Jonathan Case
@jonathancase.bsky.social
Your friend/cartoonist! Dear Creature, The New Deal, Little Monarchs, Over the Garden Wall(s). + BatSTUFF, The Creep, Green River Killer, etc.. www.jonathancase.net
I grew up mostly without TV, but even so, I knew the value of Public Broadcasting. On this dreary, stupid day when the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, I shout out some of its heroes — people who made us a little more conscious.
January 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM
I grew up mostly without TV, but even so, I knew the value of Public Broadcasting. On this dreary, stupid day when the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, I shout out some of its heroes — people who made us a little more conscious.
Tomorrow I’m coming to the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Art for a talk and signing! 1-3 PM, Saturday, downtown Portland OR. Stop in and say hey, learn about comics process, see some giant-sized original art from Little Monarchs + other great display pieces at the museum! @nwmoca.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Tomorrow I’m coming to the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Art for a talk and signing! 1-3 PM, Saturday, downtown Portland OR. Stop in and say hey, learn about comics process, see some giant-sized original art from Little Monarchs + other great display pieces at the museum! @nwmoca.bsky.social
So looking forward to visiting @NWMOCA this weekend — and the full roster of amazing comics creators coming to the museum! Just look at this:
Our January event calendar is up! Check it out! @jonathancase.bsky.social, @mirkdrop.bsky.social, @mattfraction.bsky.social, @stevelieberart.bsky.social, @kellysue.bsky.social, Lark Pien, @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social, @brianmbendis.bsky.social, @oeming.bsky.social & @takisoma.bsky.social!
December 31, 2025 at 12:34 AM
So looking forward to visiting @NWMOCA this weekend — and the full roster of amazing comics creators coming to the museum! Just look at this:
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PORTLAND: Q&A and signing with Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social at the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Art @nwmoca.bsky.social, January 3, 2026, 1-3PM.
#pdxcomics
#pdxcomics
December 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
PORTLAND: Q&A and signing with Jonathan Case @jonathancase.bsky.social at the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Art @nwmoca.bsky.social, January 3, 2026, 1-3PM.
#pdxcomics
#pdxcomics
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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...
I had the best event last night at the Heller Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs. So many kind souls. I knew it was gonna be good when I saw the snack table.
Today I’m at library 21c at 11am, doing another event and signing.
Thank you to Heidi and the crew. It’s so beautiful here!
Today I’m at library 21c at 11am, doing another event and signing.
Thank you to Heidi and the crew. It’s so beautiful here!
November 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I had the best event last night at the Heller Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs. So many kind souls. I knew it was gonna be good when I saw the snack table.
Today I’m at library 21c at 11am, doing another event and signing.
Thank you to Heidi and the crew. It’s so beautiful here!
Today I’m at library 21c at 11am, doing another event and signing.
Thank you to Heidi and the crew. It’s so beautiful here!
Occasionally I do family portraits for people in a cartooned way — it’s a fun alternative to photography if you’re thinking of hiring someone for this kind of service. This is a crew from whom I bought our new old Land Cruiser (they happened to be art fans, so we worked a partial trade).
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Occasionally I do family portraits for people in a cartooned way — it’s a fun alternative to photography if you’re thinking of hiring someone for this kind of service. This is a crew from whom I bought our new old Land Cruiser (they happened to be art fans, so we worked a partial trade).
Yesterday I went to the soft opening for @nwmoca.bsky.social — officially opening tomorrow! It’s really something, you guys. Go check it out. Proud to be a small part of this for beautiful downtown Portland!
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Yesterday I went to the soft opening for @nwmoca.bsky.social — officially opening tomorrow! It’s really something, you guys. Go check it out. Proud to be a small part of this for beautiful downtown Portland!
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If you enjoy tales of true crime, then our latest list of recommended reads is for you: https://bit.ly/3X3BJMn
Stories by @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social Harold Schecter, @@thekylestarks.bsky.socialJeff Jensen, @j@jonathancase.bsky.socialnd more
Stories by @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social Harold Schecter, @@thekylestarks.bsky.socialJeff Jensen, @j@jonathancase.bsky.socialnd more
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If you enjoy tales of true crime, then our latest list of recommended reads is for you: https://bit.ly/3X3BJMn
Stories by @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social Harold Schecter, @@thekylestarks.bsky.socialJeff Jensen, @j@jonathancase.bsky.socialnd more
Stories by @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social Harold Schecter, @@thekylestarks.bsky.socialJeff Jensen, @j@jonathancase.bsky.socialnd more
It takes a long time to write what’s valuable to me. Sometimes years of mess, like building a kite from potato peels. The peels can speak. They say: “You’re not a writer, my guy. Please stop.” Then comes a week where the wind catches my potato kite, and it’s in the sky, and I just have to hold on.
October 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It takes a long time to write what’s valuable to me. Sometimes years of mess, like building a kite from potato peels. The peels can speak. They say: “You’re not a writer, my guy. Please stop.” Then comes a week where the wind catches my potato kite, and it’s in the sky, and I just have to hold on.
September 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
…And Catwoman watercolored
September 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
…And Catwoman watercolored
Catwoman pre color
September 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Catwoman pre color
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And here's Lucy Bellwood with some INCREDIBLY useful advice for comics writers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXO1... @lubellwoo.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
And here's Lucy Bellwood with some INCREDIBLY useful advice for comics writers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXO1... @lubellwoo.bsky.social
That’s fascinating — and thanks for the plug!
Interesting, and reminds me to re-read LITTLE MONARCHS by @jonathancase.bsky.social www.littlemonarchsbook.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
That’s fascinating — and thanks for the plug!
Thanks for ordering commissions, y’all! I’m not at Rose City this weekend, but doing pieces from home.
Choose just what options you want, here:
jonathancase.net/store?catego...
Choose just what options you want, here:
jonathancase.net/store?catego...
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Thanks for ordering commissions, y’all! I’m not at Rose City this weekend, but doing pieces from home.
Choose just what options you want, here:
jonathancase.net/store?catego...
Choose just what options you want, here:
jonathancase.net/store?catego...
More favorite commission examples — Hades 2, Over the Garden Wall, and superheroic people just dancing around:
September 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
More favorite commission examples — Hades 2, Over the Garden Wall, and superheroic people just dancing around:
I won’t be at Rose City this weekend, but I am taking commissions from home! Watercolors are the most popular, and start at $250. You can purchase through my site and select the exact options you want!
jonathancase.net/store?catego...
jonathancase.net/store?catego...
September 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I won’t be at Rose City this weekend, but I am taking commissions from home! Watercolors are the most popular, and start at $250. You can purchase through my site and select the exact options you want!
jonathancase.net/store?catego...
jonathancase.net/store?catego...
Amazing
13, who will be 14 in 2 weeks, last night: I'm reading this book but...
Me: What's wrong?
13: I don't want to talk about it
Me: You don't like it?
13, running up the stairs to his room: NO I LOVE IT
Me, tidying his room today: Omg now I'm crying a lil
@jonathancase.bsky.social
Me: What's wrong?
13: I don't want to talk about it
Me: You don't like it?
13, running up the stairs to his room: NO I LOVE IT
Me, tidying his room today: Omg now I'm crying a lil
@jonathancase.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Amazing
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Try to figure out how a scene could work with no dialogue, and then taking breaks, imagine it a couple more times until you get to the most interesting way to show it play out. Now you're telling the story visually. Reward yourself with the possibility of some dialogue
Following up on my portfolio critique list: Any of you comics writers who teach feel like coming up with a list of 12 Things You Would Probably Tell an Aspiring Writer about their Comic Script?
Great idea! I'm not the guy to do it, but I'm sure it could be done: "The story starts on page three." "The protagonist's efforts would be more compelling if you established what the stakes are if she fails" etc.
August 26, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Try to figure out how a scene could work with no dialogue, and then taking breaks, imagine it a couple more times until you get to the most interesting way to show it play out. Now you're telling the story visually. Reward yourself with the possibility of some dialogue
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"Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be OK, please call our attorney"
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
Loved ones shocked, worried after beloved Utah violinist detained by ICE
Friends and family are reacting after Utah violinist John Shin was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday.
www.fox13now.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be OK, please call our attorney"
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
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Our youtube channel is BACK! Here’s a handsomely-produced and edited video about the making of Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, with @mattfraction.bsky.social & @stevelieberart.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd4u...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd4u...
Fraction & Lieber Talk Jimmy Olsen
YouTube video by Helioscope PDX
www.youtube.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Our youtube channel is BACK! Here’s a handsomely-produced and edited video about the making of Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, with @mattfraction.bsky.social & @stevelieberart.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd4u...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd4u...
Hi friends! I’m have a sale on original art — Batman ‘66, Buffy, Thrilling Adventure Hour, and more is headed OUT. Come snag something at jonathancase.net/store
July 31, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Hi friends! I’m have a sale on original art — Batman ‘66, Buffy, Thrilling Adventure Hour, and more is headed OUT. Come snag something at jonathancase.net/store
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Do or Die July is going OK...
Three more weeks like this and think we can at least make it to September.
But we need three more weeks of it. 😁
Three more weeks like this and think we can at least make it to September.
But we need three more weeks of it. 😁
July 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Do or Die July is going OK...
Three more weeks like this and think we can at least make it to September.
But we need three more weeks of it. 😁
Three more weeks like this and think we can at least make it to September.
But we need three more weeks of it. 😁
Good morning, friends! I explored Mercer Slough in Bellevue, WA in the early hours today. Would recommend. A great blue heron let me pass within 5 feet… He just stood there staring at me like the Gregory Peck Police Officer of birds. Also: bullfrogs, falcons, and curious ducklings.
July 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Good morning, friends! I explored Mercer Slough in Bellevue, WA in the early hours today. Would recommend. A great blue heron let me pass within 5 feet… He just stood there staring at me like the Gregory Peck Police Officer of birds. Also: bullfrogs, falcons, and curious ducklings.