The creator of the comic-book series American Splendor presents a collection of his finest works, including his zany commentaries on the complexities of modern life, all illustrated by some of the leading artists in the field. Adult.

Harvey Pekar once again brings us his unique blend of humor and pathos in this new collection of his autobiographical comic books. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Written by Harvey Pekar Cover by Dean Haspiel Art by Haspiel, Eddie Campbell, Ty Templeton and others Harvey Pekar returns to celebrate 30 years of autobiographical comics with his newest volume collecting the 4-issue acclaimed miniseries. Advance-solicited; on sale April 7 - 136 pg, B&W, $14.99 US - MATURE READERS

Originally published in 2002, American Splendor: The Residential Architecture of Horace Trumbauer is the first and only extensive study of this master creator of the American Great House. This revised edition features three new chapters and over 50 new colour photographs.

Gathered here are the collected works of the titans of adults comics — legendary underground cartoonist R. Crumb and the "high priest of comic-book naturalism" (Newsweek) Harvey Pekar. The comic collision of these underground luminaries is funny, obsessive, ever-so-slightly neurotic, but always biting and honest.

Written by Harvey Pekar Cover by Dean Haspiel Art by Darwyn Cooke, David Lapham, Chris Weston, Dean Haspiel, Ty Templeton, Darick Robertson and others More moving moments from the life of the essential everyman! Harvey Pekar returns with the second Vertigo volume of his AMERICAN SPLENDOR series. Harvey moves into his senior years and finds that he may be able to cope after all. Advance-solicited; on sale January 7 - 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS

A New Benchmark In American Splendor Guide. There has never been a American Splendor Guide like this. It contains 80 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This all-embracing guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. This Guide introduces what you want to know about American Splendor. A quick look inside of some of the subjects covered: Paul Giamatti - Career, American Splendor - Theatrical productions, Mark Ordesky - Career, Shari Springer Berman, American Book Award - 1980 to 1989, Dean Haspiel - Film, Joe Sacco - Biography, David Collier (cartoonist) - Biography, Robert Crumb - In the media, Underground comics - Recognition and controversy (1972-1982), Toby Radloff, Harvey Pekar - American Splendor film, Gerry Shamray, Joyce Brabner - Other works, Writers Guild of America Award - 2000s, Comic book - Alternative comics, Harvey Pekar - Legacy, Lake View Cemetery - Notable interments, James Urbaniak, American Splendor (film) - Cast, 1976 in comics - Year overall, Harvey Pekar - Awards, Val Mayerik - Commercial art, Dean Haspiel - Career, Madylin Sweeten, Judah Friedlander, Vinyl (2000 film), 2003 in film - A-D, Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman - Awards and nominations, Gary Dumm, Robert Crumb - Professional collaborations, Shari Springer Berman - Filmography, Macedonia (comics) - Collaboration, Josh Neufeld - Collaboration, Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Award breakdown, Nerd - Nerd pride, Real Time Opera - Past Productions, Brian Bram, Joe Maneri - Biography, Joyce Brabner - Biography, Chester Brown - Vortex and Ed the Happy Clown, Shari Springer Berman - Actor, 1976 in comics - Other publishers, Chester Brown - Collaborations, and much more...