Barnum! #[nn]

Jul 2003 · DC · 29.95 USD; 49.95 CAD

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“Barnum! in Secret Service to the USA”

About this Collection

This collection brings together the four-issue 2003 miniseries that reimagines legendary showman P.T. Barnum as a covert agent for the United States government in the 19th century. Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman, with art by Niko Henrichon, the story blends historical figures with espionage and adventure as Barnum navigates a secret war behind the scenes of American history.

In "Barnum! in Secret Service to the USA," the world's most flamboyant showman, P.T. Barnum, finds himself thrust into a dangerous new role when he thwarts an assassination attempt on President Grover Cleveland—turning the famed impresario into America’s first Secret Agent. Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman and brought to life with bold, theatrical art by Niko Henrichon, this 2003 DC story blends historical flair with pulpy intrigue, all rendered in vibrant colors by Lee Loughridge and sharp lettering by John Costanza. The cover, also by Henrichon, captures Barnum’s larger-than-life presence in a moment that hints at the spectacle to come.