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The Frank Book #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection gathers Jim Woodring's early Frank stories, presenting the wordless adventures of the cheerful, big-eared Frank and his companions—including the loyal Pupshaw, the mischievous Pushpaw, the tormented Manhog, and the enigmatic Big Egypt Parlor Sphinx—in a surreal, dreamlike world where whimsy and menace coexist. Published by Fantagraphics, it compiles material from the 1990s, showcasing Woodring's intricate linework and the silent, symbolic storytelling that defines the Frank universe.
In "Frank in The River," Jim Woodring delivers another surreal, dreamlike journey through the peculiar mind of Frank, as he tends to his garden, drifts into a disquieting vision of being crushed by a tree, and stumbles upon an invitation to a party for the dead at the House of Mystery. The story unfolds with Woodring’s signature blend of quiet absurdity and unsettling imagery, all rendered in his distinctive, meticulous style—every line and shadow carefully drawn by the artist himself.
In this quirky 2003 tale from The Frank Book, Frank’s quiet day in the garden takes a surreal turn when a dream of being crushed by a tree leads him to an odd invitation: a party at the House of Mystery honoring the dead. After a strange evening, he returns home to find his kitchen in complete chaos—though the culprit remains a mystery.
Jerry Chicken’s prank takes a wild turn when he sets off firecrackers on Manhog’s tail, sending the poor soul scrambling in chaos. A chance encounter with a mysterious stranger offers a chance to reclaim his dignity—though how he’ll pull it off remains a mystery.
Frank finds an apple from a tree, slices it open—and freezes at the sight of the worm inside. He storms outside to yell at the sun, only to return and discover Manhog has devoured the apple he left behind.
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↩ Reprints Buzz #2 (1991), Pictopia #2 (1992), Tantalizing Stories Presents Frank in the River #[nn] (1992), Hyena #1 (1992), Tantalizing Stories #1 (1992), Heavy Metal Magazine #4 [5] (1992), Tantalizing Stories #2 (1992), Hyena #4 (1993), Tantalizing Stories #6 (1993), Tantalizing Stories #3 (1993), Tantalizing Stories #5 (1993), Jim #1 (1993), Jim #2 (1994), Heavy Metal Magazine #2 (1994), Jim #3 (1994), Frank #1 (1994), Jim #4 (1994), Jim #5 (1995), Jim Special #1: Frank's Real Pa #1 (1995), Frank #1 (1996), Frank #2 (1997), Frank #2 (1997), Measles #2 (1999), Frank #3 (2000), Frank #4 (2001)
Reprinted in The Portable Frank #[nn] (2008), Weathercraft and Other Unusual Tales [Free Comic Book Day] #[nn] (2010), The Frank Book #[nn] (2011), The Frank Book #[nn] (2011)
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