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Issue Details

Issue #1
Published January 1991
Cover Price 1.00 USD
Pages 36
Editing Fabian Nicieza
Notes Composite cartoon drawing of Barbie holding a real Barbie doll

Cover Details - "Barbie"

Characters Barbie
Genre Teen
Pencils John Romita, Sr.; photo inset
Inks John Romita, Sr.; photo inset
Letters Typeset
Notes Composite cartoon drawing of Barbie holding a real Barbie doll

1 page Barbie foreword, introduction, preface, afterword "Table of Contents"

Characters Barbie
Genre Teen
Letters Typeset
Notes Based on the line of Mattel toys, first introduced in 1959

6 page Barbie story "The Fashion Show Must Go On"

Characters Barbie; Clarence C. Ment; Midge; Christie; Theresa
Synopsis Clarence C. Ment is out to give Barbie's fashion show a rocky start.
Genre Teen
Script Lisa Trusiani
Pencils Mary Wilshire
Inks John Lucas
Colors Renee Witterstaetter

1 page Barbie story "Looking Good Feeling Great"

Characters Barbie
Genre Teen
Notes Exercise tip: how to do the Barbie Walk

1 page Barbie story "Throw a Funny Fashions Dress-Up Party"

Characters Barbie; Theresa; Midge; Christie
Genre Teen

6 page Barbie story "Dirty Dancing"

Characters Barbie; Skipper; Courtney; Ken
Synopsis Courtney isn't really a klutz, but can Barbie convince her to cut loose and "cut some rug"?
Genre Teen
Script Lisa Trusiani
Pencils Mary Wilshire
Inks John Lucas
Colors Renee Witterstaetter

2 page Barbie story "Career Quest, with Linda the Fashion Designer"

Characters Barbie; Linda
Genre Teen

5 page Barbie story "Prize Pet"

Characters Barbie; Ken; Sparky
Synopsis Dog-sitting can be fun ... except when the dog won't sit!
Genre Teen
Script Lisa Trusiani
Pencils Mary Wilshire
Inks John Lucas
Colors Renee Witterstaetter

Half page Barbie insert or dust jacket "Shhh--I'm Reading My Barbie Comics!"

Characters Barbie
Genre Teen
Notes Do-Not-Disturb doorknob sign (cardboard); free gift inserted in polybagged copies.