184. Dazzler vol 1 #27 ... Marvel ...

This is going to be an odd review for this title because we are not going to talk so much about the contents but rather the change in direction for this book that ... probably signaled that the end of this series is on the horizon. You see, Dazzler started with tons of guest stars in each issue after issue be it from famous solo heroes or groups or even more established baddies like Doctor Doom and Galactus (yes Galactus!)

Unfortunately, for reasons we do not know, after a solid 2 year run, the series publishing schedule got stretched a little longer ... never a good sign ...

And why is 27 significant?

Well as the gorgeous cover shows, it features painted artwork. Now waaaay back then, such realistic looking painted covers were a rarity. However, Bill S has been engaged to do this book's covers from 27 onwards for several more. Interiors were by someone else

And as the cover indicates, it is more serious, quiet, slice of life stories which means there is a teeny tiny bit of super powered action but that's it. Sigh! I guess the market was not ready for this type of stories as opposed to today's market where decompression story-telling would have allowed this series to survive

Except for a short Inhumans cameo in issue 32 ... basically this trend continues until 35 ... and then they started bringing in new villains and x-men but by then ... it was too late!

Bye Dazz ... see you around some day

Ratings: 3/10