Free zines?!? You heard us right, all you have to do is print them and assemble them yourself. Don’t be scared! If you’ve never made a zine before this is a great way to get started with learning to fold and staple them. It feels good, trust us. If you need help, feel free to contact us.
Zines (listed in no particular order) generously donated by members of the Zine Crisis discord server for your personal use. If you enjoy a zine, consider following the author’s links to support their work!
Mini Zines
Classic 8-page mini-zines! How to assemble (video)
Booklet Zines
All Zines, sorted by most recently added
A bestiary of the west by Reagan
In the fantasy world of Scotade, the west remains uncharted. A follower of the dark lord Cyprian named Bartholomew documents some of the things he and his fellow minions have found. How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://instagram.com/catgirlsithlord
KERNS WORLD by Reagan
arachnophobia warning a fanzine centering around the scifi novel “children of time” by Andrian Tchaikovsky. How to assemble (video)
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https://instagram.com/catgirlsithlord
OPEN ME FOR A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING by Reagan
A holy book where the author is doing a terrible job at convincing you they’re god. How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://instagram.com/catgirlsithlord
Yves, Nightmare Angel by oralmenace
A zine about oralmenace’s character Yves How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://linktr.ee/oralmenace
What’s Up With COVID and How to Protect Yourself: 2024 Edition by Hazel Newlevant
Informative, up-to-date, and well sourced zine about COVID protections. Print on 4 sheets of paper, double-sided, short-edge binding. Fold it in half, then staple in the middle.
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Support the artist:
newlevant.com/COVIDzine
Maia by Juno Jupiter
“A short bedtime story about a girl named Maia who gained the trust and blessings of stars. You can tweak and change the parts of the story at your own will, it is up to your imagination :)” How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
instagram.com/junocat1890
My Favorite Historical Costuming Eras by Thorn Cake
“A mini-zine inspired by a discussion on a ‘zining Discord. Just a cute little piece to show the timeframes of historical costumes I really like.” How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://ko-fi.com/thorncake
How To Be a Tea Snob by Thorn Cake
“The first zine I made. The rough quality is due to this being a scan of a hand-drawn product as well as having stained the original paper with actual brewed tea. Feel free to color in the drawings if you like!” How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://ko-fi.com/thorncake
Legacy of Moomins Issue 1, edited by Juno Jupiter
A 16 page Moomins fan zine featuring fan art and comics. Print double-sided, fold in half (left under right) and staple to assemble.
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Support the artist/editor:
instagram.com/junocat1890
Rat Instincts by frankenart13
Classic 8-page mini-zine based on a poem about rats, written by the artist’s friend. How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://ko-fi.com/frankenart13
unique sorrow: restaurant edition by bumblechub
“A double sided interactive 8 page minizine mourning the loss of restaurants I wanted to visit but never got the opportunity to. Make your own graveyard by flipping the zine inside out. To view the zine on my website (including a screen reader friendly version and how to flip it inside out), you can visit this link. “
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Support the artist:
www.bumblechub.com
being nice online : what goes around comes around by bumblechub
“A 20 page zine about a little gratefulness activity I did in early 2020, leaving compliments on people’s social media pages. To view the zine on my website (including a screen reader friendly version), you can visit this link.” Print double-sided, fold in half (left under right) and staple to assemble.
Download PDF to print at home!
Support the artist:
www.bumblechub.com
fat mermaid lookbooks by bumblechub
“Two 8 page minizines with my favorite mermaids I drew as part of the #MerMay art challenge in 2020 and 2021. To view the zines on my website (including a screen reader friendly version), you can visit this link. “
Video on How to assemble (video)
Download PDFs to print at home:
fat mermaid lookbook first edition-Printable.pdf
fat mermaid lookbook second edition-Printable.pdf
Support the artist:
www.bumblechub.com
Zine Crisis Manifesto by Julia Gfrörer
Classic 8-page mini-zine that expresses the mission of Zine Crisis by the founder! Print out a stack and share far and wide! How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/thorazos
37 Zine Ideas from the Zine Idea Generator by The ZIG
Classic 8-page mini-zine that contains 37 zine ideas generated by our very own The ZIG (Zine Idea Generator)! Print out a stack and share far and wide! How to assemble (video)
Download PDF to print at home!
Support the artist:
https://zcmag.xyz/zine-idea-generator/
Nola Sketch Zine 2022 by Erin McCoy
A 20 page sketch zine with sketches of New Orleans! Print double-sided, fold in half (left under right) and staple to assemble.
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Support the artist:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/elmillustration
My Week, Full of Weakness by Kathrin
Classic 8-page mini-perzine created live on twitch! How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/KathrinFreudenberg
https://www.twitch.tv/kammerdorn
Safety Eject by Carmilla Mary Morrell
A 5 interior-page comic zine about an extremely online queer individual orbiting the Earth in an impenetrable space capsule! Print double-sided, fold in half, and staple to make a booklet.
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Support the artist:
https://draculavoice.itch.io/
Raw-Head’s Gob-Mag
A 16 page Goblin zine! Print double-sided, cut pages in half, fold each in half (left side under right side) and staple to assemble two copies of the zine.
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Support the artist:
www.famiconexpress.co.uk
Bilder, die ich bewundere Teil 1 (Pictures I admire part 1) by Veronika Dawydow
Classic 8-page one sheet color drawings zine. How to assemble (video)
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Untitled Zine (lilguy) by Veronika Dawydow
Classic 8-page one sheet with a surprising and delightful continuous drawing. How to assemble (video)
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Hominids Grotesques by Desdemonical
Sexy frankenstienian mature-audiences only comic zine! Print double-sided, fold in half (left under right) and staple to assemble.
Download PDF to print at home!
Mature Audiences Only
Support the artist:
https://deseretgear.itch.io/
Bio Funk 1 & 2 by H.R. Freud
Classic 8-page one sheet experimental comic strip zines! How to assemble (video)
Biofunk #1:
Download PDF to print at home!
Biofunk #2:
Download PDF to print at home!
Support the artist:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CommissioneeFreud
Some Robots by H.R. Freud
Classic 8-page one sheet zine filled with cool robots. How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CommissioneeFreud
We Are Magic: Sigils for Trans Power by Ezra Rose
Classic 8-page one sheet zine filled with sigils. How to assemble (video)
Download PDF to print at home! (itch.io link)
Support the artist:
ezra-rose.com/shop/
How to Draw the “Eve Harms Way“
Classic 8-page one sheet zine for those with “artists block”. How to assemble (video)
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Support the artist:
https://eveharms.itch.io/
Pup Surtr’s New Year’s Exhibition by Pup Tagus Knoll
Adults-only comic zine with pups having a VERY erotic New Year’s celebration. Print double-sided, fold in half and staple to assemble.
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18+ ONLY
Support the artist:
https://puptagus.itch.io/
Pup Surtr’s Christmas Party by Pup Tagus Knoll
Adults-only comic zine about anthropomorphic pups having an erotic xmas party. Print double-sided, fold in half and staple to assemble.
Download PDF to print at home!
18+ ONLY
Support the artist:
https://puptagus.itch.io/
Carrington Event by Eve and Daffy
Classic 8-page one sheet experimental zine. How to assemble (video)
Footer art by Raw-Head