Tricked

Alex Robinson’s Tricked (2005–present, Top Shelf) is a single-issue graphic novel that interweaves the lives of six disparate characters—from a washed-up rock star to a waitress with a secret—into a sprawling, humanistic tapestry of coincidence and consequence. Written and illustrated entirely by Robinson, it showcases his signature blend of sharp dialogue, expressive cartooning, and empathetic storytelling. A standout work from the early 2000s indie-comics boom, it remains a quietly influential example of how a self-contained graphic novel can capture the messy, interconnected rhythms of modern life.