RDR2 Penny Dreadful Book Locations Guide

Amid the rugged landscapes of RDR2, small moments like helping young Jack Marston find his lost storybook add a touching depth to the game’s sprawling narrative. Tracking down these elusive Penny Dreadful comics not only deepens your connection to the characters but also offers a cozy side activity during your wild west adventure.

Jack’s Penny Dreadful request kicks off during the story mission “A Fisher of Men” in Chapter 2. As you and Jack enjoy a fishing trip, he mentions losing his storybook. This casual remark sets the stage for a quest where you can find and deliver one of several Penny Dreadful comics scattered across the world as a replacement.

Unlike many guides that list only four Penny Dreadful book locations, there’s a lesser-known fifth comic you can find. All five count towards completing Jack’s request, offering some flexibility on where you choose to pick one up during your journey.

All Penny Dreadful Book Locations in RDR2

There are five distinct Penny Dreadful comics spread across the map, but Jack doesn’t require a specific issue—any one of these will satisfy his request. Knowing exactly where to look can save you a lot of wandering.

At Pleasance , an abandoned schoolhouse northeast of Eris Field in Lemoyne, you can find the Penny Dreadful titled Otis Miller and the Boy from New York . The rundown building’s eerie quiet holds this comic, ripe for the taking.

You can also find a Penny Dreadful at Pleasance, which is an abandoned schoolhouse northeast of Eris Field in Lemoyne. The comic available here is Otis Miller and the Boy from New York.

Travel northwest of Valentine to Clawson’s Rest , a modest cabin where another Penny Dreadful sits patiently. Within this quiet home, you’ll discover Otis Miller and the Arabian Prince , ready to be claimed for Jack.

There’s another Penny Dreadful book at Clawson’s Rest, a cabin northwest of Valentine. Search inside the house to find Otis Miller and the Arabian Prince.

Near Emerald Ranch lies Osman Grove , a small shack northeast of the main area. Inside, find the comic Otis Miller and the Black-Hearted Lady . This location also has Mary-Beth’s fountain pen, a nice little extra if you’re exploring thoroughly.

There’s a Penny Dreadful book located in Osman Grove, a shack northeast of Emerald Ranch. Inside the cabin, you can find Otis Miller and the Black-Hearted Lady. You can also find Mary-Beth’s fountain pen there.

Head southwest of Valentine toward Downes Ranch , and inside one of the houses, you’ll stumble across Wild West Heroes No. 132 . This comic perfectly fits the bill for Jack’s request as well.

In Downes Ranch, which is southwest of Valentine, there’s a house where you can find Wild West Heroes No. 132, another comic that counts for Jack’s request.

One hidden gem many miss is True Tales of Frank Heck, No. 102 at the Lake Don Julio House , southeast of Armadillo by the lake. This location often stays locked during Arthur’s main story, only becoming accessible in the Epilogue, but it’s an official option for the request.

But we’re not finished. There’s actually a fifth one. I searched for it and noticed that many guides didn’t mention this location. The official RDR2 guide says there are five possible books for Jack’s request, while many guides only mention four.

The reason is that the fifth one, True Tales of Frank Heck, No. 102, is located at the Lake Don Julio House, southeast of Armadillo by the lake.

This locked status can throw off players trying to grab this comic mid-story. If you’re past the main narrative or exploring the Epilogue, this spot opens up as an alternative to the other four more accessible locations.

How to Get Jack’s Penny Dreadful Request in RDR2

The mission “A Fisher of Men” is crucial for kicking off Jack’s Penny Dreadful request. When Jack mentions forgetting his book in Blackwater, Arthur’s line about finding a replacement automatically unlocks this side task in your journal.

Your game will reliably trigger this request, unlike other camp-related tasks that can be missed. This means you can focus on tracking down one of the Penny Dreadful comics without worrying about missing the chance.

How to Complete Jack’s Penny Dreadful Request

Once you grab any Penny Dreadful comic, return to camp and talk to Jack. Opt to give him the storybook, and the request completes with him rewarding you with a sweet bar of chocolate—a small but satisfying token.

Completing this task also chips away at the Errand Boy trophy/achievement, which requires fulfilling five camp companion item requests. Jack’s favor is an easy step toward that milestone.

RDR2

Release Date

October 26, 2018

ESRB

M for Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs and Alcohol)

Developer(s)

Rockstar Games

Publisher(s)

Rockstar Games

RDR2 Penny Dreadful book location checklist with map markers and house interiors.
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