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A BETTER PARADISE novel and audiobook out now

AMERICAN CAPER comic book issue # 1 out now

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The first appearance of AMERICAN CAPER is here

Creator-writer Dan Houser’s new crime fiction comic saga begins—with Issue # 1 out now

Visit your local comic book shop and add AMERICAN CAPER to your pull list to never miss an issue
NigelDave. February 26, 2041.

A BETTER PARADISE Volume One by Dan Houser — now available in hardcover and ebook. Audiobook edition available exclusively on Audible.
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Read AMERICAN CAPER from the murderers row of Dan Houser, Lazlow @chrisacomics.bsky.social @sxbond.bsky.social Lee Loughridge @tylerboss.bsky.social and the legend @davidlapham.bsky.social.

Smart crime that grabs you by the throat and feels dirty & raw like an open wound, as it should. Don't miss.
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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The covers of American Caper # 5

William Hamilton dodges a bullet. Literally.
Eliza Charmers discovers a murder weapon. Nearly.
Eva and Maria run into some very familiar “friends.”
Meanwhile: Marnie and her conspiracy crush meet up at a gun range.
And Eva reveals her past life in Mexico...
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Bay Area: Come out to our exclusive American Caper signing with Lazlow at Oakland’s @capecowlcomics.bsky.social this Saturday Nov 22 at 1pm
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Thanks to @collectorsparadise.bsky.social for hosting such a fun signing tonight for the release of AMERICAN CAPER #1 from @absurdventures.com @darkhorse.com and a bunch of weirdo comics creatives! Put it on your pull list!
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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✍️🚨TODAY IN NOHO🚨✍️

Join us TODAY for our special 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 featuring the all-star creative team of:

✍️ Lazlow
✍️ @chrisacomics.bsky.social
✍️ Lee Loughridge
✍️ @sxbond.bsky.social

@absurdventures.com x @darkhorse.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
What happens when AI runs rampant in its own fake digital world?

The hypothesis of A Better Paradise, as discussed in Lex Fridman’s wide-ranging conversation with Dan Houser. See the full episode on YouTube. youtu.be/o3gbXDjNWyI?...
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The Macher rocks!
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Daisy Tyburn. Sacramento, California. February 15, 2041.

A BETTER PARADISE Volume One by Dan Houser — now available in hardcover and ebook at all fine bookstores. Audiobook edition available exclusively on Audible.
November 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
You can now preorder Issue # 2 (Cover A and B) of AMERICAN CAPER at the Absurd Ventures Store. Available as single issues and as a discounted bundle. Expected to ship on release day: Christmas Eve, December 24.
Cover A by @tylerboss.bsky.social
Cover B by Simon Bisley

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November 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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American Caper from @darkhorse.com is a hell of a good time. An insanely good time! Can’t wait to see where this one goes. The Lapham art rules! Bonkers read.
November 16, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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⚠️🚨SIGNING RESCHEDULED🚨⚠️
☔ Unfortunately, due to the floods, we have to reschedule today's AMERICAN CAPER SIGNING to next WEDNESDAY 11/19!

📍 Please join us Wednesday, November 19 from 5-8pm at our NoHo location!

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@sxbond.bsky.social
@chrisacomics.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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My Pick of the Week is @absurdventures.com's American Caper #1!

A deep look into the "American Dream" 50+ years later.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNGd...
November 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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✍️🚨𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙎𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝙊𝙃𝙊! 🚨✍️

Join us this Saturday 11/15 for an epic 𝗜𝗡-𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 for 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 #𝟭 featuring the all-star creative Lazlow, @chrisacomics.bsky.social, Lee Loughridge & @sxbond.bsky.social!

RSVP: bit.ly/accplaunch

@absurdventures.com x @darkhorse.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Drove to Calamity Comics in Hatfield this morning to pick up American Caper #1. I have family in Wyoming. This is accurate.
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Jump on the ground floor for American Caper a 21st century crime comic. The crew joins me at 7pm pst on WB Live www.youtube.com/live/FH2wNKK...
21st century crime comics with American Caper Team
21st century crime comics with American Caper Team
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November 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Creator-writer Dan Houser on American Caper’s setting… and sundry cast of over-the-top characters

From Dan’s in-depth conversation with Lex Fridman; watch the entire episode on YouTube youtu.be/o3gbXDjNWyI?...
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Issue # 1 now available in comic shops across America – and beyond

Visit the Absurd Ventures Feed for a partial directory of shops with copies of the debut issue of AMERICAN CAPER, while supplies last: www.absurdventures.com/feed/posts/0...
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The first appearance of AMERICAN CAPER is here

Creator-writer Dan Houser’s new crime fiction comic saga begins—with Issue # 1 out now

Visit your local comic book shop and add AMERICAN CAPER to your pull list to never miss an issue
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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✍️𝙐𝙋𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂✍️
Join us on Saturday, November 15th for a special AMERICAN CAPER #1 Launch Signing featuring the all-star creative team of @sxbond.bsky.social, @chrisacomics.bsky.social, Lazlow & Lee Loughridge!

RSVP: bit.ly/accplaunch

@absurdventures.com
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November 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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This Saturday, 11/15 from 2-4, we’ll be signing your new favorite monthly comic, AMERICAN CAPER! Join us at my LCS @collectorsparadise.bsky.social in NOHO for free swag & fun times! @absurdventures.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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🔥THIS WEEK!!!🔥 Grand Theft Auto & Red Dead Redemption creator DAN HOUSER makes his comic debut with AMERICAN CAPER #1!!! PRE-ORDER for THIRD EYE PICK-UP🛒 or THIRD EYE SHIPS📬 👉 buythirdeyeordie.com/americancape
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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American Caper, written by Dan Houser and illustrated by David Lapham, is exactly the kind of wild, over-the-top take on modern America I never knew I needed.

@darkhorse.com @davidlapham.bsky.social
American Caper #1 Review: A Wild Satire of Modern America
American Caper, by Dan Houser and David Lapham, is exactly the kind of wild, over-the-top take on modern America I never knew I needed.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM