American Splendor author Harvey Pekar dies aged 70
Comic book writer acclaimed for chronicles of mundane tribulations of US life found dead at home
Comic book writer Harvey Pekar, creator of the acclaimed autobiographical series American Splendor, died early yesterday morning aged 70.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Tuesday, 13 July, 2010
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