The Barker

Published by Quality Comics from 1946 to 1949, The Barker ran for 15 issues, chronicling the carnival adventures of its titular showman. The series was most frequently written by Gwen Hansen, Klaus Nordling, and Joe Millard, with art primarily from Nordling, Bernard Dibble, and Gill Fox. This title stands as a vivid, post-war slice of pulp Americana, showcasing the talents of a tight-knit creative team in the waning days of the Golden Age.