It can be anything.

Listen to the full episode at: aiptcomics.com/2026/03/22/a...

The Recluse Ranch & Glampground – and other advertisements from the world of Verona, WY

Go behind the scenes of American Caper’s ads as Lazlow, @chrisacomics.bsky.social, and Shelly Bond chat with @davidbrooke.bsky.social on the @aiptcomics.com podcast.

The Absurd Mug Collection

Four styles to choose from. Now available at the Absurd Ventures Store.

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Check out the newly launched Original Art section of the Absurd Store.
Two pages of original American Caper inks by @chrisacomics.bsky.social are currently available and more will be added in the future. 100% of proceeds go directly to artist Chris Anderson.
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Now available to preorder at the Absurd Ventures Store:
⭐ American Caper issue # 6. Shipping April 22.
⭐ American Caper: Red-Pilled Blues (Trade Paperback collection Volume 1). Shipping June 23.
⭐ A limited supply Back Issue Bundle of issues 3-6 at a 20% discount
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Absurd Ventures Press. The books publishing imprint of Absurd Ventures, distributed by Simon & Schuster. Follow @absurdpress.bsky.social and stay tuned for list updates.

The gravitational pull of Marnie Hamilton

From the American Caper team’s conversation with @comicbookclub.bsky.social

Listen to the full interview at comicbookclublive.com/2026/03/13/c...

AIPT Comics Podcast episode 371: Everyone in ‘American Caper’ is a disaster (and that’s the point) Dave and Alex recap the week in comics, plus the creative team behind 'American Caper' join the show to discuss their ongoing series at Dark Horse Comics.

ICYMI 🎙️

We break down the biggest #comics news and dive into American Caper, one of the wildest books out right now 🤯

Plus, Lazlow, @sxbond.bsky.social, and @chrisacomics.bsky.social join us to unpack the chaos behind the crime satire 👇
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AIPT Comics Podcast episode 371: Everyone in ‘American Caper’ is a disaster (and that’s the point) Dave and Alex recap the week in comics, plus the creative team behind 'American Caper' join the show to discuss their ongoing series at Dark Horse Comics.

Everyone in American Caper is a mess… and that’s exactly the point 😈

We’re joined by Lazlow (@absurdventures.com), @sxbond.bsky.social, and @chrisacomics.bsky.social to break down the chaos, satire, and humor behind @darkhorse.com's wildest comic.
#comicsky
🎧 Listen:
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This variant is now sold out at the Absurd Ventures Store but may still be found at comic shops worldwide: findyourcomic.store

Simon Bisley’s variant cover of American Caper # 5.
A portrait of Eva Suarez from her cartel past.

Base cover of American Caper issue #5, illustrated by Tyler Boss

Variant cover of American Caper issue #5, illustrated by Simon Bisley

American Caper returns this week with issue #5, available now! Details: https://bit.ly/46FAN61

In this issue, William Hamilton dodges a bullet. Literally. Eliza Charmers discovers a murder weapon, nearly... and more!

By Dan Houser, Lazlow, and team. With @absurdventures.com

and many more. Find your local comic shop at findyourcomic.store and put American Caper on your pull list to never miss an issue.

Limited copies also still available at the Absurd Ventures Store while supplies last: store.absurdventures.com.

Matriarchs, madwomen, molls, and mayhem…
in issue 5 of AMERICAN CAPER, out now at comic shops worldwide

Was an absolute pleasure chatting with Shelly Bond and Lazlow about @darkhorse.com American Caper, including the importance of hitting deadlines, how the writers approached a comic book extremely differently than when they were crafting GTA, and much more.

Comic Book Club Bonus: Shelly Bond And Lazlow Go On An American Caper Legendary editor Shelly Bond and video game legend Lazlow join our legendary podcast for a bonus episode breaking down Dark Horse's American Caper.

Legendary editor Shelly Bond and video game legend Lazlow join our legendary podcast for a bonus episode breaking down Dark Horse's American Caper.

Dan Houser Expands Absurd Ventures Book Imprint The legendary video game developer has expanded his self-publishing venture into a new publishing program that will acquire across numerous genres. The U.K.’s Midas Group will handle submissions.

The legendary video game developer has expanded his self-publishing venture into a new publishing program that will acquire across numerous genres. The U.K.’s Midas Group will handle submissions.

I did the inks on the interiors of this one, too. A bloody crime special.

Preorder American Caper # 5 at the Absurd Store:
⭐ Cover A by @tylerboss.bsky.social: the heroines and matriarchs of American Caper
⭐ Cover B by Simon Bisley: a portrait of Eva Suarez from her cartel past
Or get a discounted bundle of both.
On shelves March 18.
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David Lapham’s Variant Cover B of American Caper Issue # 4 is a sly nod to his own classic Stray Bullets series.

This variant is now sold out at the Absurd Ventures Store but may still be found at comic shops worldwide.

Limited copies of Cover A by Tyler Boss are also still available at the Absurd Ventures Store
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Cover B is sold out at our store but may still be found at comic shops worldwide.

The first 4 issues are also available digitally via GlobalComix, Amazon, and Apple Books.

American Caper # 4 is on sale now at comic shops worldwide. Find your local comic shop at findyourcomic.store and put American Caper on your pull list to never miss an issue.

Join us for cocktails and treachery…
as brunch
gets
bloody.

Issue 4 of AMERICAN CAPER is now available

Issue # 4 hits comic shops next week on NCBD Weds Feb 18. Limited copies of Cover A by Tyler Boss are still available for preorder at the Absurd Ventures Store. Variant Cover B by David Lapham is sold out but may be found at local comic shops next week.
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AMERICAN CAPER Absurd Ventures presents AMERICAN CAPER. A new crime fiction saga and original comic book series from the mind of Dan Houser.

We have updated the American Caper website to feature covers and synopses of the first 7 issues and the first 2 trade paperbacks, with future issue covers and details to be revealed.
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Volume 1: Red-Pilled Blues collects issues 1-4 and will be released June 23

Volume 2: Cowboys and Conspiracies collects issues 5-8 and will be released October 27

Both can now be preordered via Amazon, Barnes & Noble or your favorite local comic shop or bookstore.

Presenting the complete 2026 roadmap with release dates of all twelve issues from this first season of American Caper, plus the first two volumes of the trade paperback collections.

Thank you to The @comicsxf.com Interview Podcast for having the American Caper team on to chat about the first few issues of the series.

Listen to the full episode at comicsxf.com/2026/02/03/t...