Springer, Frank - Dazzler: The Movie p.11 - Historic Censored Nudity!

This original 1984 comic art page from Marvel Graphic Novel #12: Dazzler: The Movie offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind one of Marvel's most iconic female characters. The page, drawn by Frank Springer and inked by Vince Colletta, features four beautifully executed panels of Dazzler in a private, intimate moment as she steps into the bathtub and prepares for a bath. The art is tastefully done, showcasing Dazzler in a fully nude, yet modest, portrayal, with careful attention to detail and artistic finesse. These panels were initially conceived to reflect the more mature, adult themes the Marvel Graphic Novel format was designed to explore, but ultimately, they were censored by Marvel's editorial and legal teams, who requested a redrawing of most of the page before publication.

What makes this piece so special, aside from the main draw of seeing Dazzler in her birthday suit, is its rarity and the fascinating behind-the-scenes history. Out of the eight panels on the page, only two were ultimately published in the graphic novel, meaning that the first four censored panels remain a hidden treasure for comic art collectors. Despite the changes, the artwork stands as a stunning example of Good Girl Art, capturing Dazzler in a way that fans of the regular Dazzler comic have never and will never see. This page offers collectors the rare opportunity to own a piece of artwork that was never shown to the public, making it an intriguing and unique addition to any collection, Dazzler focused or otherwise. For those who appreciate the artistic history of Marvel and Dazzler as a character, this page is a one-of-a-kind find, in my opinion more interesting and unique than any other Dazzler page ever created, offering a glimpse into a version of the story that Dazzler fans never got to experience!