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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 19h

#inktober2025 24 ROWDY: Tjings have gotten extremely rowdy! The Firefly, with flaming hands, wildly attacks our two thieves! The Phantom Thief stays ahead on the towering monolith as chaos erupts, his fiery fists shattering the ice. He evades every blow, but Henchman 38 is less fortunate.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 2d

#inktober2025 23 FIREFLY: After Penguin With A Gun pressed the button on the remote, a cage on the side of a fake massive iceberg swung open, unleashing the fiery Firefly! His butt lit up with a radiant glow, and his four hands blazed with flames, ready to battle our heroes in an epic showdown!

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 2d

#inktober2025 22 BUTTON: After recovering from the explosion, Penguin with a Gun has lost his patience and presses the button on a remote control - what happens next for our thieving duo? (and I just realized I forgot to draw their winter outfits- lol ^_^;)

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 4d

#inktober2025 21 BLAST: In an unforeseen mishap, Henchman 38's breath mints fell out of his pocket and reacted with the diet soda in Penguin With A Gun's water pistol, causing a massive blast that demolished everything in a 5-mile radius and sent our heroes flying in multiple directions!

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 4d

#inktober2025 20 RIVALS From the distance behind a blanket of snow suddenly emerges Henchman 38’s fiercest rival, “Penguin with a Gun!” The two adversaries glare at each other, exchanging fiery insults as they prepare for an epic, final showdown! (Wow! I actually caught up with the dailies ^_^)

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 4d

#inktober2025 19 ARCTIC: The wily walrus's information sends our two thieves to the frozen wastelands of the Arctic Circle, where they try to find the next clue in their treasure scavenger hunt.Unbeknownst to them, they are being watched in the distance.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 4d

#inktober2025 18 DEAL: Many forced grins appeared during the handshake sealing the deal. Henchman 38's fake vase was unnoticed by The Walrus Crime Boss, who negotiated with Phantom Thief for info on the next treasure. Henchman 38 suspects both sides are taking advantage of each other.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 5d

#Inktober2025 15: RAGGED - Our thieves got the Sapphire of Stygia and head to trade. A clue hints at a trap! The fake jewel is a disguised bomb! It explodes, leaving the duo in rubble in ragged clothes. Swindled, they must now make a new plan to keep pursuing their ultimate treasure goal.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 5d

#pungeonsanddragons • Bad puns of Dungeons & Dragons monsters: 101925 • Skeleton • Undead, fleshless corpses like zombies but didn't feed on the living. They could be made from any solid creature, varying in size and power.

Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 9d

COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was “Food Monsters.” This idea came from wanting to create new monster cereals. I made a few random ones. Mahalo to everyone for all the suggestions! If I have time, I might flesh out some of those ideas! 😊

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 13d

#inktober2025 11- STING: Apparently, the code 2b mentioned earlier meant two bees - like the Brokowski Bee Twins! They just escaped a sting and were going to sting our two thieves into submission,
but held back as they were traded the crown for more information.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 14d

#inktober2025 10- SWEEP: The two thieves sweep the city for clues and find a partially revealed message in an abandoned warehouse. Henchman 38 sweeps away the dust, revealing “2b or not 2b.” They wonder if it's a code, an address, or a reference to Hamlet, but it brings them closer to their goal.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 14d

#inktober2025 09 - HEAVY - After jumping out the window, the thieves use the phantom thief’s cape as a parachute and drift down the street. Ninja Starfish is too heavy, weighed down by weapons, and crashes below. On the ground, our heroes find clues about where to deliver the stolen crown.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 14d

#inktober2025 08 - RECKLESS The Ninja Starfish lunges at our heroes, transforming into a deadly ninja star. The heroes dodge as the starfish crashes through the room. Phantom Thief and Henchman 38 recklessly leap through a window with the starfish following, plunging from 27 floors into chaos!

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 15d

Yay! I finished my Kpop Demon Hunters and Demon Slayer mashup to debut at @kauaicomiccon THIS SUNDAY!!! Oct 12 11a-6p at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall 😊 Hope to see you there! 😊

#jonjmurakami #kpopdemonhunters #nezuko #demonslayer #fanart

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 15d

#inktober2025 07 - STARFISH • Upon entering the facility, Master Thief and Henchman 38 are escorted up to the 27th floor, led into a room, and the door is locked behind them. Inside, a starfish ninja appears, intent on eliminating our heroes. How will the duo escape this predicament?

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 16d

Comic Jam Hawaii’s Drink & Draw tonight was Kaiju Cuties • Lots of fun with @artildawn @gootie29 @napuaahina @banzaiboy @hakuai.designs

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 17d

#inktober2025 7: PIERCE • Facing the Deer Goliath, the hulking doorman asks for a password. He hints '14USP', which the clever thief deciphers as 'PIERCE', referencing President Franklin Pierce. With their wit, they gain entry and continue their quest for the stolen crown.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 17d

#inktober2025 06: Deer - Our heroes exit the sewer and quickly change into clean clothes to deliver the stolen crown to the drop-off point. When they arrive, they're confronted by a huge bodyguard! D’oh! A deer! (Not a female deer...) How will our brave thieves get past this new obstacle?

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 17d

#inktober2025 04: Murky - After successfully stealing the Crown, the two thieves flee underground through the murky sewers until they can deliver their treasure to their client. Henchman 38 has an unexpected encounter...

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 17d

#inktober2025 03: Crown - After passing the laser trap, the two thieves lower themselves on a rope from a ceiling window to steal the crown of Withingtown Castle. Henchman 38 loses his grip and falls, loosening a crown in his teeth. A dentist visit is needed after this heist.

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · 29d

Made some prints of Kpop Demon Hunters (the band name’s Huntrix).

Mini Con! McCully-Mō’ili’ili Public Library Sat • Sept 27• 9a-2p

Join @kyubikitsy , @sanoevil_collectibles, @daawgo, @jsyadao w/ @studiopyrodesigns, and @jonjmurakami Special guest @amykimbooks of the Rema Chronicles graphic novel

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Sep 25

Tonight’s COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was Hawaii in the media. I drew Checkers and Pogo, which was similar to Captain Kangaroo. Their show included skits, segments, games for kids and cartoons.

Also check out @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy @napuaahina @hakuai.designs @solocutart @___roncat___

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Sep 21

Happy Batman Day! Just a few toons with our favorite caped crusader I’ve drawn over the years ^_^ #batman #batmanday

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Jon J. Murakami @jonjmurakami.bsky.social · Sep 18

COMIC JAM HAWAII Drink & Draw was ELVIRA to celebrate Cassandra Peterson’s birthday today! These were some quick 4x6” sketches I did :) Also check out work by @artildawn @gootie29 @banzaiboy @napuaahina @solocutart

#jonjmurakami #copics #copicmarkers #elvira #cassandrapeterson #hawaii #ukulele

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