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A BETTER PARADISE novel and audiobook out now

AMERICAN CAPER comic book issues 1 & 2 out now

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Look for our very first ASK ABSURD QUESTIONS article at the Absurd Feed soon addressing fan questions about A Better Paradise, American Caper, the Absurdaverse & more. If you have questions, ask away here in replies or via www.absurdventures.com/contact and stay tuned.
January 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The Absurd Vortex T-shirt — now available at the Absurd Ventures Store
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December 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
You can now preorder issue # 3 of AMERICAN CAPER at the Absurd Ventures Store.

Available as Cover A by @tylerboss.bsky.social, Variant Cover B by Simon Bisley, or as a discounted bundle of both. Expected to ship on release day: January 21.
December 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Issue 2 of AMERICAN CAPER is now available at your local comic shop

In this issue:
Verona, Wyoming is rattled by a murder…
a crashed van of smuggled immigrants…
three escaped fugitives on the run…
and an erratic, HGH-swilling billionaire turned cowboy, who reveals a little too much...
December 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The making of American Caper: Legendary editor Shelly Bond shares the art team’s dynamic process as the story goes from Dan Houser and Lazlow’s script, to David Lapham’s story layouts and pencils, to Chris Anderson’s gritty, unique finishes and inks, to Lee Loughridge’s high-octane color palette.
December 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
American Caper: Red-Pilled Blues

The first trade paperback volume, collecting the first four issues of the series, will be available June 23, 2026. Preorder now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or your local comic shop or bookseller.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Who – or what – is NigelDave?
December 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What happened in 2036?

Dan Houser tells the backstory of A BETTER PARADISE

Thank you to Chris Evans and The Breakfast Show on @virginradiouk.bsky.social for selecting A BETTER PARADISE Volume One: An Aftermath as the Read of the Week.
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Thank you to all the press, comic creator friends, and fans at large who have been enjoying the first issue of AMERICAN CAPER

Cheers to @wilwheaton.net @pattonoswalt.bsky.social @screenrant.bsky.social @capesandtights.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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
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
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
The American Caper team go behind the scenes of the full-page ad for the Macher 1000 Kelvin Advanced Edition grill that appears in Issue # 1. Illustrated by @chrisacomics.bsky.social.

From the team’s chat with John Siuntres on the latest episode of the @wordballoon.bsky.social podcast.
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
We have also added the AMERICAN CAPER T-shirt at the Absurd Ventures Store, shipping now. The back features @davidlapham.bsky.social’s full page montage art of degenerate gambler and chicken wing addict, William Hamilton. The front features the signature American Caper logo.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:13 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
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
Thank you to the great folks at Revenge Of and to @samidemonster.bsky.social for hosting the American Caper team at the 2025 Comics Creators Block Party this past weekend and celebrating the series launch week with us.
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Variant Cover E by @margueritesauvage.bsky.social

Marguerite’s variant cover of AMERICAN CAPER Issue # 1 depicting William and Marnie Hamilton is a satirical homage to the iconic James Bond poster art of the late great Robert McGinnis.
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Thank you to the great folks at Revenge Of and to @samidemonster.bsky.social for hosting the American Caper team at the 2025 Comics Creators Block Party this past weekend and celebrating the series launch week with us.
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM