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Issue: American Splendor #4
Publication Date: January 1979
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Issues: #4 of 16 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagHarvey Pekar
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Harvey Pekar
On Sale Date: 09/26/1979
Volume: none
Pages: 60
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $2.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 15 (14 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: On-sale date (shipping) from the Public Catalog of the U.S. Copyright Office, Registration Number TX0000359534.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color cover; Black and White interior
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U. S.
Paper Stock:  
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
First Line: Hey Bob, how about if I trade you for this scroll-label Jean Goldkette 78 for that old Allen Eager...
Synopsis: Harvy and Robert trade records, each believing the other has come off worse.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Visualize, Actualize, Realize

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Synopsis: Rollins offers some philosophical advice on how to get ahead.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMore American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn] published January 1987
as Visualize, Actualize, Realize [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as Visualize, Actualize, Realize [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as Visualize, Actualize, Realize [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #[nn] published August 2003
as Visualize, Actualize, Realize [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Young Crumb Story

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Marty Pahls; Buzzy Linhart; Liz; Dana Crumb; Bob Armstrong; Dave
Synopsis: Harvey writes about how he met Robert Crumb and how both of them got into underground comics.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn] published January 1986
as The Young Crumb Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as The Young Crumb Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as The Young Crumb Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #[nn] published August 2003
as The Young Crumb Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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How I Quit Collecting Records and Put Out a Comic Book With the Money I Saved

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Harvey's College Radio Station Buddy
Synopsis: Harvey Pekar explains how he quit collecting jazz records and used the money he saved to publish American Splendor.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagAn Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons and True Stories #2 published October 2008
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn] published January 1986
as How I Quit Collecting Records and Put Out a Comic Book With the Money I Saved [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as How I Quit Collecting Records And Put Out A Comic Book With The Money I Saved [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as How I Quit Collecting Records and Put Out a Comic Book With the Money I Saved [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #[nn] published August 2003
as How I Quit Collecting Records and Put Out a Comic Book With the Money I Saved [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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An Argument At Work

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Librarian; File clerk; Supervisor
Synopsis: Herschel lets his anger get the better of him at work after a secretary turns down his request for a date.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn] published January 1986
as An Argument At Work [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #[nn] published August 2003
as An Argument At Work [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: Herschel is Harvey Pekar. In early American Splendor stories he frequently uses stand-ins for stories about his workplace.
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Out of the Past

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Herschel; Steve Svoboda; Herschel's father; Rudy Svoboda; Mrs. Epps
Synopsis: Someone Herschel knows from years ago is to be treated in the hospital where he works.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe New American Splendor Anthology #[nn] published September 1991
as Out of the Past [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Herschel is Harvey Pekar. In early American Splendor stories he frequently uses stand-ins for stories about his workplace.
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Ridin' the Dog

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Sun Ra
Synopsis: A conversation with Sun Ra on the bus.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn] published January 1986
as Ridin' The Dog [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as Ridin' the Dog [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as Ridin' the Dog [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #[nn] published August 2003
as Ridin' the Dog [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: 'Lamar Washington' who comes up in the conversation is a pseudonym for Albert Ayler. Pekar later revisited this encounter in Dark Horse Presents #102 in the story titled "Sun Ra."
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Jack the Bellboy Meets Stewball

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Jack the Bellhop; Stewball
Synopsis: Jack's hustling albums again.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as Jack the Bellboy meets Stewball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as Jack the Bellboy Meets Stewball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Walkin' an' Talkin'

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Mr. Wright
Synopsis: Comments overheard from co-workers.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe New American Splendor Anthology #[nn] published September 1991
as Walkin' an' Talkin' [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as Walkin' an' Talkin' [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as Walkin' and Talkin' [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Lunch With Carmella

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): John; Carmella; Charlie Graham; Rose Rizzo
Synopsis: Harvey recalls the eccentric Carmella, whom he once worked with, and tells John about her.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMore American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn] published January 1987
as Lunch With Carmella [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as Lunch With Carmella [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as Lunch With Carmella [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #[nn] published August 2003
as Lunch With Carmella [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Sid's Detroit Job Interview

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Sid; Job Interviewer
Synopsis: Sid remembers applying for a job in Detroit.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Going to Work

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Driver
Synopsis: Harvey is offered a lift from a guy who is studying welding.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Kissinger Letter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Companion
Synopsis: The story of a letter that was sent to Henry Kissinger, and the reply the sender got back.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as The Kissinger Letter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #12 published March 1997
as The Kissinger Letter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Library Story

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Librarian; Poet
Synopsis: A frustrated poet tries to have the librarian look at his work
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMichael T. Gilbert's Strange Brew #[nn] published December 1982
as Library Story Take Two [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This is the same story as that presented in issue 3 drawn by Gary Dumm.
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Disc Topics

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Character(s): Record dealer
Synopsis: Harvey cops a bargain.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover

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