American Splendor #5

Aug 1980 · Harvey Pekar · 2.00 USD

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In "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.

Contains 15 stories

Excerpt

1 pp · Biography

Unnamed Investor

Freddy Visits for the Weekend

7 pp · Biography

Lark (Harvey's unnamed wife, 1st appearance)FreddySharonMorris

Vox Populi

0.66 pp · Biography

British Guy

Untitled Biography story

0.34 pp · Biography

Hospital Fun

0.34 pp · Drama

Receptionist

Hospital Fun No. 2

0.66 pp · Drama

PatientReceptionist

Emil

7 pp · Biography

EmilBill Nagy

In "Emil," Harvey recounts the complicated presence of a neighbor whose deeply held prejudices stand in stark contrast to his own family history of suffering under oppression in Europe. The story quietly explores the contradictions in human belief, focusing on how personal experience doesn't always shape empathy.

Scenes from Star Books

4 pp · Biography

George CostakisWilliamSports CustomerCollege Kids

Leonard & Marie

7 pp · Biography

LeonardMarie

Mrs. Roosevelt and the Young Queen of Greece

1.5 pp · Biography

LouieOld Guy

Busman's Holiday

0.5 pp · Biography

GabeBarbershop Customer

Coventry Night Summer, 1976

1 pp · Humor

An Everyday Horror Story

25 pp · Biography

Art Lande (cameo)AprilDoctorParrington's SecretaryRetired ProfessorSeattle DoctorHarvey's Chicago BuddyDr XMiss WatsonConservative DoctorHead of ENT Dept.Dr. Y

Kaparra

1 pp · Historical

Jewish manGuardOlder Man

Mr. Boats' Miracle Cure

1 pp · Biography