One of the most controversial series in comic book history Crime Does Not Pay featured brutal tales of gangsters, diabolical dames, maniacal killers, and thugs of all stripes. For the price of a dime a young reader could discover an astonishing array of offences, gruesomely illustrated in lurid detail. Disguised as morality plays and pseudo documentaries about supposedly "true" crime exploits, the comic consistently pushed the boundaries, romanticizing the world of crime and glorifying the criminals who lived in.

"Recognized internationally for work that is incisive, heart-wrenching and darkly funny, Calgarians David Rhymer and Kris Demeanor spin the true life tale of an artist who becomes a murderer much like the cartoon characters of his make believe nightmare creations."   Calgary Herald