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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 3h

Yay! I finished my Kpop Demon Hunters and Demon Slayer mashup to debut at @kauaicomiccon THIS SUNDAY!!! Oct 12 11a-6p at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall 😊 Hope to see you there! 😊

#jonjmurakami #kpopdemonhunters #nezuko #demonslayer #fanart

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 5h

#inktober2025 07 - STARFISH • Upon entering the facility, Master Thief and Henchman 38 are escorted up to the 27th floor, led into a room, and the door is locked behind them. Inside, a starfish ninja appears, intent on eliminating our heroes. How will the duo escape this predicament?

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 1d

Comic Jam Hawaii’s Drink & Draw tonight was Kaiju Cuties • Lots of fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @napuaahina @banzaiboy @hakuai.designs

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 2d

#inktober2025 7: PIERCE • Facing the Deer Goliath, the hulking doorman asks for a password. He hints '14USP', which the clever thief deciphers as 'PIERCE', referencing President Franklin Pierce. With their wit, they gain entry and continue their quest for the stolen crown.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 2d

#inktober2025 06: Deer - Our heroes exit the sewer and quickly change into clean clothes to deliver the stolen crown to the drop-off point. When they arrive, they're confronted by a huge bodyguard! D’oh! A deer! (Not a female deer...) How will our brave thieves get past this new obstacle?

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 2d

#inktober2025 04: Murky - After successfully stealing the Crown, the two thieves flee underground through the murky sewers until they can deliver their treasure to their client. Henchman 38 has an unexpected encounter...

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 2d

#inktober2025 03: Crown - After passing the laser trap, the two thieves lower themselves on a rope from a ceiling window to steal the crown of Withingtown Castle. Henchman 38 loses his grip and falls, loosening a crown in his teeth. A dentist visit is needed after this heist.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 13d

Made some prints of Kpop Demon Hunters (the band name’s Huntrix).

Mini Con! McCully-Mō’ili’ili Public Library Sat • Sept 27• 9a-2p

Join @kyubikitsy , @sanoevil_collectibles, @daawgo, @jsyadao w/ @studiopyrodesigns, and @jonjmurakami Special guest @amykimbooks of the Rema Chronicles graphic novel

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 15d

Tonight’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was Hawaii in the media. I drew Checkers and Pogo, which was similar to Captain Kangaroo. Their show included skits, segments, games for kids and cartoons.

Also check out @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy @napuaahina @hakuai.designs @solocutart @___roncat___

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 20d

Happy Batman Day! Just a few toons with our favorite caped crusader I’ve drawn over the years ^_^ #batman #batmanday

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 22d

COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was ELVIRA to celebrate Cassandra Peterson’s birthday today! These were some quick 4x6” sketches I did :) Also check out work by @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy @napuaahina @solocutart

#jonjmurakami #copics #copicmarkers #elvira #cassandrapeterson #hawaii #ukulele

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 29d

Tonight’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw topic was Dr. Seuss!

1️⃣ My version of Red Fish, Blue Fish
2️⃣ Too much of a good Thing
3️⃣ Green Eggs & Spam Musubi

Lot of fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy @napuaahina @solocutart @hakuai.designs @___roncat___

Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Sep 6

We sincerely want to thank you for your incredible support during this journey! Thanks to your generous backing, we’re thrilled to announce that “The Duck Knight” will soon be published as a graphic novel! From @napuaahina @gootie29 and @jonjmurakami - Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ^_^

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Sep 6

13 HOURS LEFT! TO BACK THE DUCK KNIGHT GRAPHIC NOVEL ON KICKSTARTER! BY @napuaahina @gootie29 & @jonjmurakami kck.st/4oqeKaS

Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Sep 4

45 HOURS LEFT TO BACK THE DUCK KNIGHT GRAPHIC NOVEL! 😳 by @napuaahina @gootie29 & @jonjmurakami ! Mahalo for your support! We’ve unlocked a couple of stretch goals! Don’t miss out on even more amazing incentives, including exclusive original art from each of us!

kck.st/4oqeKaS

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Sep 3

Aloha, all! Sorry for the poor timing on my end! >_< I missed getting these 2.25" vinyl stickers in time for the Video Game Marketplace this past weekend! They just arrived yesterday and are now available on my online store at jonjmurakami.bigcartel.com

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Sep 2

You all saw the other Street Fighter variant comic I drew with Ryu in Hawaii. It sold in just 5 minutes! The buyer, @1upcomics requested another commission featuring Chun-Li to match the previous comic. It was a bit tricky, but I'm really happy with how it turned out! ^_^

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Aug 29

One more original 4x6” sketch! One week left to help with the Kickstarter for “THE DUCK KNIGHT!” Check out this all-ages comic by @napuaahina, @gootie29, and @jonjmurakami. Still more incentives! Go look! Mahalo! 😊

kck.st/4oqeKaS

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Aug 29

Aloha! Some of you saw me start this sketch where Ryu fires his Hadoken attack at opponents. I know - it's a silly idea based on the attack's shape! Yes, I know I wasted another variant comic cover 😊 lol - I'm selling this at the Video Game Marketplace on Sunday! Have a great weekend, all 😊

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Aug 28

Last night’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw topic was Peacemaker! (3 of 3) I was winding down

Fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy @napuaahina

#jonjmurakami #copics #copicmarkers #peacemaker #dccomics #puns #fanart

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Aug 28

Last night’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw topic was Peacemaker! (2 of 3) I didn’t watch the new season, but I drew the White Rabbit and paired her with Dumb Bunny from the Inferior Five. (I didn’t name the characters- look them up…)

Lots of fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy @napuaahina

Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Aug 28

Last night’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw topic was Peacemaker! (1 of 3) I drew Peacemaker & Eagly in Hawaii. “Do you really wanna taste it?…”

Great laughs with @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy @napuaahina

#jonjmurakami #copics #copicmarkers #peacemaker #dccomics #eagly #shaveice #hawaii #fanart

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Aug 18

COMING SOON! HAWAI‘i VIDEO GAME MARKETPLACE Sun, Aug 31, 10A - 6P at the Blaisdell Center! FREE ADMISSION! Explore local vendors, collectibles, and the ANIME SWAP MEET! Hosted by Lofa Lei and @umitoyshawaii. I’ll be there with Gwen from @fuzzys_corner!

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Aug 14

Mahalo Jason! ^_^

Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Aug 14

COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was the Zuckers Brothers movies. I love their comedy movies.

1️⃣ Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin from Police Squad (Naked Gun)
2️⃣ Johnny from Airplane!
3️⃣ From “A Fistful of Yen” from The Kentucky Fried Movie

Also Check out @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy

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