James Burns
@jpburns.bsky.social
Somewhat grumpy comic book creator who lives in Athens, Georgia. I have prostate cancer, and have drawn a comic about it. Details on http://burnscomics.com
Local clown Mike Collins can't spell the state he wants to be a senator of.
www.newsweek.com/georgia-mike...
www.newsweek.com/georgia-mike...
July 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Local clown Mike Collins can't spell the state he wants to be a senator of.
www.newsweek.com/georgia-mike...
www.newsweek.com/georgia-mike...
I went to see Fantastic Four: First Steps today. I walked out afterwards saying it was 90% of the Fantastic Four film I hoped it would be. Pretty amazing that a corporate Marvel film got it so close.
The brief "Kirby in his studio" shot nearly brought me to tears. Blink and you'll miss it.
The brief "Kirby in his studio" shot nearly brought me to tears. Blink and you'll miss it.
July 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I went to see Fantastic Four: First Steps today. I walked out afterwards saying it was 90% of the Fantastic Four film I hoped it would be. Pretty amazing that a corporate Marvel film got it so close.
The brief "Kirby in his studio" shot nearly brought me to tears. Blink and you'll miss it.
The brief "Kirby in his studio" shot nearly brought me to tears. Blink and you'll miss it.
Working on page 39 of my latest #comic. I was proud of this panel, depicting the bouts of petulance and occasional anger I experience while taking ADT (androgen deprivation therapy). Not proud of the bouts, but like the drawing.
July 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Working on page 39 of my latest #comic. I was proud of this panel, depicting the bouts of petulance and occasional anger I experience while taking ADT (androgen deprivation therapy). Not proud of the bouts, but like the drawing.
Watching #francevsgermany, inking and lettering my latest page of my #comic. Here's the bottom panels.
July 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Watching #francevsgermany, inking and lettering my latest page of my #comic. Here's the bottom panels.
I've gone back to working on my comic about what happens after radiation treatment and you're awaiting the results, after nearly 2 years of #prostatecancer. Page 38, about planting banana trees.
July 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I've gone back to working on my comic about what happens after radiation treatment and you're awaiting the results, after nearly 2 years of #prostatecancer. Page 38, about planting banana trees.
July 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Thursday there’s a “Good Trouble” protest here in #AthensGA, starting with speeches at noon at the ACC Library, sign-making, and then a march at Alps and Baxter. @50501movement.bsky.social
(Here’s my sign)
(Here’s my sign)
July 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Thursday there’s a “Good Trouble” protest here in #AthensGA, starting with speeches at noon at the ACC Library, sign-making, and then a march at Alps and Baxter. @50501movement.bsky.social
(Here’s my sign)
(Here’s my sign)
Kirby used to emphasize words to influence flow and meaning. Not always successfully.
July 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Kirby used to emphasize words to influence flow and meaning. Not always successfully.
Preparing signs for #nokingsday here in #athensga. See you there!
June 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Preparing signs for #nokingsday here in #athensga. See you there!
3 pages from my autobiographical #comic "A Life Half-Forgotten," about my favorite birthday, my 6th, 60 years ago! A true story (as true as any memories are...).
June 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
3 pages from my autobiographical #comic "A Life Half-Forgotten," about my favorite birthday, my 6th, 60 years ago! A true story (as true as any memories are...).
Here are the two added pages I included in my second edition of "The Death of Me?," about experiencing the eclipse while staying at the Hope Lodge.
June 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Here are the two added pages I included in my second edition of "The Death of Me?," about experiencing the eclipse while staying at the Hope Lodge.
What I was doing back in 2003. By the way, I'm wearing Alex Trebek's tie. @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social @kenjennings.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
What I was doing back in 2003. By the way, I'm wearing Alex Trebek's tie. @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social @kenjennings.bsky.social
Here's a page I've been working on for my latest comic.
In it, I talk about all the trips Rebecca and I have taken over the past year (twice to France, and currently in Vienna), because, like I say, life is short.
In it, I talk about all the trips Rebecca and I have taken over the past year (twice to France, and currently in Vienna), because, like I say, life is short.
May 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Here's a page I've been working on for my latest comic.
In it, I talk about all the trips Rebecca and I have taken over the past year (twice to France, and currently in Vienna), because, like I say, life is short.
In it, I talk about all the trips Rebecca and I have taken over the past year (twice to France, and currently in Vienna), because, like I say, life is short.
Come join me and a buncha Athens artists at the Artist Pop-up at the @stanmullins.bsky.social studios on Pulaski. We’ll be here until 3pm.
April 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Come join me and a buncha Athens artists at the Artist Pop-up at the @stanmullins.bsky.social studios on Pulaski. We’ll be here until 3pm.
Come join me and a buncha local artists at the Pop-Up Art market tomorrow from 10am-3pm at the Stan Mullins studios on Pulaski Street. I'll be selling comics, fine art prints, and Athens greeting cards.
April 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Come join me and a buncha local artists at the Pop-Up Art market tomorrow from 10am-3pm at the Stan Mullins studios on Pulaski Street. I'll be selling comics, fine art prints, and Athens greeting cards.
I’m going downtown #athensga to protest that monster in the White House. The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing. Join me at City Hall at 1pm? #50501
April 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I’m going downtown #athensga to protest that monster in the White House. The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing. Join me at City Hall at 1pm? #50501
I managed to pull 6 #intaglio prints today toward my final 15 for my @uga_dodd_printmaking class. That’s about my maximum in a 2 1/2 hour class.
April 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I managed to pull 6 #intaglio prints today toward my final 15 for my @uga_dodd_printmaking class. That’s about my maximum in a 2 1/2 hour class.
Exactly a year ago I finished my last session (number 28) of radiation therapy for my prostate cancer. A year later I'm taking serious drugs, and awaiting tests in December that will tell me how effective it was. It's not over yet but I like to note these anniversaries as a way of moving forward.
April 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Exactly a year ago I finished my last session (number 28) of radiation therapy for my prostate cancer. A year later I'm taking serious drugs, and awaiting tests in December that will tell me how effective it was. It's not over yet but I like to note these anniversaries as a way of moving forward.