American Splendor #14
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Rabbi's Vife," Harvey Pekar returns to David Letterman’s show for one final, tense conversation about politics, where their sharp exchanges reveal more than just disagreement—they expose the quiet friction beneath the surface of public personas. With William Fogg handling art, inks, and lettering, and Joe Zabel and Gary Dumm crafting the cover, this 1989 issue captures a moment of real, unvarnished friction between two very different voices.
In "Lost and Found," Harvey is pulled from work when his wife is locked out of their home, setting off a quiet chain of small, searching moments. Later, as he paces through the familiar rooms, he misplaces the Italo Svevo novel he’s been reading—only to stumble upon a forgotten wallet, its contents a quiet mystery in the midst of everyday life.
In "Passport to Pimlico," Harvey, a record collector and hospital worker, faces a quiet crisis when a friend from his record-collecting days shows up in the hospital where he works. Torn between his passion and his relationship with Joyce, Harvey makes the difficult decision to part with his cherished collection of 78s.
In "The Grand Finale," Harvey returns to David Letterman's show for one last round, trading sharp words on politics with the host. The conversation grows tense, leading to a final, definitive moment that marks the end of his time on the program.
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Reprinted in The New American Splendor Anthology #[nn] (1991)
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