Usual Suspects (Detective Conan/Magic Kaito zine)

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Zine
Title: Usual Suspects
Editor(s): sixclawsdragon, Ankh, jovalbarez, MeganeDoodleDog, yuzu8ame
Organizer(s):
Author(s):
Cover Artist(s):
Illustrator(s):
Type: Fanart, Fanfiction
Date(s): 2020-2021
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Medium: PDF, Print
Size: Letter size, 52 pages
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Fandom: Detective Conan, Magic Kaito
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Language: English
External Links: Twitter Tumblr
Zine Cover
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Usual Suspects is a for-profit zine featuring the cast of Detective Conan and Magic Kaito.

About

An interest check for a Detective Conan and Magic Kaito zine was posted on January 31, 2020[1]. Most notably, the interest check asked fans if the project should be for profit or not. Moderator applications opened on February 6, 2020, and closed on March 1, 2020[2][3]. Acceptance and rejection notices for mod applications were sent out on March 5, 2020[4].

The project was announced on March 18, 2020, as a for-profit zine with the theme of "digging deeper into as many characters as possible, and perhaps, find out what lies behind their facades"[5]. Contributor applications opened on the same day, and would end on April 8, 2020[6].

After mixed reception from fans over the applications guidelines, the organizers updated rules and provided explanation on choices made on the project organization on March 21, 2020[7]. They confirmed that a majority of fans voted for the project to be made for charity, but the organizers decided to make the project for-profit to support contributors who could be affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants initially were required to submit only work that was Detective Conan or Magic Kaito themed, but this rule was changed to allow for applications with less or no existing work in the zine's designated fandoms. Rules for submissions were also changed to allow for artists to submit their social media account or Google Drive folder instead of an official portfolio. Due to the project's for-profit status, the organizers originally restricted the application pool to anyone over 18 years old, but this rule was lifted provided that applicants had their own PayPal account.

Moderator applications opened again on April 7, 2020[8]. This opening closed on April 19, 2020, and reportedly contributors were chosen by this time[9]. Throughout the creation period, the project's Twitter account maintained activity by posting multiple memes and trivia about Detective Conan and Magic Kaito characters. The project was announced to finish content production on September 8, 2020[10]. No further updates were made until December 21, 2020, when the project's social media account began teasing future updates[11]. Contributor and moderator lineups were posted, and a game to guess the zine's name was hosted[12].

Preorders opened on December 25, 2020, with the following pricing tiers[13]:

  • Beika ($10 USD) - Digital Zine
  • Ekoda ($18 USD) - Physical Zine
  • Osaka ($25 USD) - Insta Cards, Lanyard, Pins, Keychains, Die-cut Stickers
  • Katiou Kid's Mystery Bundle ($30 USD) - Physical Zine, 3 Random Die-cut Stickers, Random Pin, Random Acrylic Keychain, Instagram Cards
  • London ($40 USD) - Physical Zine, Insta Cards, Lanyard, Pins, Keychains, Die-cut Stickers

A giveaway was hosted on Twitter starting from December 25, 2020, to January 1, 2021[14]. Giveaway participants were asked to follow the project's social media account, reply to the giveaway tweet with a picture of their favorite character from the shows. The winner was announced the next day after the giveaway to be Twitter user laracrofts_[15]. Preorders were expected to end on January 24, 2021, but were extended to February 14, 2021[16]. The digital zine continued to be available for preorder after the deadline[17].

Physical orders began shipping out on May 22, 2021[18]. By May 27th, all physical orders were shipped out[19]. Digital zines were mailed out on June 7, 2021[20]. A final sale for remaining merchandise and B-grade items was open on July 30, 2021, with an expected deadline of August 27, 2021, while stocks lasted[21]. The project was declared complete on August 28, 2021[22].

Project Schedule
Start End
Interest Check January 31, 2020 -
Mod Applications February 6, 2020 March 5, 2020
Contributor Applications March 18, 2020 April 8, 2020
Preorders December 25, 2020 February 14, 2021
Shipping May 22, 2021 June 7, 2021
Leftover Sales May 22, 2021 August 27, 2021

Contributors

The following names were taken from the project's social media account[23][24][25]. The list may be incomplete or contain duplicates.

Page Artists

Merch Artists

Writers

Mods

  • Jade (sixclawsdragon) - Finance, Logistics, Head Mod
  • Ankh (Ankh_o) - Communications, Administration
  • Jo (jovalbarez) - Graphics, Promotions
  • Via (meganedoodledog) - Procurement Manager
  • Yuzu (yuzu8ame) - Project Manager

Gallery

  • Zine Cover by ajihaew

    Zine Cover by ajihaew

  • Full Bundle Listing

    Full Bundle Listing

  • Merchandise Listing

    Merchandise Listing

  • Kaito Kid's Mystery Bundle Bundle Listing

    Kaito Kid's Mystery Bundle Bundle Listing

  • Giveaway Graphic

    Giveaway Graphic

Fan Reception

The following posts are a sample of posts retweeted by the project's social media account about the zine.

Nym wrote on Twitter

Thank you! ありがとうございます！@dcmkfanzine for the gorgeous zine & beautiful merch Thank you artists for the pretty art Thank you writers for the lovely stories Thank you mods for putting it all together in such an aesthetic package

Love this so much ♡ 大好きです

The colours, page numbers, character nqme/creator name, side text, story title/summaries

The design & layout choice of this zine is one of the best i've ever seen (although granted i only own 7 other fanzines if that's enough to judge haha)[26]

Ikitsumi wrote on Twitter

I used my lunch break at work to run home and grab my mail and YES IT'S HERE 🤩🤩🤩 (apologies for the shoddy picture, workspace lol)

@dcmkfanzine[27]

LadyNefery wrote on Twitter

Just received this in the mail! The layout for the art and stories are brilliant! 🤩 One my favorites is Conan messing with his board. Thank you so much @dcmkfanzine and all the artists and writers for this thrilling zine![28]

References

  1. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/190578687024
  2. ^ https://www.tumblr.com/dcmkfanzine/190676947389
  3. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/611440090244333568
  4. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/611787042362392576
  5. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/612954053738168320
  6. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/612957460355055616
  7. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/613230316590628864
  8. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1247435437360087043
  9. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/615889427524386816
  10. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/628722053124587520
  11. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/638143332946690048
  12. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1342219099368132608
  13. ^ https://twitter.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1342379688467943425
  14. ^ https://dcmkfanzine.tumblr.com/post/638548495730720768
  15. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1345464957647785985
  16. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1353690721254060032
  17. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1362290607025225728
  18. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1396181017082286083
  19. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1398100863575416833
  20. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1401941775938244612
  21. ^ https://twitter.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1421313375926067202
  22. ^ https://x.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1431682919534415872
  23. ^ https://twitter.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1341380653867143168
  24. ^ https://twitter.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1341610887233171458
  25. ^ https://twitter.com/dcmkfanzine/status/1341758402825920514
  26. ^ https://twitter.com/NymphTheTemplar/status/1398057533735120898
  27. ^ https://x.com/Ikitsumi/status/1398703117731049481
  28. ^ https://x.com/LNefery/status/1399913222426271747
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