Barbie Fashion #15

A sunny day at the pool sets the scene for this March 1992 issue of Barbie Fashion, with Barbie herself front and center on a bold red float, rocking sunglasses and a blue swimsuit while four friends lounge on their own rafts around her. Amanda Conner's pencils and John Lucas's inks bring a breezy, stylish energy to the whole scene, capturing five distinct looks — from a dark-haired beauty in a red bikini to a redhead soaking up the rays — with the kind of fluid, lively linework that makes the sparkling water practically shimmer. It's a cheerful, fashion-forward snapshot of summertime fun that fits right at home in Marvel's charming licensed series.