X-Men 130 (1980) - CGC 9.4 - First Appearance of Dazzler

🔴 First Appearance of Dazzler – Dark Phoenix Saga Key! 🔴
Up for sale is X-Men #130, a key Bronze Age Marvel comic published in February 1980. This highly collectible issue is best known for featuring the first appearance of Dazzler (Alison Blaire)—a unique mutant who converts sound into light and energy.

Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, this issue is part of the legendary The Dark Phoenix Saga—one of the most iconic storylines in comic book history.

In this issue, the X-Men travel to a Manhattan nightclub while searching for Kitty Pryde, leading them to Dazzler, a disco singer whose powers and aesthetic were inspired by the late 1970s music scene.

📌 Key Details:
Title: X-Men #130
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Release Date: February 1980
Cover Price: 40¢
Story Arc: The Dark Phoenix Saga
Creators: Chris Claremont (writer), John Byrne (artist)

🔥 Key Issue Highlights:
• First appearance of Dazzler (Alison Blaire)
• Part of the Dark Phoenix Saga
• Classic Bronze Age Marvel key issue
• X-Men appearance in a unique nightclub setting
• Story by Chris Claremont with art by John Byrne

🧠 Collector & Investor Notes:
Dazzler is one of Marvel’s most distinctive characters, originally conceived through a collaboration between Marvel Comics and Casablanca Records during the height of the disco era.

Although the music project never fully materialized, the character endured—eventually starring in her own solo series and becoming a recurring member of teams like the X-Men and Excalibur.

Issues tied to the Dark Phoenix Saga remain some of the most desirable Bronze Age X-Men books, and key first appearances within this run—especially in high grade—are consistently in demand among collectors.

A fantastic addition for:
• Bronze Age Marvel collectors
• X-Men key issue collectors
• First appearance investors
• Fans of the Dark Phoenix Saga

📦 Condition: CGC 9.4 (Universal Grade)
📄 Page Quality: (Per CGC label)
💼 Stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collection
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💥 Why Collect X-Men #130?
✔ First Appearance of Dazzler
✔ Part of the Dark Phoenix Saga
✔ High-Grade CGC 9.4 Copy
✔ Classic Claremont/Byrne Run
✔ Strong Bronze Age Marvel Key

🛒 Add this essential X-Men key to your collection today!
Whether you're building a high-grade X-Men run or targeting key Bronze Age first appearances, X-Men #130 is a standout issue with lasting collector appeal.

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