Zero (Spanish magazine)


Zero is an LGBT themed national magazine that was published in Spain. 120 issues were published between 1998 and 2009. Zero was also utilized as a means for various famous men to publicize their homosexuality for the first time through appearing on the cover.

History and contents

Zero was published monthly and featured opinion, gay news, articles, interviews and tourism. Some months, the magazines featured also the ZDM, Cuídate, Decora and Destino supplements. There were also fixed sections including letters from readers and a section called De Zero a 100 that was dedicated to art, music, and theater. Each issues was approximately 150 pages long. During the magazines most affluent years 40,000-50,000 copies were published. Its headquarters was in Madrid. The magazine was also found in other parts of Europe, including Portugal, Greece, Andorra, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Belgium.
Zero started as a free gay magazine in Madrid until 1998 when it became a national magazine with monthly issues. Celebrities who have appeared in the cover include José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Jesús Vázquez and Jake Shears. Some of the more controversial people to appear on the cover include José Mantero, Joan Miguel Perpinya, and José María Sánchez Silva.
The last issue appeared in July 2009 and attempts to continue publication were abandoned in November 2009 as a result of financial issues.