John Burkett
@johnburkett.bsky.social
Making comics in Portland, OR! Creator of Feral Star and artist for GHOST Agents, both published by Cosmic Lion Productons. Member of Helioscope.
https://www.johnburkettstudio.com/portfolio
Read my sci-fi comic Feral Star
https://johnburkett.substack.com/
https://www.johnburkettstudio.com/portfolio
Read my sci-fi comic Feral Star
https://johnburkett.substack.com/
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John Burkett
@johnburkett.bsky.social
· Sep 22
Hey Folks, I have posted another page of my sci-fi comic Feral Star! I also wrote a little follow up to Rose City Comic Con. Check it out!
johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...
johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...
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Psst: Helioscope has a WHOLE BUNCH of books & prints & original art on sale right now, for…pre-Black Friday, I guess? Many, many items are at 20% off. Go take a look! www.etsy.com/shop/Heliosc...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Psst: Helioscope has a WHOLE BUNCH of books & prints & original art on sale right now, for…pre-Black Friday, I guess? Many, many items are at 20% off. Go take a look! www.etsy.com/shop/Heliosc...
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Reminder: project proposals for the Lucy Shelton Caswell Research Award for 2026 are due in two weeks.
cartoons.osu.edu/collections-... Up to $2,500 for researchers (US only) who needs to travel to Columbus, Ohio to use the collections of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.
cartoons.osu.edu/collections-... Up to $2,500 for researchers (US only) who needs to travel to Columbus, Ohio to use the collections of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.
Lucy Shelton Caswell Research Award
cartoons.osu.edu
November 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Reminder: project proposals for the Lucy Shelton Caswell Research Award for 2026 are due in two weeks.
cartoons.osu.edu/collections-... Up to $2,500 for researchers (US only) who needs to travel to Columbus, Ohio to use the collections of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.
cartoons.osu.edu/collections-... Up to $2,500 for researchers (US only) who needs to travel to Columbus, Ohio to use the collections of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.
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New in our etsy shop: Harley and Ivy sketchcard by Steve Lieber and Erika Moen! Affordable original art, direct from the artists! @stevelieberart.bsky.social @erikamoen.bsky.social
helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4404...
helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4404...
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New in our etsy shop: Harley and Ivy sketchcard by Steve Lieber and Erika Moen! Affordable original art, direct from the artists! @stevelieberart.bsky.social @erikamoen.bsky.social
helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4404...
helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4404...
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Books with Pictures is an irreplaceable part of the comics community! www.gofundme.com/f/keep-books...
Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now, organized by Katie Pryde
Dear friends: I need your help.
I’m proud of everything Books with Pictures… Katie Pryde needs your support for Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now
www.gofundme.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Books with Pictures is an irreplaceable part of the comics community! www.gofundme.com/f/keep-books...
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I made a fun short about how artist @stevelieberart.bsky.social used his studiomates as reference in his and @mattfraction.bsky.social series “Superman’s Pall Jimmy Olsen". www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0Re...
The Real People Behind Jimmy Olsen
YouTube video by Helioscope PDX
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I made a fun short about how artist @stevelieberart.bsky.social used his studiomates as reference in his and @mattfraction.bsky.social series “Superman’s Pall Jimmy Olsen". www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0Re...
Tomorrow, November 15th is the Grit City Comics Show in Tacoma, WA! I'll be tabling with new art, and books! This is one of the last comic shows that is truly focused on comics. If you're at the show, stop by table AA10 and say "hi"
@cosmiclion.bsky.social
gritcitycomicshow.com?gad_source=1...
@cosmiclion.bsky.social
gritcitycomicshow.com?gad_source=1...
November 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Tomorrow, November 15th is the Grit City Comics Show in Tacoma, WA! I'll be tabling with new art, and books! This is one of the last comic shows that is truly focused on comics. If you're at the show, stop by table AA10 and say "hi"
@cosmiclion.bsky.social
gritcitycomicshow.com?gad_source=1...
@cosmiclion.bsky.social
gritcitycomicshow.com?gad_source=1...
It's been a while since I've posted up a blog, but I assure you, I'm doing stuff. You can read about it here!
Big November Update - John Burkett’s Feral Star share.google/ZUa9fKobEWMH...
Big November Update - John Burkett’s Feral Star share.google/ZUa9fKobEWMH...
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
It's been a while since I've posted up a blog, but I assure you, I'm doing stuff. You can read about it here!
Big November Update - John Burkett’s Feral Star share.google/ZUa9fKobEWMH...
Big November Update - John Burkett’s Feral Star share.google/ZUa9fKobEWMH...
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I was too sick to attend but The NorthWest Museum of Cartoon Arts @nwmoca.bsky.social had a ribbon cutting ceremony today and a bunch of people who appeared in my Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen cover posed in front of it!
November 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I was too sick to attend but The NorthWest Museum of Cartoon Arts @nwmoca.bsky.social had a ribbon cutting ceremony today and a bunch of people who appeared in my Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen cover posed in front of it!
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In my never-ending quest to get Little Charlotte's Grand Adventure on as many webcomic sites/apps as possible, it is now available to read on NamiComi! (Gimme a bit to get it fully caught up tho'!) :)
#comics #comicoop #NamiComi
In my never-ending quest to get Little Charlotte's Grand Adventure on as many webcomic sites/apps as possible, it is now available to read on NamiComi! (Gimme a bit to get it fully caught up tho'!) :)
#comics #comicoop #NamiComi
Little Charlotte's Grand Adventure - NamiComi
Charlotte finds herself trapped in a strange and magical land, separated from her parents! Will she be able to overcome all manner of mythical monster to find her way back home? Find out in the ongoin...
namicomi.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
namicomi.com/en/title/zFw...
In my never-ending quest to get Little Charlotte's Grand Adventure on as many webcomic sites/apps as possible, it is now available to read on NamiComi! (Gimme a bit to get it fully caught up tho'!) :)
#comics #comicoop #NamiComi
In my never-ending quest to get Little Charlotte's Grand Adventure on as many webcomic sites/apps as possible, it is now available to read on NamiComi! (Gimme a bit to get it fully caught up tho'!) :)
#comics #comicoop #NamiComi
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Made a new autobio comic about making art with @dylanmeconis.bsky.social's five year old kid!
I also got a bit sentimental in the blog part because in the TWO DECADES I've been drawing Dylan in my comics, this is the first time I drew her as a mom 🥲
Patrons only:
www.patreon.com/posts/141989...
I also got a bit sentimental in the blog part because in the TWO DECADES I've been drawing Dylan in my comics, this is the first time I drew her as a mom 🥲
Patrons only:
www.patreon.com/posts/141989...
October 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Made a new autobio comic about making art with @dylanmeconis.bsky.social's five year old kid!
I also got a bit sentimental in the blog part because in the TWO DECADES I've been drawing Dylan in my comics, this is the first time I drew her as a mom 🥲
Patrons only:
www.patreon.com/posts/141989...
I also got a bit sentimental in the blog part because in the TWO DECADES I've been drawing Dylan in my comics, this is the first time I drew her as a mom 🥲
Patrons only:
www.patreon.com/posts/141989...
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We're four backers away from 100! Can you get us there? I bet you can!
I painted the cover and there are a BUNCH of amazing stories inside! Plus more rad art and a secret surprise for backing as much as $1!
Go! Go sign up!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...
I painted the cover and there are a BUNCH of amazing stories inside! Plus more rad art and a secret surprise for backing as much as $1!
Go! Go sign up!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...
S.E. Ransdell's Curiouser & Curiouser: Tales from Beyond
Volume 2 of S.E. Ransdell's illustrated erotic horror and dark tales from the other side- of the veil, of sanity, and of revenge.
www.kickstarter.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We're four backers away from 100! Can you get us there? I bet you can!
I painted the cover and there are a BUNCH of amazing stories inside! Plus more rad art and a secret surprise for backing as much as $1!
Go! Go sign up!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...
I painted the cover and there are a BUNCH of amazing stories inside! Plus more rad art and a secret surprise for backing as much as $1!
Go! Go sign up!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...
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Spoke to @brianmbendis.bsky.social’s comics students yesterday & thought some might appreciate this! My colleague @lubellwoo.bsky.social made a great video with advice for graphic novel writers on how to work with an artist. Tons of useful stuff in just 4 minutes! youtu.be/mXO1z3HrIF0 (cont)
How to Think Like an Artist When Writing for Comics (with Lucy Bellwood)
YouTube video by Helioscope PDX
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Spoke to @brianmbendis.bsky.social’s comics students yesterday & thought some might appreciate this! My colleague @lubellwoo.bsky.social made a great video with advice for graphic novel writers on how to work with an artist. Tons of useful stuff in just 4 minutes! youtu.be/mXO1z3HrIF0 (cont)
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God I love drawing this guy. And Swamp Thing is fun to draw, too.
This piece is available in the Helioscope etsy shop, along with Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, and Underground, and many, many books and pictures written and drawn by other folks in the studio!
helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4387...
This piece is available in the Helioscope etsy shop, along with Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, and Underground, and many, many books and pictures written and drawn by other folks in the studio!
helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4387...
October 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
God I love drawing this guy. And Swamp Thing is fun to draw, too.
This piece is available in the Helioscope etsy shop, along with Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, and Underground, and many, many books and pictures written and drawn by other folks in the studio!
helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4387...
This piece is available in the Helioscope etsy shop, along with Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, and Underground, and many, many books and pictures written and drawn by other folks in the studio!
helioscopepdx.etsy.com/listing/4387...
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Holy Cow! I'm nearly halfway to my initial funding goal for ANTIMATTER, my new one-man anthology of creator-owned comix. If you haven't yet -- please check out my campaign!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...
ANTIMATTER
A One-Man-thology of Dean Haspiel Deep Cuts
www.kickstarter.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Holy Cow! I'm nearly halfway to my initial funding goal for ANTIMATTER, my new one-man anthology of creator-owned comix. If you haven't yet -- please check out my campaign!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...
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EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!!
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
Reading Rainbow Is Back, With Mychal the Librarian Hosting! - Reactor
The butterfly is back in the sky; can’t wait to fly twice as high.
reactormag.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!!
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
reactormag.com/reading-rain...
I admit to being a wimp who will sometimes use an umbrella
"Subdue the real domestic terrorists—i.e., drivers who don’t know how to merge onto I-5."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/way...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/way...
Ways the National Guard Can Actually Help “War-Ravaged” Portland
“President Trump’s declaration on Saturday that he had authorized the use of federal forces to ‘protect war-ravaged’ Portland, Ore., prompted bewil...
www.mcsweeneys.net
September 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I admit to being a wimp who will sometimes use an umbrella
From the war-torn streets of Portland, a group of wily cartoonists and illustrators stood as humanity's last hope for (noun). A collective known as Helioscope!
go.bsky.app/4c3tB1A
go.bsky.app/4c3tB1A
September 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
From the war-torn streets of Portland, a group of wily cartoonists and illustrators stood as humanity's last hope for (noun). A collective known as Helioscope!
go.bsky.app/4c3tB1A
go.bsky.app/4c3tB1A
Hey Folks, I have posted another page of my sci-fi comic Feral Star! I also wrote a little follow up to Rose City Comic Con. Check it out!
johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...
johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...
September 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Hey Folks, I have posted another page of my sci-fi comic Feral Star! I also wrote a little follow up to Rose City Comic Con. Check it out!
johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...
johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...
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NYCC is about three weeks away, so I'm opening up pre-show commission slots!
7x10 Watercolor:
2 color - $100
Full color - $175
Feel free to message me if you're interested!
7x10 Watercolor:
2 color - $100
Full color - $175
Feel free to message me if you're interested!
September 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
NYCC is about three weeks away, so I'm opening up pre-show commission slots!
7x10 Watercolor:
2 color - $100
Full color - $175
Feel free to message me if you're interested!
7x10 Watercolor:
2 color - $100
Full color - $175
Feel free to message me if you're interested!
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Cosmic Lion Productions is here at CXC, and we couldn’t be more excited!
If you’re attending, you can find us at Table 105! We hope to see you there! Don’t miss out on all the awesome comics we’ve got for you!
If you’re attending, you can find us at Table 105! We hope to see you there! Don’t miss out on all the awesome comics we’ve got for you!
September 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Cosmic Lion Productions is here at CXC, and we couldn’t be more excited!
If you’re attending, you can find us at Table 105! We hope to see you there! Don’t miss out on all the awesome comics we’ve got for you!
If you’re attending, you can find us at Table 105! We hope to see you there! Don’t miss out on all the awesome comics we’ve got for you!
Greetings! Page 10 of my sci-fi comic Feral Star 2 has been posted. Check it out. And, there are still a few copies of Feral Star 1 available at the @cosmiclion.bsky.social website. Get it while you can: cosmiclionproductions.com/comix-shop-1...
Cheers!
johnburkett.substack.com
Cheers!
johnburkett.substack.com
John Burkett’s Feral Star | Substack
A gonzo, sci-fi adventure series and a peek into the comics-creating process of an emerging indie comic artist. Click to read John Burkett’s Feral Star, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscri...
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September 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Greetings! Page 10 of my sci-fi comic Feral Star 2 has been posted. Check it out. And, there are still a few copies of Feral Star 1 available at the @cosmiclion.bsky.social website. Get it while you can: cosmiclionproductions.com/comix-shop-1...
Cheers!
johnburkett.substack.com
Cheers!
johnburkett.substack.com
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Steve Lieber batman drawing in our Etsy shop! Free USA shipping. www.etsy.com/listing/4346... @stevelieberart.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Steve Lieber batman drawing in our Etsy shop! Free USA shipping. www.etsy.com/listing/4346... @stevelieberart.bsky.social
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Leaves are beginning to turn--here's a quick reminder that I have an Etsy store!
www.etsy.com/listing/1682...
www.etsy.com/listing/1682...
September 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Leaves are beginning to turn--here's a quick reminder that I have an Etsy store!
www.etsy.com/listing/1682...
www.etsy.com/listing/1682...
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Now is this time of year when every working artist needs a second screen solely dedicated to the livestream of bears catching salmon at Books Falls in Alaska.
September 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Now is this time of year when every working artist needs a second screen solely dedicated to the livestream of bears catching salmon at Books Falls in Alaska.