Cover: Paul Pope

The One Trick Rip Off #[nn]

May 1997 · Dark Horse · 12.95 USD

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About this Collection

This collection brings together the complete run of the 1997 Dark Horse miniseries, a gritty crime story centered on a heist gone wrong. Written and illustrated by Paul Pope, it follows a group of low-level criminals in a near-future urban landscape as their plan to rip off a drug dealer unravels into violence and paranoia. The volume also includes related short stories and sketches from Pope's early career.

In "The One Trick Rip-Off," Paul Pope delivers a sharp, stylish tale of loyalty and betrayal set in a grimy, neon-lit Los Angeles. Young lovers Tubby and Vin scheme to escape their crumbling world by stealing from Tubby’s gang, The One Tricks—only to find themselves caught in a deadly game where trust is the first casualty. With bold visuals and a tense, relentless pace, this 1997 issue stands out as a standout entry in Pope’s distinctive body of work, featuring his signature art and lettering throughout, and a cover by Pope that captures the story’s raw, anxious energy.

Contains 2 stories

The One Trick Rip-Off

104 pp · Crime

Tubby and Vin are young and in love, dreaming of escaping the cultural wasteland of Los Angeles. When Tubby plans to steal from his gang, The One Tricks, to fund their escape, he’s blindsided by a shocking betrayal—one that turns a simple heist into a desperate fight for survival.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor