Exceptional is a rare pair zine.
We are a SFW zine, with a NSFW add-on, focusing on pairings that are considered 'Rare' in the My Hero Academia fandom.
Mods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Zine for profit?
Exceptional zine will be a for-profit project.Do we need a certain age to participate?
We require for all page artists, merch artists and writers to be at
least 18 years of age at time of application to participate.
There is no upper age limit.How will you decide if a pairing is 'RARE'?
Will I receive an email after apps, even if unsuccessful?
All applicants will receive an email, successful applicants will find further instruction in that email to join our
Discord for organizational purposes.Can I receive feedback for my application
The Mod Team will NOT be giving any application feedback.
Thank you for understanding.Do I have to join the discord?
Yes, for organizational purposes, a discord account & access to the zine discord server is required to participate.Are OP3s OK?
Yes! As are 3+ poly relationships
Schedule
Interest Check: July 1st - Aug 13th (extended)
Guest Invite: July 24th
Contrib Apps: Aug 15th - Sept 12th
Contrib Selection: Sept 10th - Sep 14th
Contrib Emails: Sept 15thLast day to join server: Sept 24thCreation
Check ins
1: Nov 21st 2: Dec 15th - 30th 3: Jan 16th 2026 FINAL: Feb 20thShop & Preorders open
April 20th - May 24th