American Splendor #2

Dec 2006 · DC · 2.99 USD; 4.00 CAD

📊 ~9,198 copies sold its debut month

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In "Today I Am a Man," Harvey Pekar delivers another quietly powerful slice of life, following Joy as she navigates the awkward terrain of job hunting with dry wit and quiet resignation. The story unfolds with a simple yet telling moment—one phone call that lingers longer than expected—captured in the stark, expressive lines of Chandler Wood’s art, with Dean Haspiel’s cover adding a touch of wry, observational charm.

Contains 7 stories

Today I Am a Man

7 pp · Biography

Harvey Pekar

Halloween Glasses

5 pp · Biography

Harvey PekarJoyce BrabnerDanielle

The Czech-Out Counter

2 pp · Biography

Harvey PekarRoseGrocery packer

Snow Chaos

6 pp · Biography

Harvey PekarJoyce BrabnerDanielleJaniceJanice's mother

Another Year, Another E-Check

4 pp · Biography

Harvey PekarE-CheckerSupervisorTom

Joy Gets the Job

6 pp · Biography

Harvey PekarJoyDr Yela

In "Joy Gets the Job," Jo navigates the awkward terrain of job hunting with a mix of skepticism and quiet determination. After a dismissive phone call from a doctor she's applying to work for, she almost writes off the opportunity—until a surprising follow-up changes everything.

Comic Convention Comic

2 pp · Biography

Harvey PekarFanFan's SisterPublishing company guy