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Making the “The Cosmic Survivor” | Inking + Drawing Stars in Sci-Fi Comics (Ep. 1 of 5)

Making the “The Cosmic Survivor” | Inking + Drawing Stars in Sci-Fi Comics
In this video, I cover my approach to the drawing and inking stars in space , an essential element to the the backgrounds of this sci-fi fantasy series set in deep space and why I draw them the way I do. This is covered as I ink book #2 of my 5 part comic book series & eventual graphic novel.

– by Michael D. Koch
(originally published July 2023)

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Making the The Cosmic Survivor | Storytelling in Comics, Nebulon & The Eridanus Supervoid | (Ep. 2 of 5)

Making the The Cosmic Survivor | Storytelling in Comics, Nebulon & The Eridanus Supervoid

In this episode, we explore the concept of identifiable elements for storytelling in comics and how that supports and enhances anything visual to bring the reader into your tale. Also, I go into detail about the very real and spectacular Eridanus Supervoid – what it is and why it’s the setting of my sci-fi space fantasy comic. Plus we talk about the supervillain of the series, Nebulon.

– by Michael D. Koch
(originally published July 2023)

 

 

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Making the “The Cosmic Survivor” | Creating an Alien Race, Hefatus The Air Titan & Helios | (Ep. 3 of 5)

Making the The Cosmic Survivor | Storytelling in Comics, Nebulon & The Eridanus Supervoid (Ep 3 of 5)

In this YouTube episode, I reveal the inspiration and process  for creating the unique alien and Star Knight, Hefatus, known also as the “The Air Titan”. We visit his home planet Helios on the edge of the Supervoid where this retired Star Knight may be tasked to defend it if all else fails against Nebulon.

– by Michael D. Koch

(originally published July 2023)

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Making the “The Cosmic Survivor” | Ancient Greece, The Space Witch Veritas & the Starcave | (Ep. 4 of 5)

Making the “The Cosmic Survivor” | Ancient Greece, The Space Witch Veritas & the Starcave | (Ep. 4 of 5)

In this YouTube episode, we look inside the Starcave, talk about Ancient Greece’s influence on this science fiction series, how story grows from just starting a story and learn more about the Great Protector – The Space Witch Veritas in previews from Issue #2 of the Cosmic Survivor comic book that’s coming soon.

– by Michael D. Koch
(originally published July 2023)

 

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From ebook to print comic: The Cosmic Survivor

It’s here! The print edition of The Cosmic Survivor: The Hunt for Nebulon #1 is ready. It came out beautifully, much better than I though it would for print on demand. Though the printer still has to fix the white sliver on the bottom of the book (that wasn’t me, my  bleed was correct) This …