Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser’s first comic book series, “American Caper”, has just been revealed along with a ton of details and images. From a release date to other Rockstar veterans working on it, we now have a better understanding of what ex-GTA staff have been cooking up.
Announced during San Diego Comic Con week, Absurd Ventures have issued a press release announcing the first media release in the American Caper franchise. We previously learned Dan was working on American Caper projects such as a comic book but little was known about it.
Set in Verona, Wyoming, American Caper is a “brutal crime fiction satire set against the backdrop of our current, hopelessly fractured, preposterous political nightmare.” Below is the official description from the trailer:
“American Caper is a tale of two totally normal, completely damaged families in a world of corrupt business, inept politics, bungling crime, leisure wear, and self-righteous justice. 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.”
See the cover for the first issue and artwork from a panel below.
Production Crew
According to an IGN article, the series will feature additional writing by long time Rockstar Games developer Lazlow Jones whom many fans of the GTA series will know. The comics will be illustrated by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) and Chris Anderson (Creepshow).
This arc has been coloured by Lee Loughridge (Nemesis: Rogue’s Gallery, G.I. Joe) and Angels), colored by Lee Loughridge (Nemesis: Rogue’s Galler), and lettered by Nate Piekos (The Umbrella Academy: Plan B). It is edited by Shelly Bond and Daniel Chabon.
Release Date And Price
The first arc of American Caper will contain 12 issues published by Dark Horse Comics. The first issue will be released in comic book stores on November 12th 2025 for $4.99. If you wish to get a copy secured for the release date, you can pre-order one at comic book stores right now.
More details are set to be revealed at SDCC this week. If you are at the event, there is a panel and signing session with Lazlow, David Lapham, Shelly Bond, and more. Plus, pay a visit to the The Dark Horse booth (#2615) to enter giveaways for American Caper ashcans, t-shirts, and more.
This news update on the comic comes just a few weeks after Absurd Ventures unveiled Dan Houser’s first book. Set within the A Better Paradise IP he created, the book is out in October. Learn more here.
Are you interested in Dan Houser’s new comic book and company? Let us know in the comments. Stay tuned to RockstarINTEL for news updates on Absurd Ventures and everything Rockstar Games.
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