Jim Special #1: Frank's Real Pa

Jim Woodring’s Frank’s Real Pa is a one-issue Fantagraphics special from 1995, a standalone chapter in the wordless, surreal adventures of his beloved cartoon animal Frank. Written and drawn entirely by Woodring, it deepens the strange, dreamlike mythology of the Unifactor by introducing Frank’s enigmatic father figure. Though a brief entry, it’s a key artifact of Woodring’s singular vision, showcasing his meticulous linework and the haunting, inscrutable logic that defines his most acclaimed work.