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3 days ago · These titles exemplify the unique qualities of independent comics, showcasing their ability to push the boundaries of traditional comic storytelling and capture the spirit of rebellion and innovation. Some of the books in this month’s featured collection include: an Air Pirates Funnies #1 graded CGC 9.6 an American Splendor #1 graded CGC 9.0
1 day ago · So, yes. I found the strips intriguing. They reminded me of one of my favorite comics, American Splendor — only with a sharper interest in others. But I knew nothing beyond that cursory glance of the pages, and had no idea of what to expect from the flesh-and-blood man who drew the things printed onto them.
5 days ago · I loved comic books when I was twelve—but then I gave them up. Or so I thought. Then in mid-life, I discovered Harvey Pekar. He told his life story in a series of comic books called American Splendor. He also appeared as an occasional guest on David Letterman’s show (where he was cantankerous and unpredictable).
1 day ago · Letterman appears in issues 13–14 and 18 of Harvey Pekar's autobiographical comic book American Splendor. Those issues show Pekar's accounts of appearances on Late Night.
3 days ago · The Ignatz Awards recognize outstanding achievements in comics and cartooning by small press creators or creator-owned projects published by larger publishers. They have been awarded each year at the Small Press Expo since 1997, [1] only skipping a year in 2001 due to the show's cancellation after the September 11 attacks. [2]
3 days ago · Film: (DVD) American Splendor Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini; 2003 Excellent and very quirky biopic of Harvey Pekar, writer of the American Splendor comic book series. Recommended.
4 days ago · American Splendor, an unconventional biographical drama, stars Paul Giamatti as Harvey Pekar, the acerbic comic book writer. This refreshingly honest take on the tortured artist narrative has earned it a place in the pantheon of indie cinema classics.
