American Splendor comic books issue 1

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Cover pencils by Gary Dumm, inks by Greg Budgett. 101 Ways To Pick Up Girls, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Gary Dumm, inks by Greg Budgett. A Fantasy, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb. How I Spent My Summer Vacation: 1972, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Marv cops off with his friend's girlfriend as they visit, and she invites him to California. The Rank, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Lad Jeric (layouts) and Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm. Remembering Be-Ins, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Brian Bram; A look back from 2010 to how the 1960s be-ins weren't all they may have later seemed. Love Story, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Gary Dumm, inks by Greg Budgett. 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Harvey Pekar Art by David Lapham, Chris Weston, Dean Haspiel, Hilary Barta, John Lucas, Zachary Baldus and Ed Piskor Cover by Philip Bond In 2006, comics legend Harvey Pekar brought his unsparing tales of ordinary life to Vertigo with an all-new run of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, the comic that, 30 years earlier, rose 'from the streets of Cleveland' and changed how we look at comics. Often imitated but never duplicated, Pekar proved that he still has the power to 'make mundane reality seem like the highest drama' (Entertainment Weekly) in his critically acclaimed Vertigo series. Now, Harvey Pekar is back with an all-new series of AMERICAN SPLENDOR, featuring his funniest, most poignant, somber and uplifting stories from the complex life of an ordinary man. Once again, the Vertigo AMERICAN SPLENDOR pairs Harvey with some of the most exciting, innovative artists currently in comics, including in this special premiere issue, David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, Stray Bullets), Chris Weston (THE FILTH, Fantastic Four), Dean Haspiel (THE QUITTER, Brawl), Mike Hawthorne (THE UN-MEN, Queen and Country), John Lucas (THE EXTERMINATORS) and other luminaries from both the mainstream and indie worlds. In this issue, they join Harvey to chronicle his battles with stubborn sofas, short sighted magazine writers, treacherous front doorsteps and many more obstacles for Harvey to overcome in his pursuit of a fulfilling and meaningful existence. 'Pekar's ability to find the exceptional in the everyday has matured and blossomed over time.' - Publisher's Weekly On sale April 2 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Harvey Pekar Art by Dean Haspiel, Ty Templeton, Hilary Barta, Greg Budgett and Gary Dumm Cover by Glenn Fabry Following the success of his critically praised, top-selling graphic novel THE QUITTER, Harvey Pekar returns to Vertigo with an all-new 4-issue AMERICAN SPLENDOR miniseries, celebrating 30 years of the series that first showed how, as Harvey says, "ordinary life can be pretty complex stuff." First appearing in 1976, AMERICAN SPLENDOR rose "from the streets of Cleveland" to change the way comics readers and creators viewed the potential of their medium. The series won an American Book Award and became an Oscar-nominated film. In Vertigo's AMERICAN SPLENDOR, Harvey is joined by an all-star roster of artists from both indie and mainstream comics. The first issue features QUITTER artist Dean Haspiel illustrating "The Day's Highlights," while Ty Templeton (BIGG TIME, BATMAN ADVENTURES) portrays Harvey's account of his relationship with his parents after the events of THE QUITTER. Also in this issue, AMERICAN SPLENDOR veterans Greg Budgett and Gary Dumm depict Harvey's struggles with an acerbic flight attendant and Hilary Barta (TOMORROW STORIES) shows us what Harvey considers a "delicacy." Now, three decades after his self-published debut, Harvey Pekar proves that while his life has changed, his ability to find the exceptional in the everyday has only grown better with time. On sale September 6 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, B&W, no ads, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gary Dumm, Dean Haspiel, Joe Sacco and Frank Stack. Cover by Frank Stack. Harvey Pekar writes comics about avant-garde musicians, the struggles of the working class, and his own neuroses. Ever wonder why they call them the "golden years"? So has Harvey Pekar, and he's not afraid to tell you why. Walk down any street in America and you might see the people and scenes caught in American Splendor, but what you won't find is an eye, or a wit, as sharp as Harvey Pekar's. His observations make you aware of how extraordinary the mundane can be. From ruminations on jazz musicians to problems at the bank and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that shows what it takes to live everyday life. Be there as one of comics' most distinct voices joins the Maverick line! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by HARVEY PEKAR. Art by JOE ZABEL, GARY DUMM & JOHN STATS. He's stared into the Monkeycam and lived to tell about it! Critically-acclaimed comics writer Harvey Pekar returns to the racks with his first 32-page comics story ever. It chronicles Harvey's adventures in New York City last spring as he's invited to appear on "Late Night with David Letterman" after a four year hiatus - only to be bumped at the last minute by Barry Manilow! Will the fists start flying? This special stand-alone storyline is full of the gentle wisdom and understated irony for which Pekar is renown. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Harvey Pekar. Art and cover by Joe Sacco. From 1992 through 1996, Harvey Pekar and Joe Sacco created a series of comics strips for The Village Voice. The strips are primarily about jazz -- the people who played it and the people who lived it. This comic collects the best of these strips, newly reformatted for comics, with Pekar's trademark style that'll leave anyone -- even readers who don't know from jazz -- wanting to find the rest. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by HARVEY PEKAR. Art by GARY DUMM, JOSH NEUFELD, FRANK STACK & JOE ZABEL. Continuing the amazing chronicle of the comic-book world's greatest autobiographer, focusing on the aftermath of one man's experiences with cancer. In "Flight to Chicago," Harvey and his wife Joyce experience frustration and exhaustion as a simple trip turns into an agonizing obstacle course. "Windfall Gained" tells the tale of tragedy turned to happy accident when Harvey's impatience on a snow-covered street turns to gold. Finally, in "Bloodletting," Harvey must face the difficult choice of surgery. This is an entertaining and informative look at one man's life, filled with all the drama and comedic pratfalls that we've come to expect from day-to-day existence. Cover price $3.95.

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Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gary Dumm, Scott A. Gilbert and Josh & Joe Zabel. Cover by Scott A. Gilbert. If you've never before been to a comics convention, there's no need to start now! Instead, pick up the latest issue of Harvey Pekar's autobiographical comic American Splendor, in which he tackles the comings and goings of the summer convention scene. Knowing that places are only as good as the people who inhabit them, Harvey focuses his sights on con guests and attendees in three brand-new stories. In "Huckster" and "The Worst Possible Job," Harvey tells the life story and working methods of Kapitan Kartoon, a budding artist with brilliant salesmanship. Also, "The Warning" details a conversation with Simpsons-creator Matt Groening about Harvey's ambitions. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gary Dumm, Joe Sacco, Frank Stack and Joe Zabel. Cover by Frnak Stack. Harvey Pekar, master of the autobiographical graphic novel, returns with three more slices from the cake of life. In "Why Don't They Let Us Out?" Harvey is trapped at his hospital job two days before Christmas. Nothing much is happening, and Harvey is forced to make life interesting for himself. Things aren't so simple, though, in "Veteran's Rights." Harvey comes up against a bullheaded supervisor in another department, sparking a war of wits and red tape -- proving that Harvey truly is a soldier for the working class. Both of these stories are illustrated by Frank Stack, the legendary artist who teamed with Harvey on the award winning graphic novel, Our Cancer Year. Finally, Joe Sacco, the acclaimed creator of Palestine, illustrates "Efficiency," Harvey's guide to and failure at squeezing the most out of one's life. This issue features a painted front cover by Frank Stack and a back cover by Joe Zabel. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Colin Warneford, Frank Stack and Joe Sacco. Cover by Colin Warneford and Mark McGovern. It all began with a letter from England, detailing what it is like to be autistic. This special issue of American Splendor features Harvey Pekar's collaboration with the writer of that letter, British artist Colin Warneford, with a tale about their transatlantic association. Rounding out the issue is a story illustrated by regular American Splendor contributor Frank Stack. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Frank Stack, Joe Sacco, Dean Haspiel, Spain Rodriguez and David Collier. As American as clinical depression and broken dreams, Harvey Pekar is back with another installment of everyman life struggles. Backed by his usual list of luminaries, this time featuring Frank Stack (The Adventures of Jesus), Joe Sacco (Palestine), Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma), Josh Neufeld (Keyhole), and Spain Rodriguez (Trashman), Pekar wades through parenting woes and Hollywood hopes, reminding you that even if you've got it bad, you probably don't have it harder than Harvey. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.