Okay, I'll just say it-- Jim Woodring is a god of comics. Or somewhere in that realm, yup. His stuff is not only utterly unique in design and execution, but it works amazingly well, with worlds of meaning and depth (and shallowness), all conveyed wordlessly. Personally, I find that the stories can be read almost endlessly, retaining a remarkable freshness and wonder that keeps delivering. So let's take a look...
"FRANK acquires Pupshaw." For this story, it will help to know the relevant characters:
- FRANK, the childish, distractible protagonist of these tales.
- MANHOG, his gluttonous, repulsive neighbor, seldom up to any good.
- The JERRY CHICKENS, lesser-seen neighbors, generally neutral in affect.
- PUPSHAW, Frank's demi-godling pet, usually rising to the critical occasion.
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Image backup:
https://imgur.com/gallery/frank-acquires-pupshaw-jim-woodring-tTz5Q#/t/jim_woodring
"Frank's Faux Pa." In this one we meet:
- FAUX PA, Frank's well-meaning father. Or possibly an imposter, out to corrupt him.
- WHIM, a malicious politician-type, who prefers to wear the body of a grinning devil, his own worm-like little body not very useful in itself.
Let's just jump to the Imgur link this time:
https://imgur.com/a/franks-faux-pa-by-jim-woodring-mHO5kFD
"Hush now"
I've never seen this person's work before, but the creature is absolutely hilarious! I love the surrealism / absurdity