Dazzler ##31
Marvel Comics • Dazzler Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Springs
Interior Artist
Frank Springs
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
March 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title of story: 'The Last Wave.' Alison Blaire (Dazzler) continues her career in Los Angeles. In this issue, she deals with personal drama and a confrontation involving her father and various supporting characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress (ticks) along the left edge. Minor blunting at the top-left and bottom-left corners. Slight vertical bowing indicating improper storage in the box. Surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $3-$7 on eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Professional pressing might improve the grade by removing the wave, but it would not likely reach the 9.8 threshold needed for profit.
Notable Features
Features a classic, moody cover by legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz. This is a Direct Edition copy, denoted by the Spider-Man logo in the corner box rather than a barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint production. Colors and paper aging are consistent with Marvel's 1984 stock. The Spider-Man UPC replacement icon is a standard indicator of a direct market (comic shop) copy from this era.