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Complete original run of Marvel Comics’ DAZZLER #1–42, published from 1981–1986. All 42 issues of Alison Blaire’s first solo ongoing series are included.
Created during one of Marvel’s most distinctive periods, the series follows mutant singer Dazzler as she balances her music career with life as a superhero. The run features appearances by numerous Marvel characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, Hulk, Doctor Doom, Galactus, Beast and others.
NOTE: Issue #1 is the black-and-white printing error/variant, with the affected interior advertisement pages printed in black and white rather than color. See photo for the actual pages included in this copy.Highlights include:
• #1 – Premiere issue of Dazzler’s first ongoing series, written by Tom DeFalco with pencils by John Romita Jr. Historically notable as Marvel’s first comic released exclusively to the direct comic-book market.
• Early issues feature artwork by John Romita Jr. and Frank Springer, with numerous guest appearances from major Marvel characters.
• The series features a memorable run of covers by acclaimed artist Bill Sienkiewicz.
• #38 – Debut of Dazzler’s redesigned blue costume that became closely associated with her later X-Men appearances.
• #40 – Secret Wars II tie-in.
• #42 – Final issue of the original series, featuring Beast and setting the stage for Dazzler’s subsequent adventures in the wider X-Men universe.A great complete set for Dazzler, X-Men and Bronze Age/1980s Marvel collectors, with all 42 issues together in one lot.
Condition: Comics are pre-owned and show varying degrees of age, handling and storage wear. I have not assigned individual numerical grades. Please examine all photos carefully for condition and judge for yourself. All comics pictured are included.
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