How Star Trek Comics Are Made: From Pitch to Print w/ Heather Antos

from Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures · host Studio Tembo

In this episode of Continuing Conversations, Michael Dismuke flies solo to sit down with Heather Antos, the Senior Editor of Star Trek comics at IDW Publishing. Heather opens up about her journey from Marvel (Star Wars, Gwenpool) to reshaping the Star Trek comic landscape. We discuss the creation of the first-ever Star Trek comic universe, the massive Day of Blood crossover event, and the return of Captain Benjamin Sisko. Heather also breaks down the editorial process, explaining how to balance 60 years of canon while creating accessible stories for new readers through the "Red Shirt" line. Whether you are a hardcore Trekkie or a comic book curious fan, this episode reveals how the current "Golden Age" of Star Trek comics is being built. Topics Discussed: The "Choose Your Own Adventure" style Lower Decks graphic novel. Creating an "Avengers-style" lineup for the Star Trek universe. The return of Benjamin Sisko and the God Shock storyline. Star Trek: Defiant – The "Dirty Dozen" of the Federation. The step-by-step process of editing a licensed comic book. The difference between writing for television vs. comic panels. Guest Info: Heather Antos is an Eisner, Harvey, and Hugo-nominated editor and story consultant known for her work at Marvel, Lucasfilm, and currently IDW Publishing. Time Chapters 00:00 - Intro: Michael flies solo 01:48 - Meet Heather Antos (Marvel, Star Wars, & IDW) 05:10 - Lower Decks: Warp Your Own Way (Choose Your Own Adventure) 08:25 - Building a Shared Comic Universe (The "Avengers" of Trek) 12:55 - The "Red Shirt" Line: Comics for Non-Nerds 17:15 - Balancing 60 Years of Canon with New Stories 21:50 - The Return of Benjamin Sisko & "The Burn" 27:10 - Star Trek: Defiant (The "Suicide Squad" of Trek) 31:30 - The Editorial Process: From Concept to Script to Art 36:40 - The Importance of Outlining 39:00 - Writing for TV vs. Writing for Comics 43:40 - Upcoming Projects & Outro https://linktr.ee/studiotembo Star Trek, Comics, IDW, Heather Antos, Writing, Sci-Fi, Interview, Deep Space Nine, Lower Decks, Pop Culture, Editorial.

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In this episode of Continuing Conversations, Michael Dismuke flies solo to sit down with Heather Antos, the Senior Editor of Star Trek comics at IDW Publishing.

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