Barbie, #17 Australian
Published: August 1992
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Credits
- Pencils: Amanda Conner
- Inks: John Lucas
Want to Play a Great Game, Boy?
"It's your pal, Beetljuice, here to bamboozle those bewitchers from the Neitherworld [sic] vacationing at lovely Lydia's place."
This Issue
Story Notes
Table of contents with creator and publisher credits and indicia.
Portrait Pizzazz
"Stop the rehearsal!"
Storyline
A fashion designer and an artist hold a hybrid fashion art show at the same time. Barbie is a model in the show.
Characters
- Barbie
- Fred
- Anna Marie
Credits
- Script: Lisa Trusiani
- Pencils: Amanda Conner
- Inks: Bob Downs
- Colors: Mike Worley
Think Fast.
"C'mon faster. Because here comes Sonic The Hedgehogâ„¢."
Story Notes
Airbrushed promotional art by Greg Martin. Commonly reused across print ads, posters, and box art variants for *Sonic the Hedgehog* game for Genesis.
Change the Course of Evolution...Play Trog!
"That crazy, one-eyed caveman, Trog is hungry..."
Reprint Notes
from Trog! NES box art (Acclaim Entertainment, 1991)
Story Notes
Layout and copy uncredited; ad promotes Nintendo Entertainment System release based on the Bally/Midway arcade game.
Get A Grip!
"Grab these four power-packed games by Konami and find out just how much gripping adventure you can handle."
Barbie Craft Shop - Painting Ladies
Storyline
Barbie and her friends teach the reader how to draw and paint pictures on their jeans.
Characters
- Barbie
- Skipper
- Christie
Credits
- Script: Lisa Trusiani
- Pencils: Amanda Conner
- Inks: John Lucas
- Colors: Mike Worley
Kid 'N' Play
Featuring Kid 'N' Play
"Jammin' monthly"
Story Notes
Promotional advertisement for the series Kid 'N Play (1992 series).
You Can Do It!
"And kick 2, 3, 4...and left 2, 3, 4..."
Storyline
Barbie encourages a big girl named Debi to join her aerobics class and she loses weight.
Characters
- Barbie
- Debi
- Connie
Credits
- Script: Barbara Slate
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks:
- Colors: Mike Worley
Get All The Action!
"Bases loaded. Here's the pitch...Crack!"
Bond is Back (sort of)!
Featuring James Bond Jr
"The super-sleuth nephew of the master spy is the next generation of British intelligence!"
Bullpen Bulletins
"When we think of March, we think of the future..."
Food For Thought
"Hi, everybody! Have you ever thought about why you need food?"
Storyline
Barbie educates the reader about different food groups.
Characters
- Barbie
Credits
- Script: Barbara Slate
- Pencils: Amanda Conner
- Inks: Bob Downs
- Colors: Mike Worley
He's Rad. He's Bad. He's James Bond Jr
Star Light Star Bright...
Featuring Sweet Sixteen
"First star I see tonight..."
Storyline
Antony and Aria meet in the park to discuss Latin.
Characters
- Aria
- Antony
Credits
- Script: Barbara Slate
- Colors: Mike Worley
Story Notes
Two page preview for the upcoming Marvel Comics series.
Letters to Barbie
Credits
- Editing: Fabian Nicieza
- Editing: Evan Skolnick
- Editing: Sarra Mossoff
Story Notes
Letters from: Mary Lynn Jarosz (New York Mills, NY), Katina Dolan (Philadelphia, PA), Angie Gilman (Brooklyn, NY), Brandy Smith (Easley, SC), Kristan Kennedy (Baxley, GA), Waleuska Pallais (Miami, FL), Jenny Corcoran (Rockford, IL), Danielle (Australia), Meg Anderson (Danbury, CT), Laura Kaye Bolt (Oklahoma City, OK), Pauline and Jerrica Villanueva (Tracy, CA).
Big Shots
"Get on the ball, Series II from NBA Hoops has arrived."
Buster Needs Your Help to Save Babs From Montana Max Before It's Too Late.
"Acme Acres is in trouble to the max."
Story Notes
Back cover.