Harvey Pekar

Harvey Pekar

1939–2010 Cleveland 75 series 136 issues

2 awards

Harvey Pekar was an influential American writer known for his unique storytelling style that blended autobiographical elements with comic art. He gained fame through his series 'American Splendor', which depicted his everyday life and experiences in a relatable manner. Pekar's work often highlighted the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people, making him a significant figure in the world of graphic literature.

Name

Harvey Pekar

Issues

136

Series

75

Awards

Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame - Voter's Choices (2011), Inkpot Award (1986)

Gender

Male

Birth Date

October 8, 1939

Death Date

July 12, 2010

Birth Place

Cleveland

Country

United States

Series

Bizarro Comics: The Deluxe Edition

Bizarro Comics: The Deluxe Edition (2021)

Collected Edition

1 issue

DC Comics: The Art of Darwyn Cooke

DC Comics: The Art of Darwyn Cooke (2018)

Collected Edition

1 issue

Michael Chabon's The Escapist: Amazing Adventures

Michael Chabon's The Escapist: Amazing Adventures (2018)

Collected Edition

Dark Horse Comics

1 issue

Ein anderes Israel

Ein anderes Israel (2016)

1 issue

Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me

Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me (2014)

1 issue

De Beat Generation: Een graphic novel

De Beat Generation: Een graphic novel (2013)

1 issue

The Best of Comix Book: When Marvel Went Underground

The Best of Comix Book: When Marvel Went Underground (2013)

Dark Horse Comics

1 issue

Cleveland

Cleveland (2012)

1 issue

Lois

Lois (2007)

2 issues

Harvey Pekar's Cleveland

Harvey Pekar's Cleveland (2012)

1 issue

Issues

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Bizarro Comics: The Deluxe Edition (2021)

Jun 22, 2021

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

DC Comics: The Art of Darwyn Cooke (2018)

Mar 14, 2018

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Michael Chabon's The Escapist: Amazing Adventures (2018)

Jan 31, 2018

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Ein anderes Israel (2016)

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Grandes Autores de Vertigo: Richard Corben (2015)

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#1

Issue #1

Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me (2014)

Jul 09, 2014

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

De Beat Generation: Een graphic novel (2013)

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

The Best of Comix Book: When Marvel Went Underground (2013)

Nov 27, 2013

Issue #1

#1

Issue #1

Cleveland (2012)

Issue #2

#2

Issue #2

Frequent collaborators

Gary Dumm

Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb

Dean Haspiel

Dean Haspiel

Greg Budgett

Frank Stack

Frank Stack

Joe Sacco

Joe Sacco

Diana Schutz

Diana Schutz

Josh Neufeld

Rick Geary

Rick Geary

Jonathan Vankin

Jonathan Vankin

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