Issue Description

Ripoff Chick; Harvey sees a woman and sparks a memory of how they were ten years previously, and the relationship starts again.

Young Ideas; Joe wants to know how Harvey makes out with women at work.

Cold World; A 61 year old guy asks Harvey about the chances of a job, and tells his story.

Read This; Harvey remembers a guy he used to trade records with and helps him move his collection.

Once Again to Oregon; Harvey's flight companion to Oregon is far more interesting than he anticpated.

Prelude, Party & Post-Party; Harvey puzzles on and off for years about a girl he liked in high school.

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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