Tantalizing Stories

The contents of each black and white issue were divided between the two cartoonists and featured a variety of comic short stories, illustrations and text pieces.

The series was the original venue for most of Woodring's early stories featuring his character Frank, which were later collected into several books.

It also printed stories of Martin's recurring character Montgomery Wart.

Although the series was ostensibly aimed at children, it developed a readership among fans of alternative comics.

Tantalizing Stories and both of its creators were nominated for multiple Harvey Awards in 1993 and 1994.

Cover of the fourth issue of Tantalizing Stories , depicting Jim Woodring 's character Frank and featuring artwork by both creators