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Cover: Gregory Budgett & Gary Dumm

American Splendor #8

Jun 1983 · Harvey Pekar · 2.75 USD
“The Last Supper”

In "The Last Supper," Harvey Pekar finds himself at a crossroads, hosting actor Wallace Shawn in Cleveland for a film festival screening of *My Dinner With Andre*. Written by Harvey Pekar and illustrated by Kevin Brown, the story captures a quietly resonant moment of connection and shared struggle, rendered with the trademark honesty of the series. The cover by Gregory Budgett and Gary Dumm sets a contemplative tone, perfectly framing the issue’s intimate, real-life drama.

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writer Harvey Pekar · artist, inker, letterer Kevin Brown · cover Gregory Budgett, Gary Dumm

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artist, inker, letterer Kevin Brown
cover pencils Gregory Budgett
cover inks Gary Dumm

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Harvey, down on his luck, gets Wallace Shawn to visit Cleveland for a film festival showing of "My Dinner With Andre." Harvey hopes to get help with his writing career, but eventually realizes Wallace has financial problems similar to his own.

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