MZS-APA
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| Title: | MZS-APA |
| Publisher: | MZS-APA |
| Editor(s): | I. Martin, S. Hutchison, Hutch, M. Lucas, M. Jacot, J. Little, probably more |
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| Date(s): | 1988 - 2010 or later |
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| Fandom: | originally Marvel, later general comics |
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| Language: | English |
| External Links: | mzsapa.com MySpace |
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MZS-APA was an APAzine originally founded as Marvel Zombie Magazine. They published at least 264 issues, with No. 264 being mailed in June 2010.
FAQ
What Is An APA?
An APA (amateur press association) is a collection of individual fanzines collected and circulated to contributors in a single bound volume. Members create and photocopy their "zines" for the entire membership and send them to a Central Mailer, who then collates and sends out copies to members. A roster of set membership provides contributors a friendly forum to exchange thoughts, creations, and ideas. Assessments are based on mailing costs only.
What Is The MZS APA?
The MZS APA was founded in 1988. It initially began as an individual fanzine under the guise of the MZM before later transforming into a full fledged APA. THE MZS APA is a creative community for fans of ALL comic books, fantasy, popular entertainment, media, science fiction and related fields. The diversity of the members provides spirited discussion on a wide variety of topics.Artists and writers are given creative freedom to practice their craft within the pages of MZS. However, you don't have to be a trained artist or writer to be a member; a desire to be involved in a unique level of fandom is all you need to produce your zines.
Monthly mailings can anywhere range from 80 to 300 pages or more, with a large percentage of the membership participating each month.
How Does The MZS APA Work?
The MZS APA is a monthly publication. Members must submit a minimum of 2 pages every 2 months. 25 copies of your contribution are mailed to the Central Mailer (CM) by the beginning of each month. The CM then collates all of the fanzines, binds them together, and sends a copy out to each member. Each member is required to maintain funds in an account to pay for mailing costs. Assessments are based on mailng [sic.] costs and generally range from $2.75 to $5.00 depending on the size of the mailing and delivery method (1st class or bound printed matter rate).
What Can Be Done In The MZS APA?
You are the creator and editor of your own fanzine publication; you can do whatever you want. This may include artwork, essays, stories, articles, interviews, humor, comics work, or simply mailing comments (MCs) to fellow members. MCs are one of the most popular features of every mailing because they provide you with active discussion and debate with other members over countless topics. Discussion on all comics, current films, political issues, current events, books and such have all been topics of interest.
Why The MZS APA?
There is a unique spirit among this community of contributors. The MZS APA is a group of like-minded individuals who share common interests. Semi-annual joint publications (a mini-comic, theme issues) are done collectively. Contests are frequently held. Members assist other members with projects and form friendships with each other outside the APA.In addition, each issue contains dozens of contributions full of interesting material about a diversity of aspects of comics and entertainment.
There are lots of message boards and other forums where comics fans can engage in discourse about their favorite titles and even some places where various works by writers/artists can be posted. But there is just something about the printed page that you can't get from those places.
More importantly, you're dealing with a closer circle of fans who share the same level of passion for comics and a lot of other related interests (anime, sci-fi, and all sorts of similar stuff). And lets face it, we've all encountered the immature jokers on open forums who make the experience a lot less pleasant for the rest of us.
How Can I Join?
If you are interested in joining the MZS APA, it takes only $5.00 to start your account.A sample copy of the mailing is usually $2.50, however, there are a limited number of extra copies available that I can send out free to anyone who has an interest in becoming an MZS member.
If you would like more information about the MZS and/or are interested in joining and would like to obtain a free sample copy, make a request to cmailer at mzsapa dot com.