American Splendor The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar TPB #1-REP 1986 VG

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American Splendor The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar TPB #1-REP 1986 VG:
$12.50

Published 1986 by Dolphin

Grade: VG If you are not familiar with comic book grading

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This is a low grade item. It will be complete and readable, but will show significant wear. Defects allowed on an item in this grade may include discoloration, a moderate amount of staining or water damage, writing or other marks on the cover, up to one inch spine splits or other tears, a cover or centerfold that is detached at one staple, and a minor piece or pieces missing.

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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.

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