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 bil more
American Caper #1 is an exaggerated, funny, and at times unsettling premiere issue. Dan Houser crafts a satire that pokes fun at all sides of the conversation without holding back, while David Lapham's gritty artwork perfectly matches the tone and energy of the story. It'll be interesting to see where this creative team goes after this first issue. Read Full Review
If you like stories where everything is on the table to make fun of, skewer, poke, jab, and nothing is sacred, American Caper #1 is for you. It's an out there start that'll keep you on your toes with no idea what to expect next for what will happen and to who. It's also a story where you'll cheer when everyone gets what they deserve. It's a cathartic middle finger to the state of things with a focus on the hyper polarization and self-centeredness that the world has become. It's a comic where lines are drawn and it's the reader against everyone on the page. Read Full Review
American Caper #1 is a solid start to an irreverent and surprisingly intriguing crime story, mixing dark humor with well-detailed art. Read Full Review
American Caper is a chaotic and scatterbrained read that pushes satire to the absolute limit, for better or for worse. It's unhinged in all the right ways, from its crude comedy to its absurd violence, cramming as much as it can into just its first issue. Read Full Review
Plot
The story introduces us to a community in Verona, Wyoming, USA, where one of its residents, lawyer William Hamilton, explains how his life is a misery due to his gambling addiction and decisions based on earning money working for a corrupt firm whose clients are detestable but wealthy individuals.
William's family is dysfunctional. His wife, Marnie, is a hateful woman who adheres to radical right-wing political ideals. His daughter, Arabella, is his complete political opposite, supporting the left. Meanwhile, his son, Brian, lives in a virtual world where he's convinced he can do anything without any real effort. The only thing they all have in common is their hatred and disrespect for their father, whom they see as a l more
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