American Splendor: Bedtime Stories

In 2000, Harvey Pekar and artist Frank Stack brought their raw, autobiographical approach to Dark Horse for American Splendor: Bedtime Stories, a single-issue comic that captures the mundane frustrations and quiet humor of everyday life. Known for his unfiltered, conversational storytelling, Pekar turns a series of small, real-life incidents—from a broken alarm clock to a late-night encounter—into a compelling slice of working-class reality. Stack’s expressive, loose linework perfectly complements Pekar’s weary yet wry voice, making this a compact but essential entry in the long-running American Splendor saga.