CLEVELAND, OHIO (AP).- Harvey Pekar, whose
autobiographical comic book series “American Splendor” portrayed his
unglamorous
life with bone-dry honesty and wit, was found dead at home early Monday,

authorities said. He was 70. The cause of death was unclear, and an
autopsy was
planned, officials said. Pekar had prostate cancer, asthma, high blood
pressure
and depression, said Michael Cannon, a police captain in suburban
Cleveland
Heights. Officers were called to Pekar’s home by his wife about 1 a.m.,
Cannon
said. His body was found on the floor between a bed and dresser. He had
gone to
bed around 4:30 p.m. Sunday in good spirits, his wife told police.