The Truth About American Splendor

The name American Splendor, brings Irony to the underground comic book series as author Harvey Pekar is portrayed in his movie, a cult legend and hero, in Americana. Naturally this story immediately captivated it unusual character driven background. The de-saturated colors and depressing set and costume design, was an added character in it self. The movie authenticated the works of Pekar's life style. The story is about a lonely depressed man who battles with the every day life, dealing with his dead end job as a file clerk, his failing manage, and his unusual, yet mentally diverse fri…