Set in 1776, LIBERTY follows the daring exploits of Silas Deane, a Connecticut merchant, and Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a flamboyant French playwright. While Beaumarchais is most famous for writing The Barber of Seville, his most important work was done in secret. While an outnumbered American rebel army struggles to defend New York against British forces, Beaumarchais orchestrates a clandestine mission from Europe to funnel weapons and support to the colonists. His efforts — fraught with political intrigue, betrayal, and high-stakes diplomacy — reveal a hidden chapter of history where art, ambition, and revolution collide.
“This is the American Revolution in stark relief — no mythmaking heroics, just a global chess match of empires, merchants, smugglers, and idealists.” says Magnetic Press’ Director of Publishing, Mike Kennedy. “It’s a story of the struggle for freedom and political subterfuge, told with sweeping historical scope and intimate human drama. The 250th anniversary of American Independence is the perfect moment to bring this acclaimed graphic novel home to America. The Revolution wasn’t just about the birth of our nation; it was an international uprising with global implications, and LIBERTY captures that truth with nuance and cinematic flair.”
In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of LIBERTY, Magnetic Press is also producing a Limited Collectors 250th Anniversary edition, which will feature a foil-stamped slipcase with Fleur‑de‑Lis & Liberty Iconography, a ribbon bookmark, foil-gilded pages, and a bookplate signed and numbered by Jordan Mechner. Fans can support LIBERTY on Kickstarter. For more updates on Magnetic Press, visit them on X, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram.
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