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American Splendor

American Splendor

35 books
Ongoing series

About this series

Harvey Pekar's autobiographical comic series offers a candid look at everyday life in Cleveland. These stories explore the humor and struggles of an ordinary man, presenting a realistic and often self-deprecating view of American existence.

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Book cover of AMERICAN SPLENDOR. LOS CÓMICS DE BOB Y HARV
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AMERICAN SPLENDOR. LOS CÓMICS DE BOB Y HARV

Francisco Pérez Navarro

Comic

American Splendor #1
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American Splendor, #2

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

American Splendor #2
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American Splendor, #3

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

American Splendor #3
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American Splendor, #4

Harvey Pekar

Narrative non-fiction

American Splendor #4
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American Splendor, #5

Harvey Pekar

Narrative non-fiction

American Splendor #5
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American Splendor, #6

Harvey Pekar

Narrative non-fiction

American Splendor #6
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American Splendor, #7

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor #7
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#8

American Splendor, #8

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor #8
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#9

American Splendor, #9

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor #9
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American Splendor, #10

Harvey Pekar

Narrative non-fiction

American Splendor #10
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American Splendor, #11

Harvey Pekar

Narrative non-fiction

American Splendor #11
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#12

American Splendor, #12

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor #12
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#13

American Splendor, #13

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor #13
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American Splendor, #14: David Letterman Exploitation Issue

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor #14
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American Splendor #15

Harvey Pekar

Narrative non-fiction

American Splendor #15
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American Splendor, #16

Harvey Pekar

Narrative non-fiction

American Splendor #16
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#17

American Splendor, #17

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor #17
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Best of American Splendor

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

American Splendor
Book cover of American Splendor Special: A Step Out Of The Nest

American Splendor Special: A Step Out Of The Nest

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor
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American Splendor: Windfall 01

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor
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American Splendor: Windfall 02

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor
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American Splendor: Comic-Con Comics

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor
Book cover of American Splendor: On the Job

American Splendor: On the Job

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor
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American Splendor: Music Comics

Harvey Pekar

American Splendor
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More American Splendor

Harvey Pekar

Narrative non-fiction

American Splendor
Book cover of The New American Splendor Anthology: From Off the Streets of Cleveland

The New American Splendor Anthology: From Off the Streets of Cleveland

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

American Splendor
Book cover of American Splendor Presents: Bob and Harv's Comics

American Splendor Presents: Bob and Harv's Comics

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

Obras completas de Robert Crumb (Harvey Pekar) #12
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American Splendor: Unsung Hero

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

American Splendor
Book cover of American Splendor: Another Day

American Splendor: Another Day

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

American Splendor (collected editions)
Book cover of American Splendor: Another Dollar

American Splendor: Another Dollar

Harvey Pekar

Graphic novel

American Splendor

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is there an American Splendor movie?

    The comic book series was adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 2003, starring Paul Giamatti as Harvey Pekar. The movie blends dramatized scenes with documentary elements and animated sequences.

  • Who is Harvey Pekar?

    Harvey Pekar is the real-life author and protagonist of American Splendor, a series of autobiographical comic books. He chronicled his mundane life, struggles, and observations in Cleveland, Ohio.

  • What makes American Splendor unique?

    American Splendor is notable for its pioneering use of autobiographical storytelling in comics, focusing on the everyday life of an ordinary person rather than superheroes or fantasy. It features a rotating cast of artists, each bringing a distinct visual style to Pekar's narratives.