American Splendor #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Excerpt," Harvey Pekar confronts a sudden and baffling loss of voice during his honeymoon, navigating a frustrating journey through doctors and a difficult surgery that doesn’t bring immediate relief. Written by Harvey Pekar and illustrated with intimate detail by Gerry Shamray, the story captures the quiet, personal struggle of recovery with honesty and warmth. The cover, a striking collaboration by Robert Crumb, adds a distinctive visual flair to this deeply personal chapter.
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Harvey's voice goes out mysteriously on his honeymoon. It's diagnosed as a vocal cord nodule only after seeking the advice of multiple doctors. The problem continues after surgery but he eventually does get better, a healing process that took much longer than expected.
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