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'The Pekar Project' Editor Explains What's Next For Harvey Pekar's Unpublished Work

Posted 7/13/10 3:01 pm EST by in interviews


Harvey PekarWith the death of veteran comic writer Harvey Pekar yesterday, the industry not only mourned the loss of one of its most celebrated creators, but also wondered about the status of his many, many projects still in the works. Along with regular stories published in "The Pekar Project," an online series hosted by Smith Magazine that paired Pekar with a quartet of artists, the "American Splendor" creator had also been working on several graphic novels at the time of his death.

I spoke to Pekar's editor on "The Pekar Project," Jeff Newelt, to find out what the future holds for the popular online comic series after its namesake's death, and what other Pekar projects we still might see published.

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EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Pekar Talks Webcomics, Art And His New Series, 'The Pekar Project'

Posted 9/8/09 2:41 pm EST by in News


Harvey Pekar"American Splendor" writer Harvey Pekar, whose life and long-running autobiographical comic inspired a 2003 film starring Paul Giamatti, has never been known for his tech savvy. Famously avoiding computers and the online world whenever possible, Pekar surprised many fans with his latest project: an ongoing webcomic series.

Titled "The Pekar Project," the ongoing series hosted by Smith Magazine kicked off its run this week with four new comics written by Pekar and illustrated by a quartet of artists. New comics will appear every two weeks, with various interviews, lists and other types of content produced by Pekar appearing in alternate weeks. (Check out Pekar's list of recommended jazz albums that appeared last week for a taste of things to come).

I spoke with the veteran writer about this new project, his relationship with technology, and what to expect from both the series and the team of artists involved with the project. Read More...

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'American Splendor' Creator Harvey Pekar Begins New Webcomic Series, 'The Pekar Project'

Posted 8/25/09 1:36 pm EST by in News


The Pekar ProjectPerhaps not as well-known as Superman—and certainly not as chiseled as the Man of Steel, either—"American Splendor" creator Harvey Pekar is nonetheless a comic book legend. The autobiographical "Splendor," which details Pekar's musings on life's everyday occurrences, has already crossed over into theaters in the form of a 2003 Paul Giamatti-starring film. Now, Pekar is trying out a whole new medium: the Internet.

Harvey Pekar and Smith Magazine are teaming up for "The Pekar Project," an all-new ongoing webcomic series written by Pekar and illustrated by artists Tara Seibel, Joseph Remnant, Rick Parker and Sean Pryor. The series will be edited by Jeff Newelt. Read More...

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