Dazzler ##21
Marvel Comics • Dazzler Vol. 1
Writer
Danny Fingeroth
Interior Artist
Frank Springer
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
November 1982
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Alison Blaire (Dazzler) is captured and imprisoned. The story features appearances by the Inhumans (Medusa, Gorgon, Karnak) and various members of the Dazzler supporting cast.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks audible along the left edge. Visible blunting on the bottom-right corner. Slight color-break near the top spine. Minor surface wear common for 1980s dark-ink covers.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded 9.8: $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $3 to $8. Higher grade 9.8 slabbed copies average around $90 due to the popular Sienkiewicz cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental piece. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Features a highly stylized and collectible cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode present in the lower-left corner.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic, showing correct era-appropriate newsprint aging and ink saturation. The UPC barcode is consistent with 1982 Marvel distribution.