Publisher's Synopsis
Weathercraft features hypnotically gorgeous linework and mystical
iconography. As it happens, Frank has only a brief supporting appearance in
Weathercraft, which actually stars Manhog, Woodring's pathetic, brutish
everyman (or everyhog), who had previously made several appearances in Frank's
stories (as well as a stunning solo turn in the short story
"Gentlemanhog"). After enduring 32 pages of almost incomprehensible
suffering, Manhog embarks upon a transformative journey and attains
enlightenment. He wants to go to celestial realms but instead altruistically
returns to the unifactor to undo a wrong he has inadvertently brought about: The
transformation of the evil politician Whim into a mind-destroying plant-demon
who distorts and enslaves Frank and his friends. The new and metaphysically
expanded Manhog sets out for a final battle with Whim... Weathercraft
also co-stars Frank's cast of beloved supporting characters, including Faux
Pa and the diminutive, mailbox-like Pupshaw and Pushpaw.
