Steve Honeycutt - Escape To Earth #5 & Finishing an Indie Comic Saga

About this episode

Steve Honeycutt discusses the final issue of his sci-fi dinosaur comic series, Escape To Earth #5, and shares insights on indie comic creation.

Steve Honeycutt joins The USDN Podcast to discuss Escape To Earth #5 - the final issue of his sci-fi dinosaur comic series. In this episode, we explore the journey behind Escape To Earth , from its roots in serialized storytelling to its cinematic, action-driven conclusion. Steve shares insights on building a unique world that blends fugitives, alien forces, and prehistoric Earth — while also reflecting on what it takes to finish an indie comic series. We also dive into: The evolution of Adam (The Zero Thief) The role of E-Ka and thematic depth Transitioning from audio storytelling to comics Lessons learned from completing a full series The Kickstarter campaign for the final issue If you're passionate about indie comics, storytelling, and creator-driven projects — this episode is for you. 📚 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/escapetoearth2/escape-to-earth-1-5-complete-dino-sci-fi-comic-series 🌐 Website: https://reptilianmedia.com/ 🛒 SUPPORT THE SHOW (BCW SUPPLIES) Shop: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use Code: USDN Affiliate disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code. 📩 Business / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com 🎙️…

People in this episode

Host: USDN_Chairman

Guest: Steve Honeycutt

Topics covered

• indie comics
• storytelling
• sci-fi
• comic series
• Kickstarter
• creator-driven projects

Keywords

• Escape To Earth
• indie comics
• sci-fi
• Kickstarter
• storytelling
• comic series
• E-Ka
• Adam
• Zero Thief
• serialized storytelling

Sponsors

BCW Supplies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reptilian Media, Kickstarter

Books & works: Escape To Earth #5

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