Issue Description

A review of Chicago's Hamburger King diner with illustration of the front.

Standing Behind Old Jewish Ladies in Supermarket Lines; How old Jewish ladies hold up the rest of the customers waiting to pay at the supermarket tills.

Awaking to the Terror of a New Day; Harvey is depressed about life and his job.

Awaking to the Terror of the Same Old Day; Harvey interprets a dream as his being lonely, but comes to realise others have worse problems.

Getting Adjusted; Harvey chats with a friend's wife about Vietnam M.I.A's typesetting, his friend George and Cleveland.

Jack the Bellboy and Mr. Boats;

Mr Lopes' Gift;

A review of Chicago's El Taco Loco restaurant.

American Splendor (1976)

Publisher

Harvey Pekar

Volume Description

The stories in American Splendor concern the everyday life of Pekar in Cleveland, Ohio. Situations covered include Pekar's job as a file clerk at a Veteran's Administration hospital and his relations with work colleagues and patients there. There are also stories about Pekar and his relations with friends and family, including his third wife Joyce Brabner and their adopted daughter Danielle. Other stories concern everyday situations such as Pekar's troubles with his car, money, his health, and his concerns and anxieties in general.

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