From Air Force Vet to Comic Creator | The Story Behind MERCER by Jason Seibel
Join AJ Reimann on Talking Comics as he chats with indie comic creator Jason Seibel, writer of MERCER. They dive into his creative journey, the teamwork behind indie comics, running successful Kickstarters, and his surprising work with Kevin Smith. Learn how MERCER came to life, Jason’s advice for new creators, and his thoughts on the indie comic community.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Welcome Jason Seibel
01:06 – From Air Force to Comic Creator
03:13 – How MERCER Was Born
07:05 – Building the Creative Team
10:23 – Lettering & Learning the Craft
11:17 – Working with Kevin Smith
15:25 – Indie Comic Lessons & Collaboration
18:36 – Meeting Fellow Creators
20:45 – Future Projects: Star Lancer
23:07 – AJ’s Comic Plans
24:45 – Indie Creator Advice
31:15 – Kickstarter Challenges
36:00 – MERCER Variants & Rewards
41:45 – Comic Shops & Community
47:55 – Secret Stash Story
48:11 – What MERCER Is All About
51:18 – Jason’s Best Advice for Creators
56:26 – Fun Questions (Superhero Origins!)
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