Dazzler (Marvel Comics)
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Dazzler on the cover of Dazzler #20. Art by John Romita Jr. | |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The Uncanny X-Men #130 (February 1980) |
| Created by | Tom DeFalco John Romita Jr. |
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| Alter ego | Alison "Ali" Blaire |
| Species | Human mutant |
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| Notable aliases | The Disco Dazzler |
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Dazzler (Alison Blaire) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, often in association with the X-Men. She first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #130 (February 1980).
A mutant with the ability to convert sound vibrations into light and energy beams, Dazzler was developed as a cross-promotional, multi-media creation between Casablanca Records and Marvel Comics until the tie-ins were dropped in 1980. The character was created by a committee of Marvel staff, principally writer/editor Tom DeFalco and illustrator John Romita Jr. She starred in a self-titled series in the early 1980s which lasted forty-two issues, a Marvel Graphic Novel titled Dazzler: The Movie, a four-issue limited series co-starring The Beast titled Beauty and the Beast, and later joined the cast of Uncanny X-Men. She has also featured in other Marvel teams.
The character is considered a gay icon due to LGBT readers, particularly gay men, enjoying her disco aesthetic, popstar stage persona, and strong-willed characterization.
Halston Sage portrays Dazzler in Dark Phoenix.