Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on October 08, 1939)

Happy Birthday, Harvey Pekar! May your day be just like an issue of "American Splendor"—filled with everyday absurdities and enough deadpan wisdom to make us chuckle uncontrollably. Your knack for transforming life's mundane moments into hilarious masterpieces is truly legendary.

From captivating comic readers everywhere to conquering film festivals and theater stages alike, you've shown the world there's humor hidden in even the simplest cup-of-coffee dilemmas or existential rants about grocery lines. As you celebrate another year today, remember: life might still seem ordinary—but thanks to your genius storytelling—it sure isn't boring at all!