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Dazzler #1 Origin page by John Romita Jr., 1981

Artists: John Romita Jr. (Penciller) , Alfredo Alcala (Inker)

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Dazzler #1 Origin page by John Romita Jr., 1981 Comic Art

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Title:	Dazzler #1 Origin page by John Romita Jr., 1981
Artist:	John Romita Jr. (Penciller)
Artist:	Alfredo Alcala (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,585
Likes on CAF:	9 10
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	12
Added to Site:	8/20/2019
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Yesterday I posted the 1982 cover to Dazzler #14, so tonight I thought I'd share with you an interior from Dazzler #1. Normally I'm a 'cover guy,' but I can't resist an origin page.

Here we see Alison Blair's early years as an ambitious pre-law student and a talented musician. Then after graduating magna cum laude, she decides to forego any future study of the law in favor of a career as a musician, much to her father's disappointment.

Man, I can relate, though with a slight variation. When I got my Master's in Music, I disappointed my parents by not continuing on with my PhD. Instead, I decided to pursue a career in music. My parents really thought a career as a music professor would be the best for me, but I wanted to be on stage, sharing my love of music.

Luckily, I ended up with a nice career performing on cruise ships as a piano headline entertainer. And my parents quickly came around, as they got to come on free cruises with me, haha!

Anyway, I have always been a fan of the character Dazzler (starting with X-Men #130 and whenever she pops up), and I'm really happy to own this origin page.

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K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 8/20/2019

I can dig it, Paul. Origin pages are some of the best. I really like the flow of this one and that you really do get the gist of Dazzler's motivation. Not too different from yours, I think ;) Vintage DeFalco/JRJR goodness! Congrats!

P A
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 8/20/2019

Cool origin page! JRJR Dazzler rocks!

Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 8/20/2019

Rock Star! :-)

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 8/21/2019

Dazzler needs to buy a second pair of roller skates for her father. Has anyone ever seen a upset person rollerskate? Not possible. Just strap on them skates and smile. Skate little chicken wing skate.

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 1/14/2025

John C wrote:

I have seen many people upset when they fall over on rollerskates.

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/21/2019

Ah, so the Paul P. origin is publicly revealed! Yup, origin pages are always fun and highly desired by collectors. I remember buying Dazzler #1 as a back issue 2 years after it came out, with that fantastic Bob Larkin painted cover which was so unusual for a comic book at the time. I had also already discovered the great Alfredo Alacala, and loved his inks. Great memories here!

S Riz
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 8/21/2019

I always enjoy a great origin piece, congrats!

Will Gabri-El
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/21/2019

Paul, I can certainly relate to preferring covers over pages but revealing your origin story beside Alison's is priceless!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 8/21/2019

Cool pickup, comgrats!

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 8/22/2019

Real nice page Paul. Bravo!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 9/29/2019

WE get 2 origins for the price of 1. You found your passion and a great origin page found a good home

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/14/2025

I figured it out. I figured it out. You bought this becase you had never seen tne words brooding beauty and reverie used on a comic page before.

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