applying | technical | content | issues
Applying
Q: How many contributors are you looking for?
A: It depends on how many people are interested, but I’d guess roughly 30-40.
Q: What do you expect from an application?
A: See the applications page. I’ve tried to make this pretty comprehensive.
Q: How long are the comics supposed to be?
A: So long as it’s under 30 pages, it’s fair game.
Q: How old do I have to be in order to apply?
A: All contributors must be 18 by September 1, 2025. (Since this is the end of the creation period.)
Q: Will there be any prose fic? I’m a writer and I want to apply.
A: There will not be any prose fic in the fanbook, however, you’re still welcome to apply to write a script for a comic. Find out more here.
Q: I haven’t read the casebooks, can I still apply?
A: Well, yes, just as long as you’ve played Rise from the Ashes. But the casebooks are remarkably easy to find online, silly, and a good indicator of the kind of panelling that will work well with the fanbook dimensions, so I’d recommend checking them out anyway.
Q: What if I want to contribute, but my art is not as good as other artists?
A: Apply anyway!
Technical
Q: What dimensions will the book be?
A: The same dimensions as the official casebooks – 5 x 7.5 inches, portrait.
Q: Is this for profit or for charity?
A: For profit.
Q: Are you concerned about Capcom shutting down the project?
A: Obviously, yes, and they would have every right to do so. However, there being an extensive list of prior successful Ace Attorney fanzines (and reams of fan merch), I’d be surprised if Capcom took an issue now.
Q: Will there be other ways to receive payment besides PayPal?
A: Our team can work out arrangements on a case by case basis.
Q: Do you have any guests in mind already for the project?
A: Yes, and we’ve contacted a few already. However, there’s plenty of room for applicants, so please don’t hesitate to apply!
Q: Will contributors receive a free copy?
A: We aim to provide all contributors with at least a copy of the physical book.
Content
Q: Can characters who don’t appear in Rise from the Ashes be included?
A: Include your idea in your application pitches. I’m very open to the concept. However, the main focus will be on the Rise from the Ashes cast.
Q: What do YOU want from the project?
A: I’m flexible depending on how many people apply, but I’m hoping to get about 300 pages worth of enjoyable art and comics overall. There’s a lot of merch ideas I’ve had sitting in my big planning document as well…
Q: Will this be a SFW project?
A: Yes. It should be appropriate for the same audience as the games.
Q: Is shipping allowed?
A: This is not a shipping zine, and shipping should not be the focus – but if it’s some combination of canon/funny… Include your ideas in your pitches anyway.
Q: Are AUs allowed?
A: This is a canon-based project. However, especially for 4koma, Rule of Funny applies, so some canon divergence is fine.
Q: Are OCs allowed?
A: If you have an idea for a longform comic that has the characters involved with an original case (or similar scenarios), then yes. Otherwise, no.
Q: Are we allowed to depict the characters before/after the case?
Yes. Both timeskips and flashbacks are fine. In both cases, supplemental characters may be included as appropriate. (For example, an Ema-focused comic set at the time of Apollo Justice may include Klavier, Apollo, etc.)
Issues
Q: The main site doesn’t work on my phone/tablet.
A: This is an issue on Apple mobile devices – in the meantime, the exaltedfuzz.com landing page has links to both the interest check and mod applications.
