Comic books in 'American Splendor Collected Editions'

Several copies of the 4th printing of this Dolphin Book Edition were signed and numbered (in multiple variations, glue-in plate) by one or more people involved in a 1990-1991 stage production of American Splendor starring Dan Castallaneta. See individual items for details. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Dolphin Book Edition - 1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Dolphin Book Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Kevin Brown, Gregory Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Introduction by R. Crumb. The best of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the first literary comic book, is represented in this superbly illustrated collection by Harvey Pekar. The stories are both funny and touching, showing the delicate balance of personal relationships and the frustrations of the workday world. Pekar has been compared to Dreiser, Dostoevsky, and Lenny Bruce. That he is more himself than any of these will not be missed by readers of this omnibus. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gregory Budgett, Sean Carroll, Sue Cavey, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, Val Mayerik, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb. From the streets of Cleveland comes the life and times of Harvey Pekar. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Signed by Harvey Pekar - 1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gregory Budgett, Sean Carroll, Sue Cavey, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, Val Mayerik, and Gerry Shamray. Cover by R. Crumb. From the streets of Cleveland comes the life and times of Harvey Pekar. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. NOTE: Does not include certificate of authenticity. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Chester Brown, Kevin Brown, Greg Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, William Fogg, Drew Friedman, Rebecca Huntington, Paul Mavriders, Val Mayerik, Alan Moore, Spain Rodriguez, Gerry Shamray, Carole Shobocinski, Frank Stack, J.R. Stats, Colin Upton, Jim Woodring, Joe Zabel, and Mark Zingarelli. Includes never-before-seen material - The Best of Harvey Pekar, from his AMERICAN SPLENDOR series and other comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 292 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Chester Brown, Kevin Brown, Greg Budgett, R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, William Fogg, Drew Friedman, Rebecca Huntington, Paul Mavriders, Val Mayerik, Alan Moore, Spain Rodriguez, Gerry Shamray, Carole Shobocinski, Frank Stack, J.R. Stats, Colin Upton, Jim Woodring, Joe Zabel, and Mark Zingarelli. Includes never-before-seen material - The Best of Harvey Pekar, from his AMERICAN SPLENDOR series and other comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 292 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by R. Crumb. The comic collision of underground luminaries Harvey Pekar (American Splendor) and R. Crumb (Fritz the Cat) is funny, obsessive, ever-so-slightly neurotic, but always biting and honest. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.00.

2nd and later printings. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by R. Crumb. The comic collision of underground luminaries Harvey Pekar (American Splendor) and R. Crumb (Fritz the Cat) is funny, obsessive, ever-so-slightly neurotic, but always biting and honest. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. Collects American Splendor: Unsung Hero (2002) #1-3. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by David Collier. Few authors are able to capture an honest snapshot of everyday life the way Harvey Pekar can. From ruminations on jazz musicians to back problems and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that not only explores the mundane, but celebrates it as well. This time out, Pekar focuses his sharp literary eye on Robert McNeill, an ordinary man who's lived an extraordinary life. McNeill recounts his time spent as a G.I. in Vietnam, on a tour through that surreal and horrific landscape that even now, thirty years later, we're struggling to define. Unsung Hero is a tale of cynicism and endurance, tempered by McNeill's distinct sense of humor and Pekar's touching wit. American Splendor: Unsung Hero is the first Dark Horse collection from the long-running comic-book series that inspired the upcoming American Splendor feature film! The film version of American Splendor won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival and has earned both critical and popular acclaim! Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

2nd and later printings. Collects American Splendor: Unsung Hero (2002) #1-3. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by David Collier. Few authors are able to capture an honest snapshot of everyday life the way Harvey Pekar can. From ruminations on jazz musicians to back problems and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that not only explores the mundane, but celebrates it as well. This time out, Pekar focuses his sharp literary eye on Robert McNeill, an ordinary man who's lived an extraordinary life. McNeill recounts his time spent as a G.I. in Vietnam, on a tour through that surreal and horrific landscape that even now, thirty years later, we're struggling to define. Unsung Hero is a tale of cynicism and endurance, tempered by McNeill's distinct sense of humor and Pekar's touching wit. American Splendor: Unsung Hero is the first Dark Horse collection from the long-running comic-book series that inspired the upcoming American Splendor feature film! The film version of American Splendor won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival and has earned both critical and popular acclaim! Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

1st printing. By Harvey Pekar. Harvey Pekar flirted with fame for years. He was a regular guest on Late Night with David Letterman. He shared a close relationship with alternative illustrator R. Crumb. And he'd already developed a dedicated following inside and outside the comics community. But when the hit movie American Splendor was released, the stakes were suddenly raised. Now, Harvey is practically mainstream - the Dostoevsky of the graphic novel (but funnier). This new anthology of some of Harvey's greatest works is illustrated by some of the greatest artists in the business! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 332 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. Collects American Splendor (2006 DC) #1-4.

Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Haspiel, Eddie Campbell and Ty Templeton. Cover by Dean Haspiel.

Harvey Pekar returns to celebrate 30 years of autobiographical comics with his newest volume collecting the 4-issue acclaimed miniseries.

Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects American Splendor (2008 Volume 2) #1-4. Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Darwyn Cooke, David Lapham, Chris Weston, Dean Haspiel, Ty Templeton, and Darick Robertson. Cover by Dean Haspiel. More moving moments from the life of the essential everyman! Harvey Pekar returns with the second Vertigo volume of his AMERICAN SPLENDOR series. Harvey moves into his senior years and finds that he may be able to cope after all. Softcover, 136 pages, B&W. ? MATURE READERS Cover price $14.99.