The story follows the Greenwiches as they search for clues into the past of their tormentor and seek to discover his motives. They work with a former sheriff named Truman who is also investigating Waxx. Two associates of Waxx arrive at the scene murdering Truman but are then killed by Cubby and his wife. While retreating they kidnap Waxx himself. They take him to his own house, and encounter his mother, Zazu, who reveals herself as the mastermind of an organization that seeks to control society by destroying those who create positive symbols of hope and happiness through their artwork.
