Beneath the Cape
Superheroes Anthology Submission Call
MLR Press
They walk through the shadows, fighting for a world that sees them through the filter of a mask. They might be strengthened by will, like Batman or the Scarlet Pimpernel.
They might be strengthened by magic, like John Constantine or Doctor Strange. They may be strengthened by science, like Iron Man or Spiderman. These are the Superheros.
Something has called them to fight; a desire for justice, a sense of responsibility, a hunger for revenge. Perhaps the greatest irony is that from behind a mask, they can show who they really are.
And, as dangerous as it can be to fight, it can be even more dangerous to love, whether that love is a fellow hero, a plucky reporter, a staunch sidekick, or even a brooding nemesis.
Submissions should:
– Have at least one Superhero or Supervillain as the main character.
– Have a romantic entanglement as a major plot element.
– Be a minimum of 10k, maximum of 40k.
– Actual superpowers are not necessary, but there must be something that makes the main character extraordinary enough to be considered ‘super’.
– Any subgenre is welcome and all prohibitive guidelines are observed.
Release Date: September 2013
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2013
Submit Completed Submissions to special_submissions@mlrpress.com
Any questions can be sent to Kris Jacen at KrisJacen@mlrpress.com
