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American Splendor#6
Cover: Gerry Shamray

American Splendor #6

Aug 1981 · Harvey Pekar · 2.25 USD
“Definitions”

In "Definitions," Harvey Pekar navigates the quiet chaos of everyday life with a familiar mix of wit and introspection, this time sparked by an unexpected reunion at a neighborhood deli. Reconnecting with a woman from his past, he grapples with the weight of memory and the fragile hope of connection, all rendered with the raw honesty that defines the series. The story unfolds through Harvey Pekar’s writing and Greg Budgett’s expressive art, with Gary Dumm handling both inks and lettering, while Gerry Shamray’s cover captures the moment’s quiet tension.

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writer Harvey Pekar · artist Greg Budgett · inker, letterer Gary Dumm · cover Gerry Shamray

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inker, letterer Gary Dumm
cover pencils, inks Gerry Shamray

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Harvey goes with Freddy to a deli and sees a woman he last saw over a decade ago. He sees her again at the same deli and gradually starts a relationship with her against his better judgement, admittedly out of desperation and loneliness.

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