Baby Steps
A Bad Batch Zine

Baby Steps is a non-profit fanzine centered around Clone Force 99 as cadets, and will explore their early days as batch mates.

About Us!

Baby Steps is a 16+ SFW fanzine exploring the early life of Clone Force 99 as cadets. From their first day fresh out of the tube, to their first mission as an official squad, this zine covers it all!A zine - shortened from magazine - is a collection of contents, writings and artworks in a bound booklet and is usually a collaborative work. Our zine will be available in digital and physical format, with corresponding physical merch. This zine is non-profit, with all the proceeds being donated to charity.This project will feature art pieces, short stories, and merchandise - all born from creators who love the Bad Batch.Header art by @mr.oddmod on instagram

Schedule

Contributor ApplicationsJune 6-22
Review period + invitationsJune 22- July 07
Creation periodJuly - Mid October
PreordersNovember - December 2025
Production & formattingDecember 2025 - February 2026
ShippingMarch - April 2026

Our mod team!

Bruna (she/her)
@Bad.batch.bruna
Project Lead

Danny (he/him)
@Zyphn
Co-Lead / Art Mod

Helo (they/them)
@Helo572
Writing / Discord Mod

Elaine (she/her)
@knight.of.the.galaxy
Merch Mod

Jill (she/they)
@QueenJiruDraws
Shipping Mod

Kal (they/them)Finance Mod

Vale (she/her)
@vale.myas
Support Mod

Poly (she/they)
@Polyphonic_garden
Support Mod

FAQ

What works will be featured in this zine?
This zine will consist of spread art and single page illustrations, as well as short and long fics, Physical merch will be included as unlockable stretch goals.
What age do contributors have to be?
For the safety and comfort of our mod team, all contributors must be at least 16 years old at the time of application
Can I apply for multiple roles (ie: if I’m a writer, can I also apply to be an artist)?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to apply for multiple roles, however the mod team will only assign you one role.
Where will the proceeds go?
All proceeds will go towards a charity that will be decided on at a later date.
I don't have Bad Batch specific pieces in my portfolio. Can I still apply?
Yes! Please feel free to apply for as many roles as you’d like. Although the mod team would prefer seeing clone wars/bad batch artwork within portfolios, we are not picky, and including other art will not decrease your chances of being accepted as a contributor.
Will this project contain shipping or OCs?
Any type of romantic or sexual shipping is not permitted in this zine, and only canon characters are allowed in this project!
How canon-compliant is this zine? Can we include other characters in our works?
This zine is canon compliant, meaning that Echo will not be featured. However, other characters such as Cody, Omega, 99, etc, are allowed to feature in artwork as long as they are not the main subject.
What is your stance on AI Art/Art Scraping?
The mod team will not tolerate any form of computer generated images and/or writing within the zine or Discord server. Any contributor found to be using any kind of AI throughout the duration of this project will be removed without further notice. Please refrain from sharing any AI-created works.
Will contributors receive compensation or a copy of the final product?
We aim to provide contributors with a full bundle of everything produced for this project, including a physical book and merch. No financial compensation will be provided, as the proceeds of this zine will go to charity.
Will you ship internationally?
Yes. Our zines will be shipped worldwide from the USA, however please note that there will be an international shipping fee that will apply to those who reside outside of the States.
How do I apply?
Writer and Artist applications will be open for 2 weeks. Click the link in our bio to fill out the correct form for the role that you are interested in contributing for, and the mod team will review and get into contact with all applicants after the 2 week review period after applications have closed.
Can traditional artists apply to the zine?
Yes. This zine is not restricted to digital artwork. However, traditional artists must ensure they can capture, scan and upload their artwork online at at least 300 dpi.
What ages are contributors allowed to portray the batch in?
Contributors are allowed to explore ideas from the day the batch is fresh out of the tube to their first day/mission as an official squad.
What is the digital deluxe version?
The Digital Deluxe version of the zine will contain extra, exclusive content that’s unavailable in the printed version of the zine!
What are you looking for in contributors?
Writers:
We are looking for contributors that can write to a strict word count while being able to write a story. We will also be checking more generic elements such as grammar, punctuation, how engaging a story is and whether it flows well or not.
Artists:
We are looking for applicants that showcase polished artwork with a sense of visual hierarchy and clean composition, including group pieces and complex backgrounds and lighting.
Do I need to make a portfolio for my application?
Creating a portfolio is not necessary. Contributors must either upload 3 of their best works, or upload a working link to a google drive/portolfio if they would like to showcase more artwork. If you upload a link, please disclose your top 3 pieces, and ensure that your links are working, because applicants will not be contacted back if they do not.
What is your stance on whitewashing?
The mod team will not tolerate any kind of Whitewashing in artworks. Applicants found to whitewash characters will not be accepted.