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ASK ABSURD QUESTIONS… PART ONE

Thank you to everyone who sent a question our way, whether via our website or any of our social channels. We received so many great questions about A Better Paradise, American Caper, the Absurdaverse, and all of our various projects here at Absurd Ventures – far too many to answer in one go – so consider this inaugural edition to be part one of an ongoing series. Look for part two to be published sometime in the next month or two and, in the meantime, please do keep your comments coming so that we may consider them for an upcoming edition of Ask Absurd Questions…

Ask Absurd Questions Part One

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AMERICAN CAPER ISSUE 8 OUT NOW

It’s a nuclear meltdown type of family affair.
American Caper issue #8 is on sale now at comic shops worldwide including:
Horizon Comics (CA)
Third Eye Comics (DC / Maryland / Virginia area)
Atomic Empire (North Carolina)
Midtown Comics (NY)
Black Cat Comics (Utah)
Forbidden Planet (UK)
Black Dog Comics (Germany)
G-Mart Comics (online store – US)
MyComicShop (online store - US)
Archonia (online store - Europe)
Visit https://findyourcomic.store to find your local shop and put AMERICAN CAPER on your pull list to never miss an issue. Limited copies are also still available at the Absurd Ventures Store. Digital edition available via GlobalComix, Amazon Kindle, and Apple Books.

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ABSURD VENTURES AT TRIBECA FESTIVAL 2026

“We love creating universes that people get lost in, and they can't find the bottom of it."

Thank you to Tribeca Fest for hosting Absurd at the Storytelling Summit this past weekend with our partners from Smilegate, Dark Horse Comics, and Kevin Anderson & Associates for a talk about narrative and worldbuilding across the A Better Paradise, American Caper, and Absurdaverse worlds and projects, moderated by Elle Osili-Wood.

Read more at IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-co-founder-dan-houser-says-theres-no-right-way-to-play-an-open-world-game-tribeca-festival-2026

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“LUMINARIES: DAN HOUSER’S ABSURD VENTURES” PANEL AT TRIBECA FEST 2026 


Dan Houser and Lazlow will discuss Absurd’s approach to storytelling and worldbuilding at this year’s Tribeca Fest alongside several of our partners from Dark Horse Comics, Smilegate and more. The discussion, titled “LUMINARIES: DAN HOUSER’S ABSURD VENTURES” is part of Tribeca Fest’s Storytelling Summit and will take place Saturday, June 13, 3:30pm at Spring Studios in New York City.

The panel will feature Absurd’s Dan Houser and Lazlow alongside Tim Wiesch (Head of Publishing, Dark Horse Comics) discussing American Caper, Kevin Anderson (CEO of Kevin Anderson & Associates) discussing A Better Paradise novels, and Paul Lee (Vice President of GTM, Smilegate) discussing Smilegate’s video game publishing partnership with Absurd.


Visit Tribeca’s website for more information on available passes.

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ABSURDAVERSE ANIMATED SHORTS TO WORLD PREMIERE AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST (SOLD OUT)

Update: This event is now sold out.

Absurdaverse animation and video game projects will feature a large ensemble of comedy talent. Today, via Variety, we’ve confirmed a first wave of castings including comedy veterans and standup stars Rachel Dratch, Dan Soder, Ari Matti, Annie Lederman, Yamaneika Saunders, and Steph Tolev with many more to be announced in the future.

The very first animated shorts will be premiered at an exclusive live comedy event as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival on May 7 at the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles. In these original shorts featuring character designs by Kendra Melton (Rick & Morty, Venture Bros), eventgoers will be introduced to an ensemble of eclectic and unhinged characters, including a Chief People Officer who treats his job like a DJ residency (voiced by Dan Soder), a chain-smoking sovereign citizen podcaster (voiced by Rachel Dratch), an insane MMA fighter (voiced by up-and-coming comedian, Samantha Alton), and more. The event will feature live standup from Patton Oswalt and Absurdaverse cast members Dan Soder, Ari Matti, Yamaneika Saunders, Steph Tolev, and host Annie Lederman. Limited tickets are now available: https://www.netflixisajokefest.com/shows/absurdaverse

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AMERICAN CAPER WALLPAPERS

Download American Caper background wallpapers for phones and desktops featuring Marty Blowman, Freddie Abel, Eva Suarez, William and Marnie Hamilton, and other maniacs of Verona, Wyoming.

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ABSURD STORE UPDATES: AMERICAN CAPER Preorders, Original Art & ABSURD MUGS

American Caper Issue #6 (Pre-Order)
American Caper Volume 1: Red-Pilled Blues (Trade Paperback Collection) (Pre-Order)

Now available to preorder at the Absurd Ventures Store:
American Caper issue #6: A ballad of predators, prey, and performance enhancing drugs. Shipping April 22.
American Caper: Red-Pilled Blues (Trade Paperback collection Volume 1). Collects issues 1-4. Shipping June 23. 
⭐A limited supply Back Issue Bundle of issues 3-6 at a 20% discount. Ships April 22 with issue 6 release.

Original American Caper Artwork by Chris Anderson: Issue 3, Page 1
Original American Caper Artwork by Chris Anderson: Issue 5, Page 18

Check out the newly launched Original Art section of the Absurd Ventures Store. Your opportunity to own an actual 1-of-1 finished and inked page of original art straight from the drawing desk of American Caper artist, Chris Anderson. Two pages are currently available and more will be added in the future. 100% of proceeds go directly to artist Chris Anderson.

And also available at the Absurd Store now: The Absurd Mug Collection
The black 15oz glossy ceramic Absurd Mug; 4 styles to choose from, or collect them all. Each with the Absurd logo on one side and a signature strapline on the other. 20% off all orders of 2 mugs or more.

https://store.absurdventures.com/