American Splendor: Odds and Ends #[nn]

Dec 1997 · Dark Horse · 2.95 USD; 4.15 CAD

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In "Instant Gratification," Harvey Pekar returns to Antone's Record Shop in Austin, this time facing a quiet irony when the store manager—having misplaced his previous autograph—asks for another. Written by Harvey Pekar and illustrated by Sam Hurt, with lettering and inks by Hurt, this slice-of-life entry captures the small, resonant moments of everyday life. The cover, by Joe Sacco, complements the story’s grounded tone with its distinctive, expressive style.

Contains 10 stories

Instant Gratification

1 pp · Biography

Podiatrist

Selling Out

2 pp · Biography

Jackie Collins

Breakfast At Billy's

5 pp · Biography

Old Lady

Andy Statman

2 pp · Biography

Andy Statman

The Maven Speaks: On George Moore

2 pp · Biography

James JoyceGeorge MooreEdouard DujardinEsther WatersMike Fletcher

Peeling and Eating a Tangerine (And Disposing of the Seeds)

2 pp · Biography

Mess-Mend

2 pp · Biography

Velimir KhlebnikovJim DollarMichael ThingmasterJack KresslingGrace NotabitBeautyMarietta Shaginian

Autograph, Second Take (Visits to Austin Record Stores)

2 pp · Biography

DavidSteve Dean

Harvey visits Antone's Record Shop in Austin twice over four months, drawn by the store’s music and the quiet rhythm of small-town life. On his second trip, he’s asked to sign an autograph again—this time, after the first one was lost by the manager.

An Almost All-Expense Paid Vacation

6 pp · Biography

Stuart CornfeldBernt CapraRob SchneiderGeorge DiCaprioForrest Gump [Tom Hanks]Producer AProducer B

Oh My Goodness!

1 pp · Biography

John