AS 1: 1950 — Our Story Begins
American Splendor‘s prologue (0:00 to 1:24) opens in the year 1950. It’s Halloween and an 11-year-old Harvey Pekar refuses to be a superhero.
Josh & Dean introduce themselves and the show before diving into the scene, with memories of past Halloween costumes, as well as LaGuardia High School, which both hosts attended. A spirited discussion of Harvey Pekar, the man and the legend, and his influence on Dean & Josh. Plus, some background on Josh’s career as a nonfiction cartoonist.
Josh’s high school Halloween costumes
Freshman year Late Pass 
Sophomore year Delaney Card 
Junior year Subway Pass 
Senior year LaGuardia HS I.D.
Dino’s high school Halloween costume
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Truly enjoyed how the scene brought out aspects of your lives. A lot of fun and well done.