Barbie #14

Feb 1992 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.50 CAD; 0.70 GBP

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In "It's Challenging!", Barbie, Ken, and Skipper put their teamwork to the test when the dog they're watching slips through the ice on a frozen lake. With the situation growing more precarious by the second, the trio forms a human chain to pull their furry friend to safety—no easy feat on thin ice. Written by Barbara Slate and illustrated by Regina Curro, with inks by John Lucas, colors by Sarra Mossoff and Mike Worley, and letters by George Roberts, this 1992 Marvel adventure captures a moment of quiet courage in a classic, slice-of-life moment. Cover by Regina Curro.

Contains 5 stories

It's Challenging!

9 pp · Humor, Teen

CourtneySkipper

Meet Dorinda the Trumpet Player!

3 pp · Teen

CourtneyDorindaSkipper

In this lively 1992 tale from Barbie #14, Barbie brings Skipper and aspiring trumpeter Courtney to meet Dorinda, a bold young musician who leads the all-woman brass ensemble "Brassy Women." With a vibrant energy and a passion for music, Dorinda shows off her talent and inspires her new friends with the power of playing together.

The Human Chain

6 pp · Drama, Teen

MarshaSkipper

In "The Human Chain," Barbie, Ken, and Skipper face a tense moment when the dog they're watching slips through the thin ice of a frozen lake. With quick thinking and teamwork, they form a human chain to reach the dog and pull it to safety.

Untitled Advocacy story

1 pp · Advocacy

Skipper

Strength in Numbers

5 pp · Humor, Teen

ChristieMidge

In "Strength in Numbers," Barbie and her bandmates find themselves in the unusual role of judges at the County Fair's Contest of Strength—except they can't agree on what "strength" actually means. As they debate everything from lifting weights to musical talent, the real challenge becomes figuring out what counts as true strength, all while staying true to their own unique styles.