital artwork in my portfolio into zines.
Sleepy Ghost Goods
They/themKCMO ![]()
art, fandom, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Collage
Creating zines is one of my artistic outlets and passions. Each one is a unique blend and can feature : my abandoned artwork, heartfelt poetry, political commentary inspired by Adventure Time, and the intimate sharing of secrets.
Erica Batton
she/theyIndependence, MO ![]()
art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, Original Characters, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy
I am a local comic artist. I write, draw, and publish my own comics. I have a comic series I do called Panty Vigilante. I also have ashcans for a new series I'm working on called Princess of Mass Destruction.
Geekasaur
She herKC Mo ![]()
art, comix, cooking, recipes, kansas city-area zinester, kid-creator, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), instructional, how-tos etc., mental health, music, philosophy, spirituality, zines under $5
I’m kiara I’m a 16 yr old artist from KS/MO I mainly make zines about fictional characters, fashion, science ,music and my person mental health and identity struggles. I’ve been making Zines for about 3 years.
David "The Spoon" Hough
He/HimOverland Park, KS ![]()
comix, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, zines under $5, Original Characters, Horror/spooky
Hello! At this guy's table, you'll find some pretty cool zines about dinos, some humorous comics, and other goofy shenanigans that I can draw on paper.
Max Dlabick
they/ themMidtown KC ![]()
comix, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, comics about weird little animal guys
Max Dlabick crawled out of the Missouri mud in the 90s and has been drawing strange animals and comics about complicated people ever since. Come get some comics and say hi!
Shattermybones_art
He/himPleasant Hill (Which is just outside of Lee's Summit) ![]()
art, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, kid-creator, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Just a dumb teen that likes to make things
pixelburd
They/ThemKansas City, MO 
art, cooking, recipes, first-time zine maker, games, RPG, gaming, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, Sports, Original Characters
Creating illustrative worlds with a diverse, unique set of characters that each have a story to tell!
Tom Morse-Brown / Amanda Michael
Midtown, KC ![]()
first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, mental health, philosophy, spirituality, communication/tech
Three zines: one about my journey of how my view of God became less harsh, another about emojis and their significance in text conversations and another about Coptic Egyptian mental health and the stigma surrounding it specifically in KC.
Vivian H.
she/herKansas City, MO ![]()
comix, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, kid-creator, mini-zines, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters
Vivian is 10 years old — this is her second zine fest! She sells zines with original and whimsical anime-style animal characters done in a comic book style along with stickers and pins of her characters.
Cephalolapod
she/he/anyKansas city 
adult content, art, comix, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Illustrations about weird stuff and our relationships with the stuff around us
Jenna Merry
Any, she/they normally because it's easiest thoughLenexa ![]()
art, comix, kansas city-area zinester, Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters
I make silly little gay fantasy comics because I'm sad and they make me happy
Liliana Lozano
She/herKansas City ![]()
art, comix, games, RPG, gaming, mini-zines, trades welcome!, zines under $5
Comix blending adventure, fantasy and humor influenced by video games and anime.
Megan Cason
They/themMidtown KC (over by the Nelson) ![]()
adult content, art, compilation/collaborative, comix, kansas city-area zinester, kid-friendly, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, Neurodivergent-creator, gardening, outdoors, nature, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters, artist books, Scifi/Fantasy, printmaking, artsy storyteller, New to Zines!
Megan/OraMercury is a Kansas City Art Institute graduate as of 2024 who specializes in multimedia illustration and ceramics. Inspired by 1990’s-2010s web comics, console games and animation, Megans work explores queerness, historical, and fantasy.
lyle pukepolice
he/theyMidtown KC 
art, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, music, poetry/prose/fiction, political/activism, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, Collage, Horror/spooky, socialism, printmaking
PUKEPOLICE is dedicated to documenting the most unusual and discomfiting aspects of the human experience. The man behind the mask is Lyle Chafa, currently a junior at KCAI. God, there's got to be something more interesting about him than that.
Piper Koontz
She/HerKansas City ![]()
art, fandom, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters
Piper Koontz's zines consist of original artworks and stories that depict love, loss, and childhood memories.
Daisy Sheridan
she/herKansas city 
art, first-time zine maker, free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, music, Neurodivergent-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Original Characters, Horror/spooky, artsy storyteller
From my mind to yours: a collection of thoughts, dreams, and characters.
Late Night Copies Press
Minneapolis, MN ![]()
adult content, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), instructional, how-tos etc., mini-zines, Queer-creator, zines under $5
Late Night Copies Press is a queer and trans run micro press based in Minneapolis, MN. We publish non-fiction and informal research-based writing with an emphasis on local queer and trans history, queer archival collections, and queer artists.
TheinFinnite
they/themLee's Summit, MO ![]()
art, mini-zines, Neurodivergent-creator, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, witchy, occult, magic(k), Original Characters, Scifi/Fantasy
Art of fantasy characters, magical items, created creature "guides", and exploration of whimsy and folklore.
Kansas City Democratic Socialists of America
Kansas City 
free zines, kansas city-area zinester, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mini-zines, political/activism, socialism
Anti-capitalist, socialism, queer liberation. Info about our work in the KC area. Depending on the time frame we may also be collecting signatures for MO ballot initiatives, such as in the past the $15 minimum wage and sick leave.
Collapsed Lung Creations
He/TheyMidtown KC ![]()
art, compilation/collaborative, fandom, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester, mini-zines, music, Neurodivergent-creator, poetry/prose/fiction, Queer-creator, trades welcome!, zines under $5, Collage
I have a couple of zines varying in topics; one about the history of zines, one about the ocean, and I am working on a couple of music fanzines. I also make jewelry, patches and uncycled items!
J. Cornelison
KCMO 
adult content, art, fandom, first-time zine maker, kansas city-area zinester
Zines will be sketch compilations; zines categorized by fandom, a pet portrait/caricature zine, and personal work. Small prints for sale, postcard size- also fanart. Mostly fanart but personal work through the years will be in zine form
Charlotte Fleming
she/herSt. Louis, MO 
art, comix, mini-zines, gardening, outdoors, nature, perzines/memoir, poetry/prose/fiction, zines under $5, snails!
Charlotte Fleming makes zines about the small, the quirky, and seemingly mundane. The silly and the serious are both always welcome in her work. She's usually thinking about the ocean, drawing snails, or looking for a good tree to sketch.
FreakiJiki
She /herDes Moines 
adult content, art, fandom, first-time zine maker, identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), Neurodivergent-creator, witchy, occult, magic(k), Original Characters
I have been features and have interest in monster girl zines and fantasy character concept creation. formerly published in MonsterMindZine out of Chicago
Jess Reigle
they/themKansas City, MO ![]()
identity (queer/LGBTQIA, POC, feminist, etc.), mental health, gardening, outdoors, nature, philosophy, spirituality, Queer-creator, witchy, occult, magic(k), how-to, DIY, Herbalism, Grief
I make the Blood Moon lunarium (moon calendar) each year, as well as other locally risograph printed works about nature-connection. I also write zines on grief, herbalism, parenting etc, and paint about radical futures, kink, ethnobotany etc
