Hiya, Barbie! Dark Horse Is Living In A Barbie World With New Comic Book Series

Their job is so much more than beach, as Dark Horse has announced a new deal with Mattel for a Barbie comic book series — and maybe more to come.

“Dark Horse is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Mattel to bring the world of Barbie to life through a new comic book series,” the publisher posted on BlueSky, via The Beat. “More details to come at a later date!”

The art included is by artist Natalie Nardozza, who seems more over the moon than Astronaut Barbie to be included, posting, “Hi, Barbie! IT’S OFFICIAL (Only my dream come true! No big deal)”

While this is far from confirmation that Nardozza is drawing (or perhaps writing and drawing) a Barbie comic for Dark Horse, it’s a pretty natural fit. The Montreal-based artist previously worked on a few Archie Comics horror titles, Monster High, and the original graphic novel Heat of Fashion with writer Lilah Sturges, among other titles.

As for Barbie, the icon has previously appeared in 63 issues of a Marvel Comic back in the ’90s, but this will be the first time she’s appeared in the four color funnies since then. Check out the preview art below:

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