American Splendor: The Life and Times of Harvey Pekar, Vol. 1

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_Splendor:_The_Life_and_Times_of_Harvey_Pekar,_Vol._2
gptkb:American_Splendor_franchise
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Harvey_Pekar
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkbp:character gptkb:Joyce_Brabner
gptkbp:contains gptkb:musical
cultural references
social commentary
personal anecdotes
biographical sketches
reflections on life
illustrated stories
gptkbp:features Pekar's experiences in therapy
Pekar's experiences with cancer
Pekar's experiences with fame
Pekar's experiences with love
Pekar's friendships
Pekar's health issues
Pekar's interactions with critics
Pekar's interactions with various people
Pekar's job as a file clerk
Pekar's literary influences
Pekar's love for jazz music
Pekar's reflections on culture
Pekar's reflections on work
Pekar's relationships
Pekar's struggles with depression
Pekar's thoughts on aging
Pekar's thoughts on community
Pekar's thoughts on family
Pekar's thoughts on identity
Pekar's thoughts on success
Pekar's views on art
Pekar's views on friendship
Pekar's views on society
gptkbp:follows gptkb:American_Splendor:_The_Life_and_Times_of_Harvey_Pekar,_Vol._2
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Robert_Crumb
gptkbp:influenced independent comics movement
graphic memoir genre
comics culture
gptkbp:influenced_by underground comix
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:American_Splendor_(film)
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Harvey_Pekar
gptkbp:notable_for realistic portrayal of everyday life
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:anthology
gptkb:1980s
gptkb:Ballantine_Books
comic book format
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1986
gptkbp:series gptkb:American_Splendor
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio
gptkbp:style slice of life