Superheroes Super Problems

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Superheroes, Super Problems is an original anthology seeking superhero-centered fiction and poetry across several speculative and genre categories.

Response time info: Final acceptances or rejections by December 2026

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Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryRomanceHumorEligibility requirementsCloses Oct 15Pays: 8¢/word on acceptance.

Open to: Original stories that have never been published in any format; one story per person; no simultaneous submissions; superhero or superpowers must be central; no copyrighted characters or worlds; writer must attest that the work is their own and contains no appreciable AI-generated content.

Original, unpublished stories up to 5,000 words, with a superhero or superpower central to the story; fantasy, science fiction, horror, suspense, humor, or romance, appropriate for PG-13. Original characters only; no copyrighted characters or worlds. One submission per person and no simultaneous submissions.

poetryScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryRomanceHumorEligibility requirementsCloses Oct 15Pays: 8¢/word on acceptance.

Open to: Original poems that have never been published in any format; one poem per person; no simultaneous submissions; superhero or superpowers must be central; no copyrighted characters or worlds; writer must attest that the work is their own and contains no appreciable AI-generated content.

Original, unpublished poetry up to 5,000 words, with a superhero or superpower central to the poem; fantasy, science fiction, horror, suspense, humor, or romance, appropriate for PG-13. Original characters only; no copyrighted characters or worlds. One submission per person and no simultaneous submissions.

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