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Issue: More American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1987
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDoubleday
Brand: Dolphin Doubleday
Indicia Publisher: Double Day & Company Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 168
ISBN: 9780385240734
UPC/EAN: 03031400795224073
Price: $7.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 32 (24 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color Covers, Black & White Interior
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Binding: Softcover
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Disclose Reprinted From24
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar [as Pekar]
Penciller(s): Robert Crumb [as Crumb] (signed)
Inker(s): Robert Crumb [as Crumb] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Robert Crumb [as Crumb] (signed)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Mr. Boats
First Line: How's yer book sellin,' Harv?
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In Content Item: FlagBob & Harv's Comics #[nn] published September 1996
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Complete Crumb Comics #16 published July 2002
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

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More American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar

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Credits
Letterer(s): ?
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In Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #[nn] published August 2003
as More American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar [Credits on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

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More American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Title, artist and publisher credits
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[untitled]

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Credits
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Indicia and copyright info.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Dedicated "To Carmella"
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Pickled Okra (Okry)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb] (signed)
Inker(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb] (signed)
Letterer(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb] (signed)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Splendor
Synopsis: A guy makes all kinds of extravagant claims for the picked okra he's trying to sell.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #8 published January 1983
was Pickled Okra (Okry) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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Lunch With Carmella

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Inker(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Letterer(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; John; Carmella; Charlie Graham; Rose Rizzo
Synopsis: Harvey talks to John about a eccentric former co-worker of his.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #4 published January 1979
was Lunch With Carmella [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Rollins On Time

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Inker(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Letterer(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Rollins
Synopsis: Mr. Rollins explains why he answers the phone the way he does.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #3 published January 1978
was Rollins On Time [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Visualize, Actualize, Realize

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Inker(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Letterer(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Rollins
Synopsis: Rollins offers some philosophical advice on how to get ahead.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #4 published January 1979
was Visualize, Actualize, Realize [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Guerrilla Theatre July '74 - On the Corner

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Greg Budgett
Inker(s): Gary Dumm
Letterer(s): Gary Dumm
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Woman Who Chants; Nora; Janie; Freddy; Movie Theatre Manager; Sid
Synopsis: Harvey walks to the theatre, meets with Freddy and helps Sid move his rug.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #2 published January 1977
was Guerrilla Theatre July '74 - On the Corner [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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On the Corner... A Sequel June, 1976

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Greg Budgett
Inker(s): Gary Dumm
Letterer(s): Gary Dumm
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Freddy; Sid; Driver
Synopsis: Sid recalls a night where he hitchhiked and came across a beached sea creature.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #2 published January 1977
was On the Corner... A Sequel June, 1976 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Roller Coaster to Nowhere

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Gary Dumm [as G. Dumm]
Inker(s): Gary Dumm [as G. Dumm]
Letterer(s): Gary Dumm [as G. Dumm]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Rocco Tolocco; "Little Teddy" Jacopetti; Tall T; Elaine; Elaine's Friend
Synopsis: Rocco, Teddy and Tall T try to pick up girls at the Euclid Beach amusement park.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #2 published January 1977
was Roller Coaster to Nowhere [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Stetson Shoes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Gary Dumm Gary Dumm [as Gary G. Dumm]
Inker(s): Gary Dumm Gary Dumm [as Gary G. Dumm]
Letterer(s): Gary Dumm Gary Dumm [as Gary G. Dumm]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Neighborhood Bore; Thrift Store Woman
Synopsis: Harvey finds a pair of Stetson shoes in a thrift shop.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #3 published January 1978
was Stetson Shoes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Dated June 1977
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Mrs. Roosevelt and the Young Queen of Greece

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Gary Dumm
Inker(s): Greg Budgett
Letterer(s): Greg Budgett
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Louie; Old Guy
Synopsis: Harvey and Louie listen to a guy talk about the Queen of Greece.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #5 published January 1980
was Mrs. Roosevelt and the Young Queen of Greece [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1.5
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Busman's Holiday

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Greg Budgett
Inker(s): Gary Dumm
Letterer(s): Gary Dumm
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Gabe; Barbershop Customer
Synopsis: Gabe talks about what he did when he went to L.A.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #5 published January 1980
was Busman's Holiday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Dated January 1980
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Miracle Rabbis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Inker(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Letterer(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Dr. Gesundheit; Harvey Pekar; Patient
Synopsis: Dr. Gesundheit tells a joke to Harvey.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #7 published January 1982
was Miracle Rabbis: A Doctor Gesundheit Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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An Everyday Horror Story

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Gerry Shamray
Inker(s): Gerry Shamray
Letterer(s): Gerry Shamray
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Lark; Art Lande (non-speaking cameo); April; Doctor; Parrington's Secretary; Retired Professor; Seattle Doctor; Harvey's Chicago Buddy; Dr X; Miss Watson; Conservative Doctor; Head of ENT Dept.; Dr. Y
Synopsis: Harvey loses his voice on the first day of his honeymoon. He details what it took to find the cause and recuperate.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #5 published January 1980
was An Everyday Horror Story [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25
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Alice Quinn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Sue Cavey [as S. Cavey]
Inker(s): Sue Cavey [as S. Cavey]
Letterer(s): Sue Cavey [as S. Cavey]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Blind Lady; Alice Quinn; Alice's Husband; Alice's Son
Synopsis: Harvey meets a woman he's not seen in twenty years.
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From Content Item: FlagEclipse, the Magazine #6 published July 1982
was Alice Quinn [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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I'll Be Forty-Three on Friday (How I'm Living Now)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Gerry Shamray
Inker(s): Gerry Shamray
Letterer(s): Gerry Shamray
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar
Synopsis: With his forty-third birthday fast approaching, Harvey looks back on his life and spells out what has changed about him over the years.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #8 published January 1983
was I'll Be Forty-Three on Friday (How I'm Living Now) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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Jury Duty

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Sue Cavey [as S. Cavey]
Inker(s): Sue Cavey [as S. Cavey]
Letterer(s): Sue Cavey [as S. Cavey]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Bailiff; Judge; Prosecuting Attorney; Defense Attorney
Synopsis: Harvey goes to jury duty and gives his thoughts on America and its justice system.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #8 published January 1983
was Jury Duty [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
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A Ride Home

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Sue Cavey [as Susan Cavey]
Inker(s): Sue Cavey [as Susan Cavey]
Letterer(s): Sue Cavey [as Susan Cavey]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Sally
Synopsis: Harvey talks about Sally, a selfless co-worker of his.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #8 published January 1983
was A Ride Home [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Free Ride

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Gary Dumm
Inker(s): Gary Dumm
Letterer(s): Gary Dumm
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Herschel; Mr. Klein; Hustler
Synopsis: Harvey details his relationship with Mr. Klein, an older co-worker of his.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #9 published January 1984
was Free Ride [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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Old Cars and Winter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Sue Cavey
Inker(s): Sue Cavey
Letterer(s): Sue Cavey
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Harvey's Girlfriend; Gas Station Guy; Gas Station Employee
Synopsis: Harvey details the car problems he was having with his girlfriend during the winter of 1981-82.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #8 published January 1983
was Old Cars and Winter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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A Marriage Album

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar; Joyce Brabner
Penciller(s): Val Mayerik
Inker(s): Val Mayerik
Letterer(s): Val Mayerik
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Maxine; Harvey; Joyce
Synopsis: Harvey and Joyce relate how their letter correspondence grew into their getting married.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #10 published January 1985
was A Marriage Album [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 14
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Violence

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Val Mayerik
Inker(s): Val Mayerik
Letterer(s): Val Mayerik
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Joyce Brabner
Synopsis: Harvey talks about his experiences in dishing out and receiving violence.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #10 published January 1985
was Violence [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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History Repeats Itself

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Sean Carroll
Inker(s): Sean Carroll
Letterer(s): Sean Carroll
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Toby Radloff
Synopsis: Toby talks about how the children of parents who were bothered by the influence of rock 'n' roll are now the parents who are bothered by the influence of video games.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #9 published January 1984
was History Repeats Itself [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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A Matter of Life and...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Val Mayerik
Inker(s): Val Mayerik
Letterer(s): Val Mayerik
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Wholesale Record Place Owner; Cleveland City Council President
Synopsis: Harvey recalls his difficult early work history and his insubordinate relationship with a wholesale company owner.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #11 published January 1986
was A Matter of Life and... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Common Sense

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Val Mayerik
Inker(s): Val Mayerik
Letterer(s): Val Mayerik
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Bus driver; Instructor; Bus Passenger
Synopsis: Harvey rides the bus while a bus driving instructor spouts out his "common sense."
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #11 published January 1986
was Common Sense [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
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Mr. Boats' Miracle Cure

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Harvey Pekar
Penciller(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Inker(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Letterer(s): Robert Crumb [as R. Crumb]
Subject Matter
Genres: autobiography, biography
Feature(s): American Splendor
Character(s): Harvey Pekar; Mr. Boats
Synopsis: Mr. Boats offers some solutions for Harvey's sneezing.
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From Content Item: FlagAmerican Splendor #5 published January 1980
was Mr. Boats' Miracle Cure [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Praise for American Splendor

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Letterer(s): Typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: back cover

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