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American Splendor (1976 Harvey Pekar) comic books 1980-1982

  • Issue #5
    American Splendor (1976 Harvey Pekar) 5

    Cover art by Robert Crumb. Freddy Visits for the Weekend, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; Harvey's friend Freddy is in town and nobody wants him to stay at their house. Emil, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey remembers a guy who used to live in his neighbourhood. Leonard & Marie, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey tries to bring two single friends together. An Everyday Horror Story, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; Harvey's voice goes on his honeymoon, and it's diagnosed as a vocal cord nodule. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #6
    American Splendor (1976 Harvey Pekar) 6

    Cover art by Gerry Shamray. Ripoff Chick, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey sees a woman and sparks a memory of how they were ten years previously, and the relationship starts again. Young Ideas, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Michael T. Gilbert; Joe wants to know how Harvey makes out with women at work. Cold World, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; A 61 year old guy asks Harvey about the chances of a job, and tells his story. Read This, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey remembers a guy he used to trade records with and helps him move his collection. Once Again to Oregon, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey's flight companion to Oregon is far more interesting than he anticpated. Prelude, Party & Post-Party, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey puzzles on and off for years about a girl he liked in high school. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

  • Issue #7
    American Splendor (1976 Harvey Pekar) 7
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    Cover pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm. The Day Before The Be In, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett; inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey goes out shopping, meets with his friend Joe and complains about the LP record he was sent for reviewing. A Dialogue, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sue Cavey; Harvey contemplates his marriage falling apart. Alice Quinn, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sue Cavey; Harvey meets a woman he's not seen in twenty years. Spring Sunday Twilight, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Jack Millie; Jim comes to visit. Boston, November 1980, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Kevin Brown; Harvey meets an anarchist with whom he's been corresponding. From Hospital To Library, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Rick Dahl; Harvey meets an outpatient who gives him a lift and pours out his heart. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.