J. R. Williams (born 1957) is an American cartoonist, animator, and fine artist best known for his late 1980s/early 1990s work in alternative comics.
Known for his manic, exaggerated cartooning style, Williams brought an underground comix edge to his work during this period.
[1] Williams' first professional comics work was in the Last Gasp anthology Weirdo in the mid-1980s, during the period it was edited by Peter Bagge.
Williams lived in Seattle from 1992–1995 (for a short time staying with Peter Bagge and his wife), before returning to Portland.
He worked as an animator, designer, and storyboard artist for Will Vinton Studios from 1988 to 2001, contributing to such series as The PJs, Gary & Mike, The California Raisins, and Adventures in Wonderland.