{"product_id":"barbie-and-ken-comic-no-2-1962","title":"Barbie and Ken #2 (1962) — Dell Comics","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBarbie and Ken #2 — Dell Publishing Co. (1962)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare and nostalgic slice of early 1960s pop culture! \u003cem\u003eBarbie and Ken\u003c\/em\u003e #2 is one of the earliest comic book appearances of Mattel's iconic fashion duo, published by Dell at the very height of Barbie's first wave of cultural phenomenon. With its pastel-bright artwork, breezy storylines, and glamorous fashion-forward style, this comic captures the spirit of early 1960s teenage life in a way that feels both timeless and wonderfully of its era. A genuine conversation piece for Barbie collectors and Silver Age comics enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComic Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbie and Ken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dell Publishing Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teen \/ Fashion \/ Romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Issue, Standard Comic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbie, Ken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e A name is written in pen on the cover — a common find on childhood-owned comics of this era; does not obscure the cover art significantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant tearing along the spine — pages remain attached and complete, but this is a notable structural flaw that is reflected in the price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor tearing at the corners of the last few pages — does not affect readability or the main story content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Otherwise intact and legible throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePriced accordingly for its condition — a solid reading copy and a genuinely scarce early Barbie collectible. Ships carefully packaged to prevent further wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47541905129725,"sku":"Cabinet 4 - 6","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/Image_20260515_0003.png?v=1778872326","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/fr\/products\/barbie-and-ken-comic-no-2-1962","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}