Dazzler #1 Origin page by John Romita Jr., 1981
Artists: John Romita Jr. (Penciller) , Alfredo Alcala (Inker)
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DescriptionYesterday 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. Social/Sharing |
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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!
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:
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.
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!
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!
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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