{"product_id":"american-caper-2025-ashcan-bn","title":"American Caper # 1 2025 Ashcan BN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Caper #1 2025 Ashcan \u003c\/strong\u003eis a special 24-page preview edition of the new crime-fiction comic series American Caper, created and written by Dan Houser (co-founder of Rockstar Games and writer for Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ashcan was released as a promotional collectible—often distributed at events like San Diego Comic-Con 2025—offering fans an early look at the artwork and characters before the series' official debut in November 2025. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot and Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the fictional town of Verona, Wyoming, the story is a \"brutal satire\" of modern American culture, focusing on real estate, violence, and political dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore Conflict: The narrative follows two \"completely damaged\" families living next door to each other who become entangled in a real estate deal gone wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Characters:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mormon hitman and a gambling-addicted lawyer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mexican beauty queen on the run from her past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Wall Street billionaire who moved to Wyoming to play cowboy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo escaped convicts in love and a maniac seeking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series is published by Dark Horse Comics in collaboration with Houser's new media company, Absurd Ventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters: Dan Houser and Lazlow Jones (another Rockstar Games veteran).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Eisner Award-winner David Lapham (Stray Bullets).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers: Featured art by Tyler Boss, Simon Bisley, and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48207629615204,"sku":"BN7 3","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_05_12_40_16_724.jpg?v=1775411077","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/american-caper-2025-ashcan-bn","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}