American Splendor: Portrait of the Author in His Declining Years #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Payback" is a quietly powerful chapter in Harvey Pekar’s ongoing self-portrait, where he reflects on the unexpected turn of events when artist Dean Haspiel helped him connect with the Good Machine production company to bring his life to film. With Haspiel handling writing, art, inks, and letters, the story unfolds as a personal, intimate exchange—Harvey repaying the favor by giving Dean a new American Splendor tale to bring to life. The cover by Dean Haspiel captures the moment’s wry, reflective tone.
In "Payback," Harvey reflects on the unexpected way a favor led to a creative exchange—how Dean Haspiel helped connect him with Good Machine to bring his life to film, and how Harvey returned the gesture by giving Haspiel an American Splendor story to illustrate. The story captures a quiet moment of gratitude and collaboration between two artists, rooted in the real-life dynamics of their friendship.
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Reprinted in Best of American Splendor #[nn] (2005)
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