Care Bears
Marvel · 1985–1989 · 20 issues
About the series
From 1985 to 1989, Marvel Comics brought the cheerful world of the Care Bears to the printed page, spinning gentle adventures starring Tenderheart, Grumpy, Cheer, Birthday, Funshine, and Bedtime Bear across 20 issues. Writers Michael Gallagher, Stan Kay, and Howie Post—who also contributed art alongside Howard Post—crafted stories that captured the franchise’s core message of sharing feelings and helping others. This series stands as a key piece of 1980s licensed comics, offering young readers a reliably warm and colorful gateway into the medium.