Are you craving Halloween art, recipes, poetry, and more? Be sure to check out Planet Zine’s newest issue and keep up with their latest zines, released every other month. Their most recent Halloween issue was just released, now selling for $5 each. To purchase their bi-monthly zines, find a member or follow them on Instagram, @916planetzine!
If you enjoy the Prospector’s cartoons and poetry, you will love the (independent) zine club, Planet Zine! Together, they make collaborative, themed magazines every other month. This most current issue is their 7th so far, though there will surely be many more to come. Their zines compile artwork and writing from students at McClatchy; If you want to support student artists outside of school events, definitely keep up with their projects throughout the year!
Halloween is one of, if not the most, artistically expressive major holidays, and Planet Zine’s staff has taken advantage of it. This month’s zine is Halloween-themed, and it will surely be one to remember, as students went above and beyond to celebrate their favorite spooky festivities. Articles in this month’s edition include Halloween makeup, art, and even a delicious recipe for pumpkin bread. In addition to their regular poetry, cartoons, and more. Planet Zine’s artists are given total creative freedom when it comes to their work, every piece is handmade, from the heart. If you are looking to embrace the creativity of All Hallows Eve, Planet Zine welcomes you to celebrate with them!
If you aren’t in a particularly creepy mood, Planet Zine changes its monthly theme with every new issue. Some other themes the club has done include pride, botanical, love, and even under the sea. If any of the latter strikes your fancy, many are still for sale within the club. Always be sure to keep up with future themes and Planet Zine’s newest articles. Rumor has it that the next issue may be without color… stay tuned to find out!
All of the members of Planet Zine are either students or young Sacramento artists, they compile, print, and distribute completely independently, which is why your support is so important. While many of Planet Zine’s artists go to McClatchy, Planet Zine is not affiliated with CKM whatsoever. All their fundraising is done through selling zines, whether that be via Instagram or at one of their booths. If you do decide to purchase from Planet Zine, know that your support will go toward helping the club stay independent and unrestrained.
I have to admit my bias toward Planet Zine as I am a member as well; However, you don’t have to join the club to find its value. Planet Zine is fairly accomplished as far as zines tend to go. Their February zine, love, was put on display at the Kondos Gallery at City College along with dozens of other artistic zines made by Sacramento artists alike. Sadly the exhibit has already ended, but if you missed it you should keep up with Planet Zine on Instagram so you never miss another beat! They post all their events as well as updates on their hard work. Stay in the loop with Planet Zine to see just how high they can fly!
If you do end up investing in Planet Zine’s zines they would like to thank you personally and they hope you enjoy and continue to support their work.
Cover credit: Charlotte Carmona