Character-driven science fiction action-adventure.
I’m John Hopkins, an author, artist, and lifelong storyteller. From creating the Lost Cactus comic strip to writing an epic science fiction trilogy, The Powers That Be, my creative journey leads to what’s out there beyond common knowledge, blended into full-length and graphic novels—science fiction with wit, heart, and soul.
In addition, the art showcased here in my new online gallery—from comic to fine—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 novels that paint a thought-provoking vision of humanity’s future in a crowded universe.
The Powers That Be trilogy
Full-color 3-panel and Sunday comic strip anthologies filled with sci-fi short stories, art, and author liner notes.
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 vividly illustrated in traditional pen & ink and watercolors.
The Wormhole Particle Incident - Volume 1
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Coming soon:
Tank & Gremlin - Volume 2
Fox Gambit - Volume 3
Zint & Daphne - Volume 4
Museum-quality 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 wide selection of gift ideas, with new offerings coming online regularly. Stay tuned.
Lost Cactus The Shop – My original Etsy store with original and digital art (no AI) on everything from posters and wearables to hats, mugs, patches, and stickers, plus coupon offers and free shipping year-round.
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↖️ Mystical Saguaro Canyon – Digital Painting by john hopkins.
Urban myths, conspiracy theories, and tall tales in entertaining quick-reads.
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The Powers That Be short story collection
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