Rip Off Comix #19

In this whimsical 1988 tale from *Rip Off Comix #19*, Fat Freddy's Cat spins a tall tale for his nephews about a mischievous feline ancestor who once found himself reluctantly enlisted to handle the infamous Pied Piper of Hamelin—no small task when the piper’s flute can charm even the most stubborn of rodents. With sharp satire and classic funny-animal flair, the story turns a familiar legend on its furry head, all in a five-page parody that’s as clever as it is absurd.

In "F.T.W." from Rip Off Comix #19, Stickboy—homeless and perpetually on the move—navigates the absurd rhythms of life in the park, from dumpster diving for scraps to pondering the endless stretch of free time. With deadpan humor and sharp observational wit, the story captures the quiet chaos of survival on the margins, all drawn in the distinctive, exaggerated style that defines the series.