Dazzler ##31
Marvel Comics • Dazzler Vol. 1
Writer
Linda Grant
Interior Artist
Geof Isherwood
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
March 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Alison Blaire (Dazzler) faces an existential crisis involving her father and her career. This issue features the story 'The Last Wave' where she deals with personal drama and her mutant powers in a more mature, atmospheric tone compared to earlier issues.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; some blunting and wear on the top left corner; minor surface scuffing visible on dark areas; slight edge wear along the right-hand side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10 in lots or individually. Higher grade 9.2-9.6 copies fluctuate between $15 and $30.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value of a mid-to-high grade copy does not justify the costs of grading fees, shipping, and insurance unless the item holds high personal sentimental value.
Notable Features
Features a cover by legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz. This is a Direct Edition copy (indicated by the Spider-Man head in the UPC box). No major key events or first appearances.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint and glossy cover stock. The Spider-Man UPC box is consistent with Marvel Direct Editions of the era. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.