John Burkett (Fan Expo Portland A806)
@johnburkett.bsky.social
Making comics in Portland, OR! Creator of Feral Star and artist for GHOST Agents. Member of Helioscope. Commissions available!!
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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I will be at Fan Expo Portland this weekend (1/16-1/18) at table A806 with books and art! I would be delighted to see you if you're at the show. I am also taking preshow commission orders, so if you'd like an illustration from me, let me know.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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“Doctors won’t tell you this, but you don’t need medication for a tapeworm—all you need is the natural power of friction,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said as he dropped to the floor, lifted his legs high, and dragged his ass along the White House carpet during a press conference.
RFK Jr. Demonstrates How To Remove Tapeworm By Scooting Ass Across Carpet
WASHINGTON—In an address touting the practice as a completely drug-free method to relieve the common affliction, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demonstrated Thursday how ...
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January 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM
“Doctors won’t tell you this, but you don’t need medication for a tapeworm—all you need is the natural power of friction,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said as he dropped to the floor, lifted his legs high, and dragged his ass along the White House carpet during a press conference.
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⭐️📣Thanks to almost 500 backers, we’re only $2K away from our first STRETCH GOAL: A swanky, vinyl sticker sheet w/useful comics-making info for every physical copy backer! But only if we hit 15K. So talk the talk, and tell your friends! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb...
100 FAQ On Making Comics
Know the Basics. Avoid the Blunders.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
⭐️📣Thanks to almost 500 backers, we’re only $2K away from our first STRETCH GOAL: A swanky, vinyl sticker sheet w/useful comics-making info for every physical copy backer! But only if we hit 15K. So talk the talk, and tell your friends! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxb...
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Helioscope is happy to announce that we've relaunched our mentorship program. Our newest mentees are Claire Scott @jcscottart.bsky.social and Emilie Kelly @viewfindercomics.bsky.social. www.helioscopepdx.com/blog/2026/1/...
Helioscope Announces New Mentorship Program — Helioscope
For Immediate Release Helioscope Announces New Mentorship Program The interdisciplinary program pairs the next generation of comics talent with experienced industry veterans
www.helioscopepdx.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Helioscope is happy to announce that we've relaunched our mentorship program. Our newest mentees are Claire Scott @jcscottart.bsky.social and Emilie Kelly @viewfindercomics.bsky.social. www.helioscopepdx.com/blog/2026/1/...
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CLP is thrilled to announce GHOST Agents/deathray1, coming soon to Kickstarter!
We’re pumped to share with you an all-new collection of stunning spy-fi comics from our long-running series, by up-and-coming artists and written by Rocko Jerome, paired on the flipside with a brand new art magazine!
We’re pumped to share with you an all-new collection of stunning spy-fi comics from our long-running series, by up-and-coming artists and written by Rocko Jerome, paired on the flipside with a brand new art magazine!
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 PM
CLP is thrilled to announce GHOST Agents/deathray1, coming soon to Kickstarter!
We’re pumped to share with you an all-new collection of stunning spy-fi comics from our long-running series, by up-and-coming artists and written by Rocko Jerome, paired on the flipside with a brand new art magazine!
We’re pumped to share with you an all-new collection of stunning spy-fi comics from our long-running series, by up-and-coming artists and written by Rocko Jerome, paired on the flipside with a brand new art magazine!
Anyone who's talked to me recently knows I'm a huge fan of Cyberpunk 2077. Here's a Judy sketch drawn at Fan Expo Portland
January 17, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Anyone who's talked to me recently knows I'm a huge fan of Cyberpunk 2077. Here's a Judy sketch drawn at Fan Expo Portland
The hobbits are at Fan Expo Portland so I made this little Frazetta inspired sketch
January 17, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The hobbits are at Fan Expo Portland so I made this little Frazetta inspired sketch
Today through Sunday!
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January 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Today through Sunday!
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I've posted another page of my sci-fi comic Feral Star! In this post, I also have details about preorders for commissions at Fan Expo Portland! I hope to see you there. Cheers!
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Feral Star 2 Page 12
Fan Expo Portland is this weekend!
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January 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I've posted another page of my sci-fi comic Feral Star! In this post, I also have details about preorders for commissions at Fan Expo Portland! I hope to see you there. Cheers!
johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...
johnburkett.substack.com/p/feral-star...
I will be at Fan Expo Portland this weekend (1/16-1/18) at table A806 with books and art! I would be delighted to see you if you're at the show. I am also taking preshow commission orders, so if you'd like an illustration from me, let me know.
Cheers!
Cheers!
January 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
I will be at Fan Expo Portland this weekend (1/16-1/18) at table A806 with books and art! I would be delighted to see you if you're at the show. I am also taking preshow commission orders, so if you'd like an illustration from me, let me know.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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🎄🎁📢11th Hour Panic for the Perfect Present? We got your back! MAKE MINE DIGITAL! Arrives like⚡️for less than a tank of gas. Brought to you by two long-suffering comic book industry creatives who eat/breathe/sweat/style comix 24/7. Go here to spread cheer—> www.offregister.press/store?page=2
December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎄🎁📢11th Hour Panic for the Perfect Present? We got your back! MAKE MINE DIGITAL! Arrives like⚡️for less than a tank of gas. Brought to you by two long-suffering comic book industry creatives who eat/breathe/sweat/style comix 24/7. Go here to spread cheer—> www.offregister.press/store?page=2
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The Return of Steve Bissette's Tyrant for 2026 from Lighthouse Press #dinosaurs
The Return of Steve Bissette's Tyrant for 2026 from Lighthouse Press #dinosaurs
The Return of Steve Bissette's Tyrant for 2026 from Lighthouse Press
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November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Return of Steve Bissette's Tyrant for 2026 from Lighthouse Press #dinosaurs
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TODAY through SUNDAY!
Cosmic Monkey's Hand Turkey Sale is BACK!
From Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th, treat yourself to an array of cool deals at the largest and snazziest comic book store in Portland!
Looking forward to seeing you soon...
Cosmic Monkey's Hand Turkey Sale is BACK!
From Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th, treat yourself to an array of cool deals at the largest and snazziest comic book store in Portland!
Looking forward to seeing you soon...
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
TODAY through SUNDAY!
Cosmic Monkey's Hand Turkey Sale is BACK!
From Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th, treat yourself to an array of cool deals at the largest and snazziest comic book store in Portland!
Looking forward to seeing you soon...
Cosmic Monkey's Hand Turkey Sale is BACK!
From Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th, treat yourself to an array of cool deals at the largest and snazziest comic book store in Portland!
Looking forward to seeing you soon...
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Shout out to my studiomates at @helioscopepdx.bsky.social! These are just four of many artists I’m so grateful to have community with. Love you, Team! @stephenpellnat.bsky.social @stevelieberart.bsky.social Matt Bogart and @dylanmeconis.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Shout out to my studiomates at @helioscopepdx.bsky.social! These are just four of many artists I’m so grateful to have community with. Love you, Team! @stephenpellnat.bsky.social @stevelieberart.bsky.social Matt Bogart and @dylanmeconis.bsky.social
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Happy birthday to our amazingly talented studiomate, the mighty Jack T Cole! He’s on here as @newjackcole.bsky.social but he’s most active on patreon at patreon.com/newjackcole.
November 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Happy birthday to our amazingly talented studiomate, the mighty Jack T Cole! He’s on here as @newjackcole.bsky.social but he’s most active on patreon at patreon.com/newjackcole.
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find it; axe it
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
find it; axe it
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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@cosmiclion.bsky.social
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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...
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October 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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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