Jon J. Murakami

freelance cartoonist in Hawaii

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

MAHALO!!! Thank you for your incredible support! We’re excited to announce that “The Duck Knight” will be published as a graphic novel! Our Kickstarter campaign raised $1,819, exceeding our $850 goal! From @napuaahina @gootie29 and @jonjmurakami - Thank you! ^_^

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13 HOURS LEFT! TO BACK THE DUCK KNIGHT GRAPHIC NOVEL ON KICKSTARTER! BY @napuaahina @gootie29 & @jonjmurakami https://t.co/7dz9a8H4Fb

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

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! Check it out!

https://t.co/7dz9a8HCuJ

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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! 😊

https://t.co/7dz9a8HCuJ

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

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!

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

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

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

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…)

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

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

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

Check out The Duck Knight by Mysterious Books Hawaii on @Kickstarter https://t.co/DPmJIqbtBm

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

Yesterday at COMIC JAM HAWAII, we discussed DUBAI CHOCOLATE. This reminded me of a mishearing I had with Gwen about "Dubai." It's been AGES since I drew a comic strip, and I've really been missing it

#jonjmurakami #calabash #Muracomix #comic #cartoon #comicstrip #dubaichocolate

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It's been forever since I did a #marvelmonday 063025 • Spider-Man in Hawaii •Most of us know that Spider-Man taps an area in his palm to shoot a web. OK, comic nerds, I was wondering if Spider-Man ever gets caught up in his own web? ^_^ Keep smiling and stay safe, all! ^_^

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

A quick sketch of the Kpop Demon Hunter Demon Tiger (aka Derpy Tiger.) Initially I had the Cheshire Cat, but I drew Garfield instead

#jonjmurakami #copics #copicmarkers #comic #cartoon #kpopdemonhunters #kpopdemonhuntersfanart #kpopdemonhunterstiger #derpytiger #garfield

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Just a quick sketch of the Kpop Demon Hunter Demon Bird with Woodstock from Peanuts. Both wearing little hats 😊

#jonjmurakami #copics #copicmarkers #comic #cartoon #kpopdemonhunters #kpopdemonhuntersfanart #kpopdemonhuntersbird #woodstock #peanuts

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

Sadly, the Duck Knight didn't make it past the 1st round of the Webtoons contest. Mahalo to Napua Ahina & Drew Gutierrez for being incredible partners on this amazing project. We also appreciate everyone who voted, liked, & shared the comic strip. Your support means a lot to us!

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

Aloha, all!! I’ll be at Enjoy Comics in Hilo on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! I’m bringing Gordon Rider comics, kids' books, stickers, bookmarks, prints, and whatever I can cram in my carry-on! Hope to see you there! ^_^

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

I redrew this sketch and improved the gag at Comic Jam Hawaii today. Super Chicken & Fred in Hawaii.

#jonjmurakami #copics #copicmarkers #superchicken #fredthelion #hawaii #hulihulichicken #hula #youknewthejobwasdangerouswhenyoutookit

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

Invisible stalkers are ethereal beings visible only as shimmering air. Summoned by mages for specific tasks, they harbor resentment toward these assignments, especially if they take longer than a week.

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

I have a Facebook album showcasing ancient finds while cleaning my old studio at my parents' house. Check out this nostalgic treasure someone gifted me way back when: Sea-monkeys!

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

It's my tradition to post this comic strip I drew in The Hawai‘i Herald for “HAPPY CHILDREN’S DAY!” In Hawai‘i, we celebrate May 5th as “Boys’ Day.” In Japan, it’s “Kodomo no Hi.” Happy Monday, all! 😊

[Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami]

ALOHA! This weekend, find me at:

** Dragon's Lair, LLC, Mililani**
** Free Comic Book Day ** 🎉
(I'll have limited product)
Sat, May 3, 9A-7P (may leave earlier) ⏰

** Hawaii Comic and Toy Expo ** 🐉
Sun, May 4, 8A-4P
Ala Moana Hotel ($5 admission) 🎟️