Escapo

Paul Pope's Escapo, first published by Horse Press in 1999, is a singular, self-contained graphic novel that captures the high-wire life of a circus escape artist. Written and drawn entirely by Pope, this one-shot combines his signature kinetic linework with a poetic, melancholic story about a performer who can slip any chain but can't escape his own heart. A cult classic from the early days of Pope's career, it's a vital showcase of his raw talent and a poignant meditation on freedom and loneliness.