Barbie #62

Barbie takes center stage in this charming 1996 Marvel issue, depicted en pointe in a glittering pink-and-gold tutu as a stately Nutcracker figure kneels beside her — a delightful preview of the story "Nutcracker Sweet" within. The cover art by penciler Anna-Maria Cool and inker Jeff Albrecht captures the warmth and elegance of a ballet performance, set against a festive striped backdrop and a cheerful checkered stage floor. Promising fun, fashion, and ballet all in one $1.50 package, this is a genuinely sweet entry in Marvel's long-running Barbie series.