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  • Avondale Estates, GA
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James Burns is an illustrator, graphic designer and animator who lives in Avondale Estates, Georgia. As a graphic designer for television, James has created 3D animations for clients such as CNN, TBS and various television stations around the country.

In 2002, he was diagnosed with a detached retina, which threatened his eyesight. After recovering, and at age 45, he wrote and drew his first comic book, "Detached" about the experience, as well as the fear and doubts that were connected with it.

Since then James has been doing commercial illustration, as well as creating the weekly comic strip "Grumbles," which has been running for the last 4 years in Atlanta's "Sunday Paper." He was also included in the last 2 editions of the comic anthology "Not My Small Diary," as well as the recently published "Big Book of Fashion Illustration."

James' first non-autobiographical comic, called "Daemon Process" was a supernatural tale of death, love, computers, and an ancient, evil book. His latest project was creating a large anthology entitled "Real Magicality," which came out in the Fall of 2008.

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Last page - Astral Crusader

I just finished the last page of this Astral Crusader story Don Thomas and I have been working on. It's been a lot of fun.

Pencils and story by Don, finishes and editorial tweaking by me.

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Posted on August 28, 2009 at 12:14pm —

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My new project - Astral Crusader

A couple of years ago Don Thomas came up with a (then unnamed) character and an outline for a story that was to become the still unpublished "I Loathe Lucy." I helped to flesh out the rough outline, and we both collaborated on the character designs, and I did the final pencils, colors and inks. We ended up called the hero the "Astral Crusader," and he was a throwback to the Kirby/lee comics of the sixties, and homage, if you will...

Here's the cover art (pencils by Don, finishes by me):… Continue

Posted on August 1, 2009 at 9:23am —

James Burns

What I'm working on...

... a Lance Star story written by Bobby Nash.

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Here's a finished pa… Continue

Posted on April 27, 2009 at 12:00pm —

James Burns

While I waiting at the doctor's office...

... I did a little sketch, which I took home, scanned into Manga Studio 4.0, inked and toned, and finished in Photoshop.

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Posted on March 25, 2009 at 4:52pm —

James Burns

I was playing around...

... with some new software (Manga Studio EX 4, Photoshop...) and called upon my inner Kirby to draw Captain America. Hope you enjoy it...

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Posted on March 20, 2009 at 2:17pm —

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James Burns and Tony Grant are now friends
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James Burns and Clayton D. Murwin AKA The Hero Maker are now friends
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James Burns commented on James Burns's photo 'DeathPage07'
Yep. That's the idea. I don't normally revel in his style so much, but this is a tribute.
September 20
Clayton D. Murwin AKA The Hero Maker commented on James Burns's photo 'DeathPage07'
Reminds me of Jack Kirbys work! Good Job! The Hero Maker
September 20
James Burns and Ralph Jizzle are now friends
September 3

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Here's what I do:
Writer, Artist, Letter, Colorist, Editor
Other local creators whose work I dig:
Greg Carter, Jason Flowers, Brian Stelfreeze
Check out my work online here:
http://jamesburnsdesign.com/comics/
I was invited by:
Greg Carter

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At 1:36pm on October 15, 2009, Ralph Jizzle said…
The one with the pig Rush Limbaugh and God smite powers. Was that this last Sunday's? I read it in Fellini's Tuesday night.
At 9:17am on October 15, 2009, Ralph Jizzle said…
James, you came out swinging with both fists on that last Grumbles strip.
At 11:13am on August 5, 2009, Atlanta Guide said…
My interests are not just comic creation. I do think it is fascinating. My other interest is in letting other know that you are here in Atlanta. I am fortunate in finding out all the many things happening in Atlanta. Thank you for asking. My question to you would be, what got you into creating comics?
At 10:10am on May 14, 2009, Quinton J. Bedwell said…
I'm an Adobe Illustator / photoshop guy myself... The other program you use looks like it works pretty good. Do use a Tablet or mouse?
At 9:48am on May 14, 2009, Quinton J. Bedwell said…
Thanks....I appreciate that....It's just there,s alot of people out there that have a set way of doing things and when someone does something a little different they want to tell you how to do it "The Right way"...They're not always that clean though. What kind of programs are using to do your coloring?
At 12:03pm on December 6, 2008, Sean Taylor said…
Good to see you here amigo. Welcome to the club.
At 8:52am on December 6, 2008, Greg Carter said…
Yo, dude! Good to see you.
 
 

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