American Splendor: On the Job #[nn]
"Leveling" in American Splendor: On the Job #nn (1997) captures Harvey Pekar’s signature blend of quiet observation and everyday connection, as he shares a moment of unexpected rapport with Dave Jablonski, a bookstore owner he first spots at a Cleveland Public Library book sale. Months later, their paths cross again at another event, leading to a thoughtful, unforced conversation that lingers in memory. Frank Stack’s distinctive artwork—pencils, inks, and lettering all by him—brings the scene to life with a warm, lived-in precision, while the cover by Stack frames the moment with the same grounded intimacy.
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Harvey, at a Cleveland Public Library book sale, chats with a friend about Dave Jablonski, a bookstore owner whom they see across the room. Six months later, Harvey bumps into Dave at another book sale, and they have an extended conversation.
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