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Hi! Thanks for your interest in the Superfam big bang - we’re so excited to have you here!

While we hammer out details and taglists, this blog is a work in progress; pages will be updated as we get things sorted, and we’ll have it up and running by the end of the year!

What’s this all about?

There’s no big bang event for the Superfam!!!!!! and unfortunately both of us love these Kryptonians (and all the humans they’ve surrounded themselves with) so we had to. If you’re here you definitely get it 🤭

What’s the word count / art minimum?

🌻 at least 20k for Authors. 🌻 at least 1 x full colour art piece for Artists 🌻 at least 1 x full gifset (6 gifs) or 3 x images for Manip creators 🌻 We do NOT accept AI.

When are we doing posting?

Check out our schedule! [mobile link] Sign ups open April, 2025, and fics will be completed by January 2026.

Can I use a fic I’ve already posted / write a sequel to a fic I’ve already posted?

We are not accepting fics that have already been posted, unless the part you have posted is 500 words or less. For example, if you wrote a short headcanon post on Kenan and how he adjusts to interacting with Lois, and then want to write further on that concept via an interdimensional space adventure, that would be 100% allowed. However if you had written a 600+ word drabble on Kara being a horse girl, or a “what if Kryptonians had wings” AU, you would not be able to use that for this bang. The base concept of what we’re trying to do by limiting fics that have already been posted is to ensure that the artist & author match ups are random, and not based off someone recognising someone else’s work in an effort to get that partner. We want this to be a fun passion project, and a way to make new Superfam friends! This connects to sequels too: any direct sequel (ie. a fic that would require you to read the first one in order to understand the second) would not be allowed, but we would accept a spin-off or inspired-by fic. Think the Hobbit vs. The Lord of the Rings trilogy, or how all the Narnia books are in the same interconnected world, but are not direct sequels. Please just reach out to the mods if you want to use something that’s already been posted/want to make a sequel or spin-off to a different fic, and we can discuss it from there.

Are there any specific characters that are off-limits?

Think of the Bang like the fics / art are all issues from a Supers comic run: They can have guest stars, but it’s their show. While we won’t say characters are “off-limits”, we are making the limitation that if you are writing a fic that may feature another hero or team - ie. a Superbat or YJ fic - you either: 🌻 feature the superfam member’s POV at least 50% of the time or 🌻 the fic must be directly exploring the superfam member and their story and character

How are you running the posting period?

As the event doesn’t start until next year, we are going to adjust some things depending on the contributors we get and how the event runs, but! The major way posting will run is as such: When fics are complete, we’re going to check in with everyone via discord and see which of 2 preferences they have: If you want to participate in posting chapter by chapter, we will be enforcing a finalisation date - ie. that the fic must be posted in entirety by a certain day. There will be freedom to decide what the schedule is and how you divide chapters, but the “slow release” will still be a short period (ie. 1-2 weeks, depending on fic length). You would also need to discuss with your artist when they would post their art, and work together to decide the best time to link your pieces. The mods will also only be reblogging your fic to @/superfambigbang on the first chapter, and then when it is posted in entirety. While we will not edit the fic, if you elect for option 2, the mods will most likely contact you so we can check your project, as we understand a “slow release” is a non-standard way of running a bang project and want to ensure it goes smoothly.

The other way is, of course, the standard way a bang is posted; all at once / entirely posted on one day. Dates will be assigned while keeping in mind author/artist preference, however we will be trying to ensure space between each contributor so that the fics all get space to stand out ❤️

Can I sign up to beta?

Thank you so much for the interest! We’re going to see who within the event would like to beta first, and then potentially open a beta check in Jan 2026, when fics are complete.

Is NSFW / dark fic allowed?

If you write a NSFW or dark fic that’s completely fine, but be aware that the event is for all ages. If you write a fic that discusses sensitive or NSFW topics, we will request that any discussion regarding your fic be kept in the appropriate area on discord. If you violate this rule accidentally (ie. forget what chat you are in and post an implication of NSFW), you will be given one warning before you will be removed from the event. If you violate this in an extreme manner (ie. any nudity, explicit sexual references, explicit violence etc., in any area that is not the NSFW channels), you will be kicked from the discord and blocked from participating in any feature events.

Can we write for xovers?

As long as it features the Superfam you can write about whatever! Want Jon to end up playing Homestuck? Want Kon or Kenan to end up hanging with the Avengers? Want the Superfam to meet the cast of Invincible? Go for it! As per the other guidelines mentioned above, our one major rule is that it must be featuring the Superfam - this is a Superfam-themed event, after all!

Are we allowed to write more than one fic?

Keeping in mind that the minimum word count is 20k and we want to ensure that as many projects are completed as possible + we want to ensure match-ups work out, at this point in time writing a second will depend on if your first is finished, as well as how many artists sign up.

At the current point in time (and because this is the first time we've run a proper big bang together!) writing two fics will not be allowed unless one of them is complete or semi-complete prior to artist match ups, and the other has reached the minimum word count check-in for the artist sign ups.

Please reach out to the mods via superfambigbang@gmail.com if you want to discuss this further.

Where’s the discord link?

If you sign up, the discord link will be on the last page of the sign up form! However if you did not receive it, please feel free to reach out to superfambigbang@gmail.com and we’ll see what’s gone wrong.

We’ll also be running movie nights, sprints, and other games during the big bang period, so we hope to see you there! 💕

I just looked at the schedule - what is the November mini wrimo?

To encourage people to write and to make some fun interactive challenges in the event (and with NaNoWriMo’s unfortunate decision to be dumbasses), the mods thought it would be fun to set November as a mini writing challenge! If you sign up for the bang, you do not have to complete in the mini wrimo if you want to, but the option is there. The gist is, much like nanowrimo, a challenge to write a little bit every day - with challenges, sprints, and a badge at the end.

We’ll be aiming for 10k (350 words/day), so if you do sign up, that means by the end of November (and keeping in line with the other check-ins), authors will have 20k for the event, and will have plenty of time to edit and maybe start a new project! ♥

Who runs the event?

thanks for asking! that’d be @authenticaussie and @cer-rata. Nice to meet y'all! Please send us any questions via this blog or our official twitter, and we’ll get back to when you can. We hope you enjoy the event! See you soon!

If your question hasn’t been answered above, check our #faq tag or please send us an ask!

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Bang Beginnings (April - May - June)

April 19th: sign-ups open

June 1st: sign-ups close

June 14th: Authors - soft check-in #1

Check-ins and Match-ups (July - August - September):

August 2nd: Authors - soft check-in #2

September 20th-21st: Authors - hard check in #1. 10k minimum + summary document released for Artist review

September 21st-27th: Artists - summary document and project preference submission

September 28th: Artist/Author match-ups

Check-in two-fold (October - November - December)

October 18th-19th: Author soft check-in #3 and Artist check-in #1 (sketches)

November 1st: Superbang wrimo event (not mandatory) 350 words/day (10,500  total)

November 30th: Superbang wrimo finalisation / Artist check-in #2 (lineart / sketches chosen and in progress)

Finalisation, Posting, and pinch-hits (January - February - March)

January 5th: Final check-in

February 7th: Posting dates organised and pinch hits identified

February 7th-14th: pinch hitters organised and paired

February 28th - March 31st: posting

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We are happy to announce the prompts for Superfamily week! Superfamily week is an event centred around Superman and his family (close as well as extended) and we wanted to reflect that through our choices in prompts. Note that the prompts are not mandatory, and can be followed as loosely or as closely as you'd like. They are as follows:

Day 1: It's a Bird! It's a Plane! / Metropolis & Smallville Day 2: Across Space or Time / Friends and Teammates Day 3: Singing Stars / Hope Day 4: Red and Blue / Krypton Day 5: Heart of Steel / Civilian Life Day 6: Up Up and Away / Of Tomorrow Day 7: Free Day

Reminder: the week will run from November 24 to November 30, 2024. Make sure to check out the week rules here.

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i miss drawing this funky kid

edit: i added another doodle i did! smh how could i forget…

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[ID: An illustration of Kon-El as Superboy. He is half-turned and saluting the camera. Kon is smiling brightly with his sunglasses down on his nose and dressed in his suit with his leather jacket. He is backlighted by sunlight and the background is a dull blue. END ID]

sunshine guy I love him very much

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they can be best friends. they can be lovers. whatever they are, i am rooting for them

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hello! super interested in this! got some questions...how will the artists and writers be paired up for the event? is it random or do the artist pick which fic they want to draw for? can an artist draw for multiple fics? and if writer or artist have someone in mind they want to work with, can they sign up as an artist/writer duo?

Thank you for your interest!! :D we're super excited to get it started next year so getting questions is awesome 😎 ❤️

How will the artists and writers be paired up for the event? is it random or do the artists pick which fic they want to draw for?

Much like other big bangs, artists will rank their personal preferences from a list of anonymised fic summaries, and we'll try and match primary preferences so that every fic has at least one artist. Depending on sign ups, it may be that some people have more then one artist (but hopefully not vice versa). So artists do "pick", but if your first preference has heaps of interest and your second preference only has yourself, it may be that we'll pair you with your second preference instead. We want to make sure people get projects they're excited for! 🥰

Can an artist draw for multiple fics?

If you believe you can finish the minimum requirements, then we'll allow an artist to select multiple fics, (max of 2), but what we'll most likely do is if you want to make more art for some else you'd be totally encouraged to! You just wouldn't be their official "partner" - you could still follow the check-ins etc. but there would be an expectation that your partner gets first priority. We just want to make sure that everyone gets at least one fic/art piece combo

However, there will also be pinch hitters, which sounds like something you may be interested in - artists that fill in at the end, in case someone's partner drops out prior to finishing their art.

If a writer or artist has someone in mind they want to work with, can they sign up as an artist/writer duo?

While we can't stop collusion if you're really dedicated (😂), our personal preference is that artists/authors sign up by themselves. The mods think it makes the event more fun to really experience the selection process and prepping anon summaries etc. and it means more opportunities to make new friends :3

Also, if you're signing up as a duo then it's not really like you need the event to work together? 🤭 You'd already know of an idea you wanted to create with your friend ❤️ which goes a little against the basis of this event

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"Oh, Clark..."

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"You didn't answer the JL call."

but also

he's aware. bruce hasn't known a moment of peace in years

bg based off of this image!

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Doin’ dishes, learnin’ Kryptonian, as one does. 

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I adore the way you draw hair <3!!

Thank you so much! It’s definitely my favorite thing to draw.

Have a Superboy doodle.. Conners hair is particularly fun to paint!

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i draw the batkids a lot but my faves are clark and bruce. unfortunately, they are really hard for me to draw but at least i can draw the kid versions of them

i think…the kents and alfred did their best to raise clark and bruce. no one knew the grand destinies ahead of them... they were just two very scared and lonely kids.

clark's drawing was inspired by one of adam hughes covers for superman returns and all of the colors in superman for all seasons

bruce's drawing was inspired by...the way the light hit a street sign while i was driving around near sunset

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KARA ZOR EL Injustice 2 (2017) #49 art by Daniel Sampere

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Inktober day 2: Superboy

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what do you know about superboy!!!!

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Happy birthday to the kryptonian ever.

There's technically soo much more characters i could've added (Mon-EL, Kon, Krypto, JERRO THE MERBOY, Stephanie, literally the other members of the legion ) but I ran out of time. these are characters from the silver age btw (my fave comic era unfortunately hehe)

Characters from left to right

Lois lane, jimmy Olsen, Batgirl, Supergirl, Lena luthor, Richard Malverne, Superman, Brainiac 5, Streaky the supercat