Whim

Whim is a character inhabiting Jim Woodring's wordless, surrealist comics universe alongside Frank, Manhog, and Pupshaw — a strange, dreamlike realm where conventional narrative logic dissolves into hypnotic, imagination-driven storytelling.

Born from the singular imagination of Jim Woodring in 1993, Whim is one of the quietly fascinating presences haunting the dreamlike Fantagraphics universe where Frank, Manhog, and Pupshaw also roam. Emerging in the Copper/Modern Age, this character inhabits Woodring's wordless, surrealist world — a place where conventional comic logic dissolves into something far stranger and more hypnotic. With appearances across Frank, Jim, and the special Jim Special #1: Frank's Real Pa, Whim may have a modest catalog footprint, but every Woodring page is dense with atmosphere and intention. For collectors drawn to truly singular, auteur-driven comics, discovering Whim is part of the reward of diving deep into one of alternative comics' most visionary corners.