Character-driven storytelling from comics to novels to art.

I’m John Hopkins, an author, artist, and lifelong storyteller. From comic strips to epic science fiction novels, my creative journey leads me to what lies beyond common knowledge, blending it into sci-fi stories with wit, heart, and soul. While you’re here, be sure to visit the John Hopkins Art Gallery that reflects the same curiosity and sense of wonder that fuels my writing.

Whether you’ve discovered me through my comics, art, or sci-fi novels, I invite you to explore my site and be sure to join me in the worlds I build—where humor, humanity, and the cosmos collide.

Stay tuned and keep an eye on the sky.

Action-packed sci-fi that paints a thought-provoking vision of humanity’s future in a crowded universe.

The Powers That Be trilogy

Comic strip anthologies with sci-fi short stories, art, and uncommon knowledge.

Lost Cactus - The First Treasury, New Edition

Lost Cactus - The Second Treasury

↖️ Yes, that’s my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sidekick with stacks of Lost Cactus anthologies.

Sci-fi action-adventure graphic novels rendered in ink and watercolors.

The Wormhole Particle Incident - Volume 1

Coming soon:

Tank & Gremlin - Volume 2

Fox Gambit - Volume 3

Zint & Daphne - Volume 4

Eye-catching wall art & unique gift ideas.

John Hopkins Art Gallery

Drawings and paintings from The Powers That Be | Lost Cactus multiverse, plus a curated collection of eclectic artwork reproduced as museum-quality giclée wall art and on a selection of items. Be sure to check back often for the latest art additions to the collection.

Lost Cactus The Shop

The original Etsy store with traditional and digital art reproduced on everything from posters and wearables to hats, mugs, patches, and stickers, plus coupon offers and free shipping year-round.

Entertaining quick reads from urban myths and conspiracy theories to paranormal and sci-fi adventures.

The Powers That Be short story collection

Lost Cactus Archives short story collection