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SPADES is a BkDkBk Zine that focuses on Noir Tropes and elements such as dark themes, cynical heroes, despair, and intricate plots.Theme: Black & White with a touch of color.

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FAQs

What is considered Noir?
_{Noir themes and moods include despair, paranoia, and nihilism; an atmosphere of claustrophobic entrapment; a nightmarish sense of loneliness and alienation}What is the noir art style?
_{In film noir, (French: “dark film”) style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and an underlying existentialist philosophy}What are some tropes and traits of Noir?
_{• Black and white (typical of the time)}
_{• Dark, low-key, chiaroscuro lighting}
_{• Harsh shadows}
_{• High-contrast settings}
_{• Ominous cinematography}
_{• Allusion over depictions (sex, violence etc.)}
_{• Significant and telling iconography}Does noir have romance?
_{Yes, romance in noir almost always starts out well, only to descend into death and despair}

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ATTENTION

We, at SPADES: Noir Zine, are currently loading our guns and getting headquarters ready before detectives arrive...We ask that you stay tuned while we work behind the scenes before we invite you to a night of high-stakes cards, hardboiled detective work, and gimlets.

Zine Schedule

Event	Date
Interest Check Open	May 11
Intern/Mod Applications Open	May 25
Intern/Mod Applications Close	June 8
Interest Check Close	June 8
Contributor Applications Open	Will be updated soon
Contributor Applications Close	Will be updated soon
Idea Pitches Deadline	Will be updated soon
Check-in 1	Will be updated soon
Check-in 2	Will be updated soon
Check-in 3	Will be updated soon
Final Deadline	Will be updated soon
Preorders Open	Will be updated soon

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Meet the Mods!

Sandishee
Head/Graphics Mod

Hello! I’m Sandishee. I’m an artist and writer who loves incorporating BKDKBK into pop culture. My favorite tropes are fantasy, omegaverse, and marriage cliches!

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Chibicharlie
Art Mod

Hey all, Charlie here! A writer, artist, and tea enthusiast - my special skills include making things just as sweet as they are spicy and moving you from joy to tears in just a matter of paragraphs. My favorite tropes are angst with happy endings, omegaverse, and miscommunication madness.

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0rabid_rabbir0
Writing Mod

Hello, my name is Rabbit and I have a soft spot for loud blonds madly in love with cute greenettes! My favorite tropes are, royalty, omegaverse, and dystopian universes!

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Rayne
C-writing & Social Media Mod

Hi, everyone! I’m Rayne, & I dabble as a writer & artist. Despite my multi-shipper tendencies, I’m absolutely head over heels for our Wonder Duo and the possibilities they bring. My favorite to write is definitely omegaverse drama, but I also love a bit of everything, especially fantasy, historical, & supernatural plots w/ happy endings.

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