Subject Matter
Genres:
anthropomorphic, fantasy, mystery
Feature(s):
The Smile of the Absent Cat
Character(s):
Tommy Catkins; Peter; Wells; Gernsback; Logie-Baird; Mr. Rider; Dr. Gillespie; Louis Wain
Synopsis:
Through a near-death experience, Tommy Catkins reaches out spiritually to Louis Wain, whom the cult views as a godlike being to them, not realizing Wain is a patient in a mental hospital.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
8
Notes:
This story is based on the real-life mental troubles of painter Louis Wain.