American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn]

In "The Harvey Pekar Name Story," the real-life chronicler of mundane life finds himself navigating the quiet tension of an unexpected visit from actor Wallace Shawn, brought to Cleveland for a film festival screening of *My Dinner With Andre*. Written by Harvey Pekar and illustrated by Kevin Brown, this introspective tale captures the awkward, hopeful exchange between two men at different points in their careers, all rendered with the unvarnished honesty that defines Pekar’s work. The cover, a striking collaboration by Robert Crumb, sets the tone with its unmistakable, wryly observant style.