With the fall of Krakoa, the X-Men's dream of coexistence has never felt more impossible. Luckily, mutantkind’s very own pop princess has a song that will unite the masses - and paint a big target on her back - in an all-new Dazzler comic book limited series coming this September.
From rising Marvel star Jason Loo (Sentry) and newcomer artist Rafael Loureiro, we're getting a major Taylor Swift vibe from the cover below...which may or may not be a coincidence with the singer rumoured to be playing the character in Deadpool & Wolverine.
No stranger to headlining, Alison Blaire enjoyed a successful solo career outside the X-Men in the 1980s with the fondly remembered and long-running Dazzler series. Now, she’s back to inspire a whole new generation, spreading a message of love and acceptance one sold-out show at a time.
Her tour is for everyone, but backstage, Alison is joined by a crew of fellow mutants - head of security Domino, personal guard Strong Guy, one-man roadie Multiple Man, drummer Shark-Girl, and expert publicist Wind Dancer. Anti-mutant fervour has never felt more personal, but anyone who tries to dim Dazzler’s light will just have to face the music.
"Rafael and I are giving everyone backstage access to the greatest show of the decade: the Dazzler World Tour!" Loo said. "Sounds exciting? Not for Dazzler when she’s facing tons of pressure from all sorts of people trying to cancel her shows. But she’s not going down without a fight."
Loureiro adds, "Ever since I can remember, I've been crazy about two things: music and drawing comics. To think that I would be able to combine both passions in my Marvel debut is beyond my wildest dreams. Not only that, but with such an amazing X-Men character as Dazzler - I absolutely had to jump at the chance!"
"When I read Jason’s script, I kept thinking to myself 'Oh, I'm gonna have so much fun with this!' Now, Dazzler has a special place in my heart, and I can almost hear her singing inside my head with every page that I draw," he adds. "I'm honored to be a part of this project, bringing her into the spotlight for all readers and lifting her to her rightful place as a super star!"
Check out Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson's Dazzler #1 cover below.
OUT & PROUD AS A MUTANT AND BACK ON THE ROAD! Dazzler, Marvel’s glittering mutant songstress, has been in and out of the limelight over the years – but now the time has finally come for her to take center stage! Dazzler embarks on a new world tour, the culmination and celebration of her entire musical career. But while Dazzler may be ready to focus on her music, her celebrity-mutant status and a violent attack may sideline the entire endeavor before it’s even begun...
DAZZLER #1 (OF 4)
Written by JASON LOO
Art by RAFAEL LOUREIRO
Cover by TERRY DODSON & RACHEL DODSON
On Sale 9/18