Dazzler's new costume drawn by Terry Dodson

[Joe Franklin]

Does it look good or ugly? You vote.

http://i.newsarama.com/preview_images/marvelnew/oct08/secinvxm003_cov_col.jpg

[jarrod]

Old. Like the bitch herself.


j/k <3 <3

[The Sword Is Drawn]

Hmmm. That's not a great new costime. Not terribly flattering.

[jarrod]

Needs more pink! and chaps or something? :P

[Valeria Kementari]

It looks like she has exploding white pubic hair

[Sentinel K]

Depends what you mean.

What are you comparing it to?

Her older costumes or Land's version of the same costume?

[Excelsior]

That costumes makes me think of an aging popstar that practices Kabbalah.

I would have cleared the design with the Dazzler fans first.

[Beast]

It looks better than Bianchi's design of it. But still not very good.

Makes me miss the Outback costume even more. Hell, it makes me miss the Excalibur costume even.

[jarrod]

I still think her 80's blue is probably the best she's ever had, and the Dodsons did it wonderfully in the variant Uncanny 500 cover. The Mojorebel and NEX variations were awful though.

I don't mind the new costume though, it's honestly one of the better looks she's had.

[Christopher O]

Makes me miss the Outback costume even more.
Ew, no way. This one is a bit generic but still so much better than that piece of 80's nasty.

[Arrogantcur]

I'd say her costumes from her time with the X-Men and Excalibur look much better than this.

This is really kind of like the Black Widow's costume, except with an X on it. While Natasha can pull off that look while still looking cool, Ali (much as I love her) cannot. :frown:

[Excelsior]

A nice Storm tie in would have been if BP made her costume out of Vibranium, the way that cloth absorbs sound.. It would elevate Dazzlers powers, and it would have been a nice moment.

[jarrod]

Actually, showing no skin kinda surprises me... has Ali ever had a costume like that before? Seems more like something Rogue would've worn. :/

[rZi]

Im not a fan, better than Bianchi's version but not a fan all the same.

[MartinRedmond]

No rollerskates, no Dazzler. Rollerskates, face paint and a microphone please.

[Valeria Kementari]

THi sone looks cool, pity it was never used

http://www.billydallaspatton.com/marvel/DazzlerNLongshot003.jpg

[Anodyne]

No particular feelings on the costume, but the expression on Dazz's face looks slightly mad/evil-grinnish.

[DarthCyclopsRLZ]

It's ok.

Not fab, but not quite fugly either.

[Agent_Torpor]

F*****G LAME.

Sorry, that's just lame.

And the soccer mom haircut might work for Sue Storm, but it ain't cutting it on Alison Blaire.

Dodson bores me yet again. Wake my from my eternal torpor.

[Agent_Torpor]

THi sone looks cool, pity it was never used

http://www.billydallaspatton.com/marvel/DazzlerNLongshot003.jpg

Those Wet Seal flares shouldn't be worn by anyone past puberty. Bared midriff is sooo Claire in 90210, circa 1996. To be fair, she looks about 13 in that depiction, hooker trout-pout and lopsided enormo-teat notwithstanding.

[Swashbuckler]

Since Feral is dead, perhaps Allison should steal her old costume?

http://xd1.xanga.com/e3782122d1329201104105/m155895425.jpg

[Agent_Torpor]

Since Feral is dead, perhaps Allison should steal her old costume?

http://xd1.xanga.com/e3782122d1329201104105/m155895425.jpg

That has to be one of the greatest panels I have ever seen. Pls give me an issue number so I can buy immediately!!! I am not kidding. I am in love.

[Swashbuckler]

That has to be one of the greatest panels I have ever seen. Pls give me an issue number so I can buy immediately!!! I am not kidding. I am in love.

It's X-Force #13 Vol. 1. Go to the Dirty Deed with Feral thread to see more AWESOME Feral scans.

[Agent_Torpor]

It's X-Force #13 Vol. 1. Go to the Dirty Deed with Feral thread to see more AWESOME Feral scans.

Done and done. Thx!

[streator]

compared to what we've seen from land and bianchi i think it looks okay.

[newscott]

I don't hate the costume.

I just don't think it's...Dazzler.

I wouldn't have recognized her as Dazzler without the thread title.

[Bingo!]

As long as we get to see this costume at least once, I'll be happy.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/3848/118680-162482-dazzler_super.jpg

[Novaya Havoc]

Simple, clean costume. Much better than the UXM 500 cover depiction, but that is more coloring than everything.

Far better than Bianchi.

Midriff it and bare her arms, and it would be a perfect Dazzler suit, IMO.

And for those of you saying the EXCALIBUR costume is better? Heretics. That's all. Simple heretics. You're the reason New Excalibur was allowed to last longer than 7 issues.

[Agent_Torpor]

As long as we get to see this costume at least once, I'll be happy.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/3848/118680-162482-dazzler_super.jpg

crop that deadpool stench away from the Blaire goodness.

[jester1436]

I'd say her costume from her time with Excalibur looked much better than this.

Excuse me, choking on my own vomit.

[tetragene]

I don't really get all the dislike for the costume--it at least fits in with the theme the books are allegedly going for--army/militant. Yeah, more skin would be nice--but on the whole I really don't have a problem with it.

The only time I liked the blue costume was the Arcade game version--with the cute short hair (not the 80's Madonna short hair) and the bomber jacket. But as far as it being her best look--please. It was an attempt at a hero costume for a character that was by & large more singer than superheroine. And it looked like a bad Flashdance/Physical knock-off with a gold supernova slapped onto it. I'm perfectly fine with the ribbed body armor suit for now--its better than a trip back to asymmetrical "I wanna get physical, physical, come on & get physical!" hell

[Dagger]

I don't hate the costume.

I just don't think it's...Dazzler.

I wouldn't have recognized her as Dazzler without the threat title.
Exactly. It honestly looks better suited for Aurora than Dazz. I can't wait to see how Cary Nord draws her.

[Dagger]

I don't really get all the dislike for the costume--it at least fits in with the theme the books are allegedly going for--army/militant. Yeah, more skin would be nice--but on the whole I really don't have a problem with it.

The only time I liked the blue costume was the Arcade game version--with the cute short hair (not the 80's Madonna short hair) and the bomber jacket. But as far as it being her best look--please. It was an attempt at a hero costume for a character that was by & large more singer than superheroine. And it looked like a bad Flashdance/Physical knock-off with a gold supernova slapped onto it. I'm perfectly fine with the ribbed body armor suit for now--its better than a trip back to asymmetrical "I wanna get physical, physical, come on & get physical!" hell
I loved when Paul Chadwick drew that costume, not so much others, but he definately did it some justice. Plus, I loved those stories.

[darknessatnoon]

Simple, clean costume. Much better than the UXM 500 cover depiction, but that is more coloring than everything.

Far better than Bianchi.

Midriff it and bare her arms, and it would be a perfect Dazzler suit, IMO.

And for those of you saying the EXCALIBUR costume is better? Heretics. That's all. Simple heretics. You're the reason New Excalibur was allowed to last longer than 7 issues.

I think non-conformists, like Joe Franklin & arrogantcur, will use any excuse to peddle inflammatory dissent.

[Arrogantcur]

Excuse me, choking on my own vomit.

*Cackles*

My work is done. :evilsmile:

[Agent_Torpor]

I think non-conformists, like Joe Franklin & arrogantcur, will use any excuse to peddle inflammatory dissent.

LOL! I love that phrase, "peddling inflammatory dissent".

They are the negation that challenges us, the abyss that stares back and yells out, "bite me!".

[jarrod]

I loved when Paul Chadwick drew that costume, not so much others, but he definately did it some justice. Plus, I loved those stories.
I like the way Leonardi did it too, his Dazzler/Wolverine arc in Uncanny was pretty great looking. Davis and Adams did okay, JRJR less so, and while I liked Silverstri's tweaking, Ali's hair was blech (though her tan was fab, srsly I'm envious).

[Arrogantcur]

And for those of you saying the EXCALIBUR costume is better? Heretics. That's all. Simple heretics. You're the reason New Excalibur was allowed to last longer than 7 issues.

Wasn't that costume pretty much the same as her X-Men costume, except that her hair was pink and styled unattractively? :confused:

I like the way Leonardi did it too, his Dazzler/Wolverine arc in Uncanny was pretty great looking. Davis and Adams did okay, JRJR less so, and while I liked Silverstri's tweaking, Ali's hair was blech (though her tan was fab, srsly I'm envious).

I always wondered whether the colorist was just repeatedly screwing up back then, or didn't receive a memo that she was supposed to be Caucasian or something.

[darknessatnoon]

LOL! I love that phrase, "peddling inflammatory dissent".

They are the negation that challenges us, the abyss that stares back and yells out, "bite me!".

That's what it is!!!!!! They certainly are not exercising Taste!

[Arrogantcur]

I think I'd like the costume better if it were coloured differently. Blue's a good colour for her, whether she uses it for makeup or for a costume.

This "two different shades of grey" though? No.

[Runtara]

Anythings better than those horrible chaps and the jacket..and the hair. The rest might have been tolerable if not for that short pink hair. It was just not pretty, and when I look at Ali, I want pretty.

This is ok, it's a little busy in place and the colors are a bit drab bit I'll take it over the old anyday. Kind of suprised how hard it is for people to make good looking costumes these days.

[La Fea]

Let's just say...it matches her mug.

[Dagger]

I like the way Leonardi did it too, his Dazzler/Wolverine arc in Uncanny was pretty great looking. Davis and Adams did okay, JRJR less so, and while I liked Silverstri's tweaking, Ali's hair was blech (though her tan was fab, srsly I'm envious).
I didn't really care for their rendition of it. JR Jr. really didn't get a chance to draw it, afaik, and I detested all of Leonardi's work. Was not a fan of his X-Men.

[Agent_Torpor]

Anythings better than those horrible chaps and the jacket..and the hair. The rest might have been tolerable if not for that short pink hair. .

Well, now you're getting "PILE INTO THE MINIVAN, KIDS, WE'RE GOING TO SOCCER PRACTICE!"

YAY!

[jarrod]

I didn't really care for their rendition of it. JR Jr. really didn't get a chance to draw it, afaik, and I detested all of Leonardi's work. Was not a fan of his X-Men.
Ugh, HOW can you saaaay that?! :frown:

Tell me you didn't H8 Leonardi's C&D too?!?

[Arrogantcur]

Well, now you're getting "PILE INTO THE MINIVAN, KIDS, WE'RE GOING TO SOCCER PRACTICE!"

YAY!

Soccer mom hair > last hairdo I saw her with.

[Dagger]

Ugh, HOW can you saaaay that?! :frown:

Tell me you didn't H8 Leonardi's C&D too?!?
I LOVED LEONARDI'S C&D!!!!! <3<3<3 His X-Men were fug tho. Sorrreeee:frown:

[jester1436]

Well, now you're getting "PILE INTO THE MINIVAN, KIDS, WE'RE GOING TO SOCCER PRACTICE!"

YAY!

Which is miles better than "PILE INTO THE MINIVAN, WE'RE GOING TO LILITH FAIR!"

YAY!

[jester1436]

*Cackles*

My work is done. :evilsmile:

My ghost will vomit on you in your sleep.

[rwsmith]

Looks cool to me.

[Runtara]

Well, now you're getting "PILE INTO THE MINIVAN, KIDS, WE'RE GOING TO SOCCER PRACTICE!"

YAY!

I see no "Mom jeans" present, nor a fleece pullover or crocs.

[pryde15]

It looks like she has exploding white pubic hair

LOL. This made me laugh, seeing as how you are a Storm fan. :biggrin:

[DDM]

Dazzler should have an updated version of her blue starburst costume:

http://www.marveldirectory.com/pictures/individuals/d_1d/dazzler.gif

Her new costume is just not her style. It does not look like a costume in the first place, but something an athlete would wear.

[Arrogantcur]

My ghost will vomit on you in your sleep.

I hear that ghost ambergris is quite valuable, so I thank you. :tongue:

[Rick Summers]

That's Dazzler??
I thought it was Sue Storm!
LOL

[jester1436]

Dazzler should have an updated version of her blue starburst costume:

http://www.marveldirectory.com/pictures/individuals/d_1d/dazzler.gif

Her new costume is just not her style. It does not look like a costume in the first place, but something an athlete would wear.

Excuse me?

What would you know about Dazzler's style? It's certainly a more suitable costume - bringing her back to classic silvery/reflective colors of her debut - over the wretched starburst costume update she just had - which quite frankly killed that look dead. No one needs to be reminded of that abortion New Excalibur.

[jarrod]

which quite frankly killed that look dead.
To be fair, I'd say the natural passage of time had more do with killing the look dead than Ali's subsequent costume changes did. :P


I do think something more... silver could work now though.

[DDM]

Excuse me?

What would you know about Dazzler's style? It's certainly a more suitable costume - bringing her back to classic silvery/reflective colors of her debut - over the wretched starburst costume update she just had - which quite frankly killed that look dead. No one needs to be reminded of that abortion New Excalibur.

Dazzler's original "costume" is a 1970's disco era relic worn by many singers of the day, but it is not a super-hero costume; on the other hand, Alison's starburst costume helps Alison better control her powers & symbolizes her power to transduce sound into light.

http://www.costumesofnashua.com/CNWebSite105/Active905/Pages/CostumeRental/Austin60s70s/Pics%20Austin1970s/AustinT7822.jpg

http://www.retro-housewife.com/images/men/1970/1970s-man.jpg

Jumpsuits are even worn to signify the 1970's style of the day that are worn today as a costume. In 1970's, it was the height of fashion.

[Agent_Torpor]

Which is miles better than "PILE INTO THE MINIVAN, WE'RE GOING TO LILITH FAIR!"

YAY!

anachronism aside, was a minivan really the preferred mode of transport for mid-90s earnest singer-songwritestresses and their fanbase?

I would assume that a Jetta or Subaru would be more appropos.

[Novaya Havoc]

on the other hand, Alison's starburst costume helps Alison better control her powers & symbolizes her power to transduce sound into light.


Crackrocks logic!

HOWEVER, Dazzler's silver jumpsuit helps to shape and enchance her breasts.

[tetragene]

Dazzler's 1980's X-Men "costume" is an 80's relic that no one in their right mind would be caught dead in post 1989. Even Olivia Newton-John would refuse to wear that shit for a video throwback of "Physical."

What's "true" to Dazzler is "star/performer/singer" which is not what the current costume is (which seems to be most peopel's complaint) but it sure as hell wasn't the blue X-men costume either. Too many heroes have the supernova/starburst anyway--its done. It'd be easier to update that "disco relic" than it'd be to update that Flashdance relic. And it'd fit in better with Dazzler's whole character M.O. At least the current design, however, reflects a character that is part of "Cyclops' army"--it looks like a battle uniform, which I'm 99% sure is what its meant to be

[Quinnhop]

Northstar wore it first.

[darknessatnoon]

Dazzler is luckier than Sage. At least CC hadn't gotten around to Pirates of the Caribbean on his Netflix queue when redesigning her look.

[DDM]

Dazzler's 1980's X-Men "costume" is an 80's relic that no one in their right mind would be caught dead in post 1989. Even Olivia Newton-John would refuse to wear that shit for a video throwback of "Physical."

That's why I said an artist should have updated it for the 21st Century. I said this here:

Dazzler should have an updated version of her blue starburst costume:

Reading comprehension is a good thing.

[Slyfer]

her costume looks conventional, yay!!!

[tetragene]

That's why I said an artist should have updated it for the 21st Century. I said this here:

Reading comprehension is a good thing.

well you're a robot, which accounts for your poor taste in costumes, writers, characters & reading materials, but of course you're reading comprehension is immaculate--or is it?

I quite clearly said HERE:

It'd be easier to update that "disco relic" than it'd be to update that Flashdance relic.

also--the starburst is do over (which I also stated previously). Captain Marvel, Ms Marvel, Northstar, Aurora, Longshot, Radioactive Man, etc have all worn the same damn symbol. Even if you "update" the blue costume (wasn't that technically what the NEX design was? Granted it was an update 10 yrs past its prime and steeped in biker lesbianism) it's still not one fitting Dazzler's "star/performer" personality at all (which again, I previously stated). An update on the silver would mean, A) exposed cleavage (star!), sparkly/shiney silver (performer! and compliment to light-based powers) & altogether something that actually looks like a stage costume. You can't make that blue costume look like a stage costume a pop performer would wear. In which case--the current Dodson one is better because it looks like a battlesuit (so superhero/militant team) a character would actually wear...to battle.

[Novaya Havoc]

well you're a robot, which accounts for your poor taste in costumes, writers, characters & reading materials, but of course you're reading comprehension is immaculate--or is it?

I quite clearly said HERE:



also--the starburst is do over (which I also stated previously). Captain Marvel, Ms Marvel, Northstar, Aurora, Longshot, Radioactive Man, etc have all worn the same damn symbol. Even if you "update" the blue costume (wasn't that technically what the NEX design was? Granted it was an update 10 yrs past its prime and steeped in biker lesbianism) it's still not one fitting Dazzler's "star/performer" personality at all (which again, I previously stated). An update on the silver would mean, A) exposed cleavage (star!), sparkly/shiney silver (performer! and compliment to light-based powers) & altogether something that actually looks like a stage costume. You can't make that blue costume look like a stage costume a pop performer would wear. In which case--the current Dodson one is better because it looks like a battlesuit (so superhero/militant team) a character would actually wear...to battle.

PREACH! Word ^1000.

[jarrod]

Dazzler's 1980's X-Men "costume" is an 80's relic that no one in their right mind would be caught dead in post 1989. Even Olivia Newton-John would refuse to wear that shit for a video throwback of "Physical."
She'd fit right in if the X-Men moved to Williamsburg.

[Sgt. Preston]

Reminds me of Northstar and Aurora's old Alpha Flight costumes, but anything is better than "New Excalibur Dazzler". The new hairstyle is definitely soccer mom-esque though.

[tunasammiches]

That's Dazzler??
I thought it was Sue Storm!
LOL

THANK YOU! Yeah that new costume sucks ass X1000 and encourages fits of angry rage from within me. And makes me poo.

She'd fit right in if the X-Men moved to Williamsburg.

Exactly. If hipsters from Brooklyn AND Silverlake (which, let's face it, are all exiles from Brooklyn anyways) can rock it, so can the artists designing the costumes.

ps: jarrod's tagline is "cum ninja". WIN!

[Flameworthy]

I would like it a whole lot better if she had bare arms and a bit of cleavage like in her jumpsuit. She's still in the prime of her life so she's got to show off the goodies, even if its just a little.

[Agent_Torpor]

THANK YOU! Yeah that new costume sucks ass X1000 and encourages fits of angry rage from within me. And makes me poo.



Exactly. If hipsters from Brooklyn AND Silverlake (which, let's face it, are all exiles from Brooklyn anyways) can rock it, so can the artists designing the costumes.

ps: jarrod's tagline is "cum ninja". WIN!

Ugh, Williamsburg is so Urban Outfitters, midwest transplant, Misshapes night at the local club. The true hipster glitterati is now Greenpoint. High top nikes, neon t-shirts and Pabst need not apply. Gives me the shudders thinking about that. Ergh.

[jarrod]

Ugh, Williamsburg is so Urban Outfitters, midwest transplant, Misshapes night at the local club. The true hipster glitterati is now Greenpoint. High top nikes, neon t-shirts and Pabst need not apply. Gives me the shudders thinking about that. Ergh.
Williamsburg isn't limited to Bedford... though yeah, when I get out there I tend to run for my destination.

[darknessatnoon]

Williamsburg isn't limited to Bedford... though yeah, when I get out there I tend to run for my destination.

Oh, stop acting like you're "down." This from the guy who considers the Rachel Summers Mullet the height of fashion.

[jarrod]

Oh, stop acting like you're "down." This from the guy who considers Rachel Summers' mullet the height of fashion.
Come to NYC darky, we'll take you out. <3 <3

[darknessatnoon]

Come to NYC darky, we'll take you out. <3 <3

Sure. Let me grow out my neck hair first.

[jarrod]

Sure. Let me grow out my neck hair first.
No, we'll need you freshly shaven.

[darknessatnoon]

No, we'll need you freshly shaven.

"We."

LOL

Everyone knows that Chicago is the real Swingtown.

[jarrod]

"We."

LOL

Everyone knows that Chicago is the real Swingtown.
I have family there, we'll come and shave you. <3 <3

[We R. Venom]

I don't like it. I just don't like gray at all. Any other color and I wouldn't mind her suit.

[Novaya Havoc]

It's not gray. It's SILVER.

[We R. Venom]

That may be, but I don't think it's enough for her anymore. Silver Surfer, Colossus, yes, Dazzler, no. Not on a full body suit anyway.

Whatever though. At least she is in a book. And what happened to her hair?

[BobfromHR]

Anythings better than her NEX costume.

[Shade101]

I don't really care too much for her new costume. Just doesn't suit her very well. And I just like her with shorter hair better than longer hair.

[pryde15]

It seems to basic to fit Dazzler. I don't think Bianchi gave alot of thought to this particular design. It doesn't say Dazzler to me.

[The Black Guardian]

Don't really care one way or the other, but it looks alright.

[Christopher O]

It seems to basic to fit Dazzler. I don't think Bianchi gave alot of thought to this particular design. It doesn't say Dazzler to me.
He was too busy over-thinking Storm's.

[tunasammiches]

"We."

LOL

Everyone knows that Chicago is the real Swingtown.

Ooh, a Chicago fan. I can dig it, being that it's my hometown. But I don't want Chicago to start dressing like Brooklyn. It's got enough similarities to that city, that New Yorkers are calling it "New York-lite". I vote Chicago all the way any day.

It's not gray. It's SILVER.

Yeah, that doesn't make it any less lame. :)

[Scavenger]

Crackrocks logic!

HOWEVER, Dazzler's silver jumpsuit helps to shape and enchance her breasts.

Yeah, like that's gonna be a problem with Land and Dodson around.



I don't like the costume either, but as she's likely gonna die in the Secret Invasion mini, it hardly matters.

[jester1436]

I don't like the costume either, but as she's likely gonna die in the Secret Invasion mini, it hardly matters.

LOL, where did you come up with this crap?

[jester1436]

It seems to basic to fit Dazzler. I don't think Bianchi gave alot of thought to this particular design. It doesn't say Dazzler to me.

I don't get how it's too basic, when Dazzler's blue with starburst isn't particularly distinctive either - it's a blue mass with an overused hero symbol plastered on, and she's worn a variation of it for far too many years.

For a military-esque X-Men super-hero costume calling back to her original and most memorable outfit, it works. It's not spectacular, but anyone who thinks a bland blue costume is dazzling needs to get their sense of fashion tuned up.

[Dazzler]

I like it.

I don't like it as much as the blue/starburst...but I like it.

--Dazz

[Stephane Garrelie]

Thats decent, but that's a very generic costume.

[Christopher O]

It's not spectacular, but anyone who thinks a bland blue costume is dazzling needs to get their sense of fashion tuned up.
LOL Right???

[jarrod]

I don't get how it's too basic, when Dazzler's blue with starburst isn't particularly distinctive either - it's a blue mass with an overused hero symbol plastered on, and she's worn a variation of it for far too many years.

For a military-esque X-Men super-hero costume calling back to her original and most memorable outfit, it works. It's not spectacular, but anyone who thinks a bland blue costume is dazzling needs to get their sense of fashion tuned up.
I think they're both pretty inoffensive, which may be the problem itself. Both probably work well within the team context, but what fans seem to want in a Dazzler costume is something that sets her apart.

Then again, those sorts of costumes tend to be reserved for the leading X-ladies (ie: Storm & Emma) while everyone else (Kitty, Rachel, Rogue, Lorna, Jean, Ali, Marrow, etc) tend to get "safer" options for the most part (though there's obviously been a few exceptions).

[Agent_Torpor]

Dazzler is dazzling no one with that pedestrian outfit. End of.
If there was a real-life equivalent, it'd be a basic Liz Claiborne pantsuit. Hideous in its mediocrity.
Make it work.

[Mikl C]

Would've expected more from a DodsonDazz.

[Scavenger]

LOL, where did you come up with this crap?


Hmm..where could I get the idea that she's likely to die in the SI crossover....

Which of these doesn't smack of "object lesson that people die in war":

1) 70's era character who's rather tied to the era.
2) Vastly unused, in part because of #1.
3) Small cult fanbase, but no real appeal to sell books.
4) female.
5) in story, character is a celebrity, so her death lets them do nice mourning stories.
6) Out of nowhere is on the cover after not being seen in some time.

Let's see who's featured on the covers...

Emma, Wolvergirl, Cyclops, Pixie, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Dazzler.

Hmm..which one doesn't quite fit......

[pryde15]

I don't get how it's too basic, when Dazzler's blue with starburst isn't particularly distinctive either - it's a blue mass with an overused hero symbol plastered on, and she's worn a variation of it for far too many years.

For a military-esque X-Men super-hero costume calling back to her original and most memorable outfit, it works. It's not spectacular, but anyone who thinks a bland blue costume is dazzling needs to get their sense of fashion tuned up.

Compared to the other designs done by Bianchi, it just seems too basic. Which I suppose is better than getting Storm's outfit, but it just doesn't say Dazzler to me.

And your right, blue with starburst was not spectacular.

[Jeff-X]

I liked the short hair better.

[Novaya Havoc]

Hmm..where could I get the idea that she's likely to die in the SI crossover....

Which of these doesn't smack of "object lesson that people die in war":

1) 70's era character who's rather tied to the era.
2) Vastly unused, in part because of #1.
3) Small cult fanbase, but no real appeal to sell books.
4) female.
5) in story, character is a celebrity, so her death lets them do nice mourning stories.
6) Out of nowhere is on the cover after not being seen in some time.

Let's see who's featured on the covers...

Emma, Wolvergirl, Cyclops, Pixie, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Dazzler.

Hmm..which one doesn't quite fit......

GTFO OF THIS THREAD!

YOUR HERESY IS NOT WELCOME ANYWHERE.

PLEASE DISABLE YOUR NETWORK CARD AND REMOVE YOUR HANDS FROM YOUR BODY.

[Christopher O]

Hmm..where could I get the idea that she's likely to die in the SI crossover....

Which of these doesn't smack of "object lesson that people die in war":

1) 70's era character who's rather tied to the era.
2) Vastly unused, in part because of #1.
3) Small cult fanbase, but no real appeal to sell books.
4) female.
5) in story, character is a celebrity, so her death lets them do nice mourning stories.
6) Out of nowhere is on the cover after not being seen in some time.

Let's see who's featured on the covers...

Emma, Wolvergirl, Cyclops, Pixie, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Dazzler.

Hmm..which one doesn't quite fit......
She rejoins the team in Uncanny X-Men #501 and not to die. Nice try, though.

[jester1436]

Hmm..where could I get the idea that she's likely to die in the SI crossover....

Which of these doesn't smack of "object lesson that people die in war":

1) 70's era character who's rather tied to the era.
2) Vastly unused, in part because of #1.
3) Small cult fanbase, but no real appeal to sell books.
4) female.
5) in story, character is a celebrity, so her death lets them do nice mourning stories.
6) Out of nowhere is on the cover after not being seen in some time.

Let's see who's featured on the covers...

Emma, Wolvergirl, Cyclops, Pixie, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Dazzler.

Hmm..which one doesn't quite fit......

I'm sure second wave feminist Ms. Marvel, kung-fu craze Iron Fist and blaxploitation Luke Cage are the next on the chopping block! Damn those 70s!

LOL, no.

It's long been known Dazzler is going to be featured in Uncanny. Reality just went right over your head and passed you by there.

[Scavenger]

I'm sure second wave feminist Ms. Marvel, kung-fu craze Iron Fist and blaxploitation Luke Cage are the next on the chopping block! Damn those 70s!


And yet, Spider-Woman...replaced by the Skrull Queen.

Feminism, Kung fu, and being angry and black are still in. Disco is not.

Oh, if only Bendis loved Dazzler as he loves the others.


It's long been known Dazzler is going to be featured in Uncanny


Someone hasn't read #500 yet...She got her "feature".

[jester1436]

And yet, Spider-Woman...replaced by the Skrull Queen.

Feminism, Kung fu, and being angry and black are still in. Disco is not.

Oh, if only Bendis loved Dazzler as he loves the others.

Yeah, Spider-Woman, getting her ongoing series post-SI. So try again.

And all of those things are hardly the same as they once were in the 70s, just like disco, which became all brands of dance music and continues to influence popular music.

And, um, Bendis actually does like Dazzler. Quesada doesn't because he doesn't understand that Dazzler doesn't come with an automatic disco soundtrack when you read her adventures, but Bendis is certainly a fan of the character.

[jester1436]

Someone hasn't read #500 yet...She got her "feature".

Someone hasn't read that she doesn't actually debut until #501, but again troll harder.

[prince_nightcrawler]

She looks like she stuffed her pants.

[John Sage]

Does the costume mean that "Dazzler" will be changing her name to "Fire-Crotch"?

[Joe Franklin]

Does the costume mean that "Dazzler" will be changing her name to "Fire-Crotch"?

Nope.

It's Lazer-Crotch.:biggrin:

[prince_nightcrawler]

She's the new Kitty, lol.

[DungeonmasterJim]

I couldn't even recognize that that ws Dazzler. So I voted 'no'.

DM jim

[Mitsaso]

Well, it's a little generic, but that's what's interesting about it...!

I never thought for one moment that Dazz would get her old disco suit made-over, after all, the editors wouldn't allow ANOTHER blonde in boobalicious silver/white suit in the team!

[tunasammiches]

For a military-esque X-Men super-hero costume calling back to her original and most memorable outfit, it works. It's not spectacular, but anyone who thinks a bland blue costume is dazzling needs to get their sense of fashion tuned up.

I don't understand why people are saying that this outfit is supposed to fit the new Militaristic looks they're all supposedly sporting. NONE of their costumes look AT ALL militaristic. In design, I don't think they're even supposed to. Beast is wearing a onesy with the arms cut off, Storm is in a one piece bikini and thigh highs, Colossus is wearing a bright red and yellow version of Beast's outfit, and Emma's wearing a corset and cape...how is any of that military-themed??? The only one in a "military-esque" uniform is Dazzler... but then she TOTALLY doesn't match ANY of the other cast members.

And hell... Colussus gets to be in bright red, Wolverine is still in bright yellow and Warren's wearing bright blue, but Dazzler gets GREY for her color palette.

Yeah, that makes TOTAL sense.

[tetragene]

I don't understand why people are saying that this outfit is supposed to fit the new Militaristic looks they're all supposedly sporting. NONE of their costumes look AT ALL militaristic. In design, I don't think they're even supposed to. Beast is wearing a onesy with the arms cut off, Storm is in a one piece bikini and thigh highs, Colossus is wearing a bright red and yellow version of Beast's outfit, and Emma's wearing a corset and cape...how is any of that military-themed??? The only one in a "military-esque" uniform is Dazzler... but then she TOTALLY doesn't match ANY of the other cast members.

And hell... Colussus gets to be in bright red, Wolverine is still in bright yellow and Warren's wearing bright blue, but Dazzler gets GREY for her color palette.

Yeah, that makes TOTAL sense.

no, she gets white & silver as a throwback to her original color scheme. And she has tons of ribbing and tubing--like everyone else.

[Shade101]

Nope.

It's Lazer-Crotch.:biggrin:

Omg that sounds painful as hell!:eek:

[tunasammiches]

no, she gets white & silver as a throwback to her original color scheme. And she has tons of ribbing and tubing--like everyone else.

Still, out of all the other costume designs, she still wins for getting the most boring design. Okay, the few parts might be silver, but there's no doubt about it, there's definitely a lot of grey. And I highly DOUBT that they added that color as a tribute to her original color scheme. If so, there would probably be a more concsious effort to visually communicate that. Like make with highlights of light blue. And she might match with the ribbing and tubing (sounds like a porn) that everyone else has... but as far as costume variation goes, (a full body suit vs cutoffs, bikinis, armless unitards and capes) its the most standard issue, nondescript uniform out of the bunch. The way Land has it all grey on his cover makes it look like a boring version of the movie costumes actually. And the way Dodson drew it on his Secret Invasion cover, it just looks like a boring, grey version of Sue Storm's FF costume. And Bianchi's design of it, with all that fancy yet unnecessary ribbing and tubing you mentioned? Sorry, but it's just a hot tranny mess.

[ifitkillsyou]

generic.
at least... umh. At least nothing.
its boring.

[prince_nightcrawler]

I don't understand why people are saying that this outfit is supposed to fit the new Militaristic looks they're all supposedly sporting. NONE of their costumes look AT ALL militaristic. In design, I don't think they're even supposed to. Beast is wearing a onesy with the arms cut off, Storm is in a one piece bikini and thigh highs, Colossus is wearing a bright red and yellow version of Beast's outfit, and Emma's wearing a corset and cape...how is any of that military-themed??? The only one in a "military-esque" uniform is Dazzler... but then she TOTALLY doesn't match ANY of the other cast members.

And hell... Colussus gets to be in bright red, Wolverine is still in bright yellow and Warren's wearing bright blue, but Dazzler gets GREY for her color palette.

Yeah, that makes TOTAL sense.

It does. She's a D-lister like Forge, etc. She's supposed to blend into the background.

[Imraith Nimphais]

Oh dear...the opera glove is off now...

[tunasammiches]

It does. She's a D-lister like Forge, etc. She's supposed to blend into the background.

ohnoyoudi'nt.

[jester1436]

It does. She's a D-lister like Forge, etc. She's supposed to blend into the background.

What's Scarlet Witch up to these days? :smile:

[John Sage]

She's the new Kitty, lol.

No she isn't - Kitty was/is popular with people other than CBR posters. :)

[Arrogantcur]

It does. She's a D-lister like Forge, etc. She's supposed to blend into the background.

Thank you for inevitably drawing Novaya's ire away from me. :wink:

[jarrod]

I want Forge to get a new costume.

[tunasammiches]

I want Forge to get a new costume.

Hopefully one with tassles and/or head bands or feathers. Cause, you know, he's an American Indian and all American Indians only own clothes with tassles and/or head bands or feathers.

[Novaya Havoc]

Hopefully one with tassles and/or head bands or feathers. Cause, you know, he's an American Indian and all American Indians only own clothes with tassles and/or head bands or feathers.

Duh.

And I demand Karma incorporate the yin-yang into her new costume.

[Gene M.]

Hopefully one with tassles and/or head bands or feathers. Cause, you know, he's an American Indian and all American Indians only own clothes with tassles and/or head bands or feathers.
Don't forget that they're all shamans, too.

On topic, I like Dazzler's new costume and I think the Dodsons make it look pretty slick. The colors are little dull, though. I would probably go with a blue and gold variation (a la her Outback look) or a blue and silver version.

[jarrod]

Hopefully one with tassles and/or head bands or feathers. Cause, you know, he's an American Indian and all American Indians only own clothes with tassles and/or head bands or feathers.
I think I found the perfect one.


http://www.rotten.com/library/culture/village-people/felipe.jpg

[Bamf25]

What is clear is Dodson took a trainwreck of a design, and made it good. It is not a great costume nor will it stick in the long term, but he salvaged it nicely.

[Imraith Nimphais]

now THAT's exactly how I like my Native Americans...only with much less loin cloth.
edited: agreed, Bamf.

[tunasammiches]

I think I found the perfect one.


http://www.rotten.com/library/culture/village-people/felipe.jpg

HA! THAT'S the stuff. Wait. What, no animal spirit guide? What are you, a n00b?

[Arrogantcur]

I think I found the perfect one.


http://www.rotten.com/library/culture/village-people/felipe.jpg

Ohhh man, are you TRYING to get into hell? *facepalm*

[IvCNuB4]

Wonder Woman called. She wants her spin-transformation glowing diamonds back

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/58/WonderWomanV5.jpg/250px-WonderWomanV5.jpg

[Novaya Havoc]

Wonder Woman called. She wants her spin-transformation glowing diamonds back

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/58/WonderWomanV5.jpg/250px-WonderWomanV5.jpg

No, she doesn't.

If there is any Marvel Gay Camp equivalent to DC's Wonder Woman, it's the DAZZLER.

And the Dodsons know and understand this.

This is the ultimate in diva-worship gay-ity.

[myspidernadsaretingling]

really don't give a shit

And seriously this bitch needs to stay dead like disco.



P.S.


I wish C.C. would take dazzler and give us back Psylocke.

[K26dp]

It seems awfully generic. Dazzler should be anything but generic.

[Rachel Grey]

Fail.

Blue suit with yellow star plox.

[tunasammiches]

really don't give a shit

And seriously this bitch needs to stay dead like disco.



P.S.


I wish C.C. would take dazzler and give us back Psylocke.

Meh. Psylocke and Rogue kinda dominated storylines all throughout the 90's. I say keep em on the sidelines a bit longer so other female characters can shine.

[Agent_Torpor]

Wonder Woman called. She wants her spin-transformation glowing diamonds back

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/58/WonderWomanV5.jpg/250px-WonderWomanV5.jpg

WW looks so clumpy with those un-heeled flat boots. LAME.

[jester1436]

really don't give a shit

And seriously this bitch needs to stay dead like disco.



P.S.


I wish C.C. would take dazzler and give us back Psylocke.

I wish CC would take you so you could both GTFO.

You deserve every moment of Psylocke flying to effing China.

[jester1436]

Fail.

Blue suit with yellow star plox.

Dazzler is officially over the star, but I'm sure you could easily maintain the horrendous psuedo-lesbian version that appeared in New Excalibur yourself, if you really want to keep it alive. Pink hair ahoy!

[jarrod]

Dazzler is officially over the star,
Looking at her crotch, that doesn't seem to be the case. :biggrin:

[IvCNuB4]

If there is any Marvel Gay Camp equivalent to DC's Wonder Woman, it's the DAZZLER.

And the Dodsons know and understand this.

This is the ultimate in diva-worship gay-ity.

Ahhh, the bright optimism of today's gay youth. When did Dazzler become a gay icon, let alone a "diva" ? I must've missed that memo at the last meeting :wink:

[Novaya Havoc]

Ahhh, the bright optimism of today's gay youth. When did Dazzler become a gay icon, let alone a "diva" ? I must've missed that memo at the last meeting :wink:

! Don't you use your "Senior Gay" Jedi Mind Tricks on me!

[Josef F.]

I wish CC would take you so you could both GTFO.

You deserve every moment of Psylocke flying to effing China.


From space.
Don't make it sound silly.