James W. Bates
@toonwriterjames.bsky.social
Animation/Live Action/Comics Writer. SE Power Rangers 2010-14, writer Lego Star Wars, Simpsons Comics, Transformers, etc. Cat rescuer. Controlled Epileptic.
Umm… As a life long Phillies fan, I give that an F. As in, stay the F away from Kyle.
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Umm… As a life long Phillies fan, I give that an F. As in, stay the F away from Kyle.
Saw it on the big screen this afternoon.
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Saw it on the big screen this afternoon.
There is a Gabagool-gle joke to be made but the Phils game is about to start and they need my attention! Enjoy all the food!
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
There is a Gabagool-gle joke to be made but the Phils game is about to start and they need my attention! Enjoy all the food!
You’re in Jersey. A little far North for my liking but you can’t find bad Italian food there. The place wouldn’t stay open if it was not good. Unless it was a front but then it’d be Mafia owned and thus would be good. See! Enjoy.
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
You’re in Jersey. A little far North for my liking but you can’t find bad Italian food there. The place wouldn’t stay open if it was not good. Unless it was a front but then it’d be Mafia owned and thus would be good. See! Enjoy.
He’ll be fine.
August 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
He’ll be fine.
1980 infield… Phantastic
July 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
1980 infield… Phantastic
Only hurt my pride. And I was 26… now I’d be an urgent care patient for sure.
May 3, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Only hurt my pride. And I was 26… now I’d be an urgent care patient for sure.
When I was a Disney toon exec (1996) I literally slipped on banana peel in a Burbank parking lot.
May 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
When I was a Disney toon exec (1996) I literally slipped on banana peel in a Burbank parking lot.
I’m available to be on EB’s writing staff.
April 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I’m available to be on EB’s writing staff.
No need to fight. If that is your choice… you’ve already lost. ;)
January 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
No need to fight. If that is your choice… you’ve already lost. ;)
Soulless ghoul who has lost his filter.
January 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Soulless ghoul who has lost his filter.
15 seasons is a long time and gamble on any human being.
December 9, 2024 at 6:09 AM
15 seasons is a long time and gamble on any human being.
Animation writer and Philly fan? How have we not worked together?
December 5, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Animation writer and Philly fan? How have we not worked together?
Great ending. A day of slight disappointment for you but nine lives of relief and joy for that family. When you decide you want a new kitty there are many waiting for you.
November 29, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Great ending. A day of slight disappointment for you but nine lives of relief and joy for that family. When you decide you want a new kitty there are many waiting for you.
Tabletop RPGs were my training ground from age eight to today!
November 27, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Tabletop RPGs were my training ground from age eight to today!
Sold their soul for malcontent Aaron.
November 19, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Sold their soul for malcontent Aaron.
Maybe I can snag a gig on the anime spinoff Landamon.
November 18, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Maybe I can snag a gig on the anime spinoff Landamon.
Funny and tragic at the same time.
November 18, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Funny and tragic at the same time.