On this week’s AIPT Comics Podcast, we break down the biggest comics news and releases before diving into one of the wildest books on the stands right now. American Caper is messy, violent, hilarious, and packed with characters who seem one bad decision away from total collapse, and that is exactly what makes it work.
We’re joined by co-writer Lazlow, editor Shelly Bond, and finisher Chris Anderson to talk about building the chaotic world of Verona, Wyoming, crafting a crime satire where nobody comes out clean, and how the team balances grotesque humor with sharp social commentary. From fake ads and interconnected storytelling to pushing boundaries with tone and visuals, this is a deep dive into how American Caper became such a singular comic.
Plus, as always, we recap the week in comics, highlighting the biggest releases, surprises, and what you should be reading right now.
You can stream the AIPT Comics podcast below or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.
AIPT Comics Podcast Best Books of the Week:
Dave:
- Lobo #1 (Skottie Young, Jorge Corona)
Sentry #1 (Paul Jenkins, Christian Rosado)
Alex:
- Absolute Flash #13 (Lemire, Haining)
- Exquisite Corpses #11 (Che Grayson, Gavin Fullerton)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex: Super Creepshow #1 (Kieron Gillen, Rossi Gifford)
Dave: Infernal Hulk #5 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Kev Walker)
In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave loves Josemaria Casanovas’ variant for Iron Man #3, and Alex picks Rod Reis’ Superman #36 cover! Check out both below!
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