DARK HORSE COMICS AND ABSURD VENTURES PRESENT “AMERICAN CAPER,” A NEW CRIME FICTION COMIC SERIES
The longtime head writer and creative director behind the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series unveils his new take on crime fiction debuting this November
Dark Horse Comics and Absurd Ventures present American Caper , a new crime fiction comic series created and written by Dan Houser, who was co-founder of Rockstar Games and longtime head writer and creative director of the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series. American Caper boasts a murderer’s row of crime fiction and comics talent including fellow Grand Theft Auto veteran Lazlow, who is producing and contributing additional writing to the series. Illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist David Lapham (Stray Bullets, EC Epitaphs from the Abyss ) with finishes by Chris Anderson (Creepshow, Lost Angels ), colored by Lee Loughridge (Nemesis: Rogue’s Gallery, G.I. Joe ), and lettered by Nate Piekos (Minor Threats, The Umbrella Academy: Plan B ), the American Caper saga is a brutal crime fiction satire set against the backdrop of our current, hopelessly fractured, preposterous political nightmare.
The first arc of American Caper is a 12-issue series set in Verona, Wyoming, with issue #1 arriving in comic shops on November 12, 2025. Available to pre-order now at your local comic shop for $4.99 American Caper #1 will feature covers by main series cover artist Tyler Boss, as well as Simon Bisley (who also created original concept and character art for the series), Martin Simmonds, Joe Quinones, and Marguerite Sauvage. The series is edited by former Vertigo/DC Comics Executive Editor, Shelly Bond and Dark Horse Comics’ Executive Editor, Daniel Chabon.
American Caper is a tale of two totally normal, completely damaged families in a world of corrupt business, inept politics, bungling crime, self-righteous justice, and problematic leisure wear. We follow the fortunes of two neighbors who are on the point of collapse: a Mormon hitman and a gambling addict lawyer, both intertwined in a real estate deal gone wrong. Added to the mix are a Mexican beauty queen on the run from her past, two escaped convicts in love, a Wall Street billionaire who has become a cowboy, and a maniac hell-bent on revenge.
From the tax avoiders in the manicured wilderness of Wyoming, to the thought police of Brooklyn, to the confused political battlegrounds of Florida, one thing is certain: this tragedy is someone else’s fault.
“American Caper is based on my lifelong fascination with hypocrites, sociopaths, political idiots, dysfunctional families, and violence. Dark, morally ambiguous, very vulgar and, we hope, funny, American Caper is a comic for the confusing world in which we live right now.”—Dan Houser, Creator-Writer
“If I told that kid growing up in Oklahoma who headed to New World Comics every Wednesday that one day he’d be working with legendary editor Shelly Bond and visual storytelling genius David Lapham making a comic, he would have said, ‘who is this weird middle aged guy hanging outside a comic book store rambling about the future?’”—Lazlow, Producer
"Getting to work with legends like Dan Houser, Lazlow, and David Lapham on a project this sharp, fearless, and darkly hilarious is a dream. Editing American Caper has been a total thrill—this book pulls no punches, and I can’t wait for readers to dive in.”—Daniel Chabon, Executive Editor
« Dan and Lazlow have two of the wildest imaginations of our time, and it’s incredible that we get to bring their twisted take on the classic American crime story to an entirely new medium. Comics are the perfect format to showcase every hilariously dark detail they’ve packed into this series, and I can’t wait until I can finally talk about what I’ve read! » --Tim Wiesch, Dark Horse Comics Vice President of Business Development
Dark Horse Comics and Absurd Ventures will unveil further details about American Caper at San Diego Comic Con later this week, with a Sunday panel and scheduled weekend signings featuring Lazlow, David Lapham, Shelly Bond and more. The Dark Horse booth (#2615) will also be offering giveaways of American Caper ashcans, t-shirts and other limited-edition items in honor of the series announcement.
12 épisodes prévus pour commencer avec possibilité de continuer au-delà en cas de succès. Lapham travaille sur l’épisode 10, s’il n’est pas déjà terminé.
The new crime-fiction saga created and written by Dan Houser (Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption), with additional writing by Lazlow, art by Eisner Award winner David Lapham, and covers by Tyler Boss.
A tale of two totally normal, completely damaged families in a world of corrupt businesses, inept local politicians, bungling criminals, and unfortunate leisurewear. We follow the fortunes of two neighbors on the point of collapse: a Mormon hit man and a gambling-addict lawyer, both intertwined in a real-estate deal gone wrong. Mix in a Mexican beauty queen on the run from her past, two escaped convicts in love, a Wall Street billionaire who has become a cowboy, and a maniac hell-bent on revenge. American culture has become a war about real estate, violence, and snake oil.
From the tax avoiders in the manicured wilderness of Wyoming to the thought police of liberal Brooklyn to the confused political and environmental battlegrounds of Florida, one thing is certain: This tragedy is someone else’s fault.
• New comic book series from the head writer and creative team of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption!
• A brutal satire that reflects on our current pollical nightmare.
• Ongoing series.
Creators
Writer:
Dan Houser
Artist:
David Lapham
Colorist:
Lee Loughridge
Cover Artist:
Tyler Boss, Joe Quinones, Marguerite Sauvage, Simon BisleyGenre: Crime/Mystery, Action/Adventure
Publication Date:
November 12, 2025
Format:
FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Price:
$4.99
Verona, Wyoming is rattled by a murder, a van crash of illegal immigrants, and three escaped fugitives on the run. William visits Marty Blowman, the erratic, HGH-swilling millionaire turned cowboy, who reveals a little too much of his insecurities. Meanwhile, Orson violates his Mormon oath in Mexico, seeks redemption, and finds his wife at home baking pie for a concerning visitor.
• New comic book series from the head writer and creative team of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption!
• Ongoing series.
Creators
Writer: Dan Houser, Lazlow
Artist: David Lapham
Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover artist: Tyler Boss, Simon BisleyGenres: Action/Adventure, Crime/Mystery
Publication date: Dec. 24, 2025
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Price: $4.99
