More American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar #[nn]

In "Pickled Okra (Okry)," Harvey Pekar delivers a wry, observational slice of life as Toby reflects on the generational cycle of cultural anxiety—how today’s parents, once kids shaped by rock 'n' roll, now fret over the impact of video games on their own children. With Sean Carroll handling writing, art, inks, and letters, the story unfolds in Pekar’s signature low-key, conversational style, capturing the quiet absurdity of everyday concerns. The cover, a stark and expressive piece by Robert Crumb, sets the tone with its distinctive, slightly surreal flair.