Cover: Anna-Maria Cool & Jeff Albrecht

Barbie #48

Dec 1994 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.05 CAD

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“The Fire That Never Went Out”

In "The Fire That Never Went Out," Barbie and Skipper find themselves in the misty Lake District, where a mysterious innkeeper named Lady Buffington shares a tale of lost family fortune. When Barbie uncovers a hidden cache beneath the fireplace hearth, the past begins to stir in ways no one expected. Written by Trina Robbins and illustrated by Mario Capaldi, with inks by John Lucas, colors by Victoria Erskine, and letters by George Roberts, this 1994 adventure blends quiet mystery with a touch of magic—its secrets burning just beneath the surface. The cover by Anna-Maria Cool and Jeff Albrecht captures the story’s moody, timeless charm.

writer Trina Robbins · artist Mario Capaldi · inker John Lucas · colorist Victoria Erskine · letterer George Roberts · cover Anna-Maria Cool, Jeff Albrecht

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Full credits

writer Trina Robbins

artist Mario Capaldi

inker John Lucas

colorist Victoria Erskine

letterer George Roberts

cover pencils Anna-Maria Cool

cover inks Jeff Albrecht

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Barbie and Skipper are vacationing in the Lake District of England. Their innkeeper, Lady Buffington, tells her family history and how her father's fortune was stolen. Later on, Barbie discovers the Buffington treasure hidden in a space under the fireplace hearth.

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