I write scripts in storyboard fashion using stick figures, and thought balloons and word balloons and captions. Then I'll write descriptions of what scenes should look like and turn it over to the artist. Harvey Pekar artistballooncaption share on social
Letterman... he got his problems. We don't get along too well. Harvey Pekar lettermanproblem Change image and share on social
It seemed to me you could do anything in comics. So I started doing my thing, which is mainly influenced by novelists, stand-up comedians, that sort of thing. Harvey Pekar comediancomicinfluence Change image and share on social
Israel's creation was politically amazing and caused by a number of unusual events. And I understand. For centuries, Jews endured horrible suffering, and like other people, deserve the right to self-determination, but the way Israel is going now frightens me. Jews make awkward colonial overlords. Harvey Pekar amazeawkwardcause share on social
I've probably had my day in the sun. I think I've influenced a lot of comic book writers. Harvey Pekar bookcomicday Change image and share on social
I decided I was going to tell these stories. I went around and met Crumb. He was the cartoonist. I started realizing comics weren't just kid stuff. Harvey Pekar cartoonistcomiccrumb Change image and share on social
I continue to be disappointed that people don't try and diversify the kind of work they are doing in comics. Harvey Pekar comiccontinuedisappoint Change image and share on social
I don't mind if I show myself being cheap or unreasonable sometimes. Harvey Pekar cheapmindshow Change image and share on social
I'm pretty aggressive, and maybe obnoxious, about trying to get work. Harvey Pekar aggressiveobnoxiouspretty Change image and share on social
I'd like to see the comics' style expanded. I'd like to see artists synthesize traditional comics arts style with fine-arts styles or whatever. I like to see innovation. I don't like it when an art form becomes stagnant. Harvey Pekar artartistcomic share on social