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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