American Splendor #11
In "A Case Quarter," Harvey Pekar navigates the quiet dread of an overnight drive from Washington to Cleveland, his anxiety sharpened by the open road. At a lonely interstate gas station, the car sputters to a halt—just as Joyce calls to arrange a mechanic’s visit. With art by Bill Knapp and a cover by Val Mayerik, this 1986 issue captures the mundane tension of everyday life with unflinching honesty.
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Harvey has to drive back to Cleveland overnight from Washington while dealing with his anxiety about driving. While filling up at an interstate gas station, the car stalls. Joyce contacts a mechanic to come over and look at it.
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