STATUS:
EARLY PLANNING
PROGRESS is a for-charity zine celebrating Jayce in both his Arcane and League of Legends appearances. The zine will have a SFW physical component and an NSFW digital add-on.Proceeds will be donated to a charity to be decided after the Interest Check.
ABOUT
Progress intends to thoughtfully honor Jayce’s character, lore, and design. This zine acts as a loving spotlight, highlighting the beauty of Piltover’s favorite Golden Boy and exploring the conflict he holds within himself. The zine will be themed as a special edition of Piltover’s premier editorial fashion and lifestyle magazine, providing an intimate look into the life of Jayce through exclusive interviews, captivating fics, and stunning artwork. Whether you're interested in seeing Jayce in haute couture or reading all about his life, Progress will satiate even the most eager of Jayce fans.The main zine, PROGRESS, will be divided into 3 broad categories:
Golden Boy: Jayce Talis, as seen in Arcane
Defender of Tomorrow: Jayce Giopara, as seen in League of Legends
Possibilities: Alternate Universe Jayce
MOD TEAM
Social Mediakio (they/he)"I want to punch a certain Giopara in the face with my fist and then my lips. Not necessarily in that order."carrd
Art & Formattingtin (any/all)"COLD HANDS, WARM HEART, CAN'T LOSE. I LOVE HIM IN ALL HIS FORMS."bsky
Authenticityida (they/them)
Our team is additionally grateful for the assistance and experience of Kal, who will be advising us on our Finances!
SCHEDULE
| MILESTONE | DATE |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | July 7 - August 8, 2026 |
| Contributor Applications Open | September 1 - October 1, 2026 |
| Contributor Results | October 19, 2026 |
| Pitch Period | October 27 - November 3, 2026 |
| Creation Period Begins | November 11, 2026 |
| Check-In 1 | December 12, 2026 |
| Holiday Break | December 20, 2026 - January 3, 2027 |
| Check-In 2 | January 10, 2027 |
| Check-In 3 | February 7, 2027 |
| Final Submissions | March 6, 2027 |
| Formatting Period | March - May 2027 |
| Pre-Order Period | June - July 2027 |
| Production Period | August - October 2027 |
| Fulfillment Period | October - November 2027 |
F.A.Q.
What is a zine?
A fanzine (‘fan magazine’) is a fan-created, non-official magazine booklet which consists of a collection of illustrations and fanfiction centering around a specific theme. Themed merchandise may be included with the zine in bundles.
Will the zine be physical or digital?
We hope to produce a SFW physical zine with physical merchandise and an NSFW digital add-on. This is subject to change, pending our Interest Check.
Will Jayce Talis or Giopara be in this zine?
Yes! Progress aims to celebrate and highlight all variations and manifestations of the Defender of Tomorrow, including his character in Arcane, League of Legends, alternate universes, and in-game skinlines. All Jayces are good Jayces in the eyes of Progress.
Will trans depictions of Jayce be permitted in this zine?
Yes! All respectful interpretations of Jayce, including trans!Jayce or fem!Jayce, will be permitted in this zine.
Will other characters be depicted in this zine?
Characters with whom Jayce has interacted (Mel, Viktor, Vi, Caitlyn, Blitzcrank, Camille, etc.) or with whom people are interested in seeing him interact (Jinx, Ambessa, Vander, Silco, Darius, Seraphine, etc.) are welcome to make appearances, but the focus of all pieces should be Jayce. While Jayce is undoubtedly shaped by his familial, platonic, and romantic relationships in both Arcane and League of Legends, we'd like to give Jayce a chance to take the spotlight!In the NSFW add-on, depictions of other characters will not be permitted. The NSFW add-on will solely feature Jayce.
Will ships be permitted in this zine?
Ship content will be limited in the SFW zine. We would like to center Jayce as much as possible, so any ship-related content will be Jayce-centric.In the NSFW add-on, the only ship permitted will be Jayce x Jayce—no other ships with any other character will be included.
Will there be NSFW content in this zine?
The main zine will be SFW. There will be no explicit content, but inclusion of suggestive scenes or canon-typical mature content (i.e., strong language, mild nudity) will be evaluated by the moderation team on a case-by-case basis. Relevant content warnings will be included.Pending interest, Progress may include an NSFW add-on, Completion. Depictions of darker themes (i.e., dead dove content) will be evaluated by the moderation team on a case-by-base basis. Depictions of underage characters in suggestive scenes or positions will not be permitted in any case. Relevant content warnings will be included.