Barbie #8
In "Jump for Joy!", Barbie takes on a daring new challenge when she's chosen to model Jump Jeans for a high-energy ad campaign—only to discover she’ll need to skydive from an airplane to prove she’s the right fit for the active lifestyle the brand promises. But just as she’s ready to leap, the campaign takes a surprising turn, shifting from adrenaline to comfort with a relaxed, at-home look. Written by Barbara Slate and illustrated by June Brigman, with inks by Roy Richardson, colors by Ed Lazellari, and letters by George Roberts, this 1991 Marvel comic captures Barbie’s spirited determination and the unexpected twists of the fashion world, all on a cover by June Brigman.
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Barbie is asked to be the model for a new advertising campaign for Jump Jeans, but she has to learn skydiving and jump from an airplane because Jump Jeans are for active women. After all that, the company changes the direction of the campaign and wants to show her lounging around the house in her comfortable Jump Jeans.
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