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The Barker #6

Dec 1947 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In this 1947 issue of The Barker, the eerie spectacle of a circus performer transformed into a living statue takes a dark turn when a tragic accident claims one of the act’s stars. As the remaining performer, Nita, finds herself trapped in a deadly scheme, the show’s enigmatic ringmaster, Andor, makes a desperate, self-sacrificing move to break free from the toxic grip of his own creation. Written and illustrated by Klaus Nordling, this haunting tale blends surreal imagery with emotional weight, all rendered in the artist’s distinctive, expressive style.

Contains 4 stories
Untitled story
12 pp
The Barker [Carnie Calahan]Colonel Lane (Mammoth Circus owner)Major MidgeTiny TimLenaMiss Digby (skinny woman)Fatso DeKavy (villain, introduction)Skinny DeKavy (villain, introduction)

In "null," Lena finds herself caught between the relentless attention of the Jealousy Brothers and the looming threat of losing her job to the fat man, all while the Colonel’s attempt to outmaneuver the situation by hiring a skinny woman only complicates things further. Written by Gwen Hansen and illustrated with sharp, expressive detail by Klaus Nordling, the story unfolds with a mix of tension and dark humor, centered on desire, insecurity, and the fragile balance of power in a world where everyone wants something.

Untitled Humor story
11 pp · Humor, Adventure
The Barker [Carnie Calahan]Colonel Lane (Mammoth Circus owner)LenaTiny TimMajor MidgeCarl (death)NitaAndor (villain, introduction, death)
Untitled story
8 pp
Untitled Adventure story
14 pp · Adventure, Humor
The Barker [Carnie Calahan]Colonel Lane (Mammoth Circus owner)Major MidgeLenaTiny Tim

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Raw (Good) $58
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $698*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $488*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Klaus Nordling

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