Escapo

Paul Pope’s Escapo, published by Z2 Comics in 2014, is a self-contained graphic novel that follows a circus performer whose life is a tightrope walk between the real and the surreal. Pope, the sole artist and writer, brings his signature kinetic linework and moody, expressive storytelling to this intimate, one-shot tale. It matters as a concentrated showcase of Pope’s singular vision—a lyrical, human-scaled story that feels both timeless and deeply personal.