Issue Description

The Young Crumb Story; Harvey writes about how he met Robert Crumb and how both of them got into underground comics.

How I Quit Collecting Records and Put Out a Comic Book With the Money I Saved;

An Argument At Work; Herschel lets his anger get the better of him at work after a secretary turns down his request for a date.

Out of the Past; Someone Herschel knows from years ago is to be treated in the hospital where he works.

Lunch With Carmella; Harvey recalls Carmella, whom he once worked with, and tells John about her.

Library Story;

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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