Dazzler #24

Issue: Dazzler Vol. 1 #24 

Publishing Date: February 1983 

Highlights: Rogue seeks out Dazzler in order to prove to Mystique that Dazzler holds the key to finding Angel, and in turn, the X-Men. 

Synopsis: In Manhattan, Rogue breaks into Dazzler’s apartment. When she finds that the Dazzler is not home, she decides to trash the apartment and wait for her to return, but a neighbor tips Dazzler off and she calls up Power-Man and the Iron Fist. They fight Rogue, but she flies off. Later that week she confronts Dazzler at the University where Dazzler’s half-sister attends and a battle ensues in the library. Rogue gets beaten by Power-Man and Iron Fist, but Dazzler calls them off to try to talk some sense into Rogue. She tells Rogue the X-Men are dead and asks Rogue to leave to leave both her and Angel alone. Rogue decides to leave and return to Mystique and Destiny to regroup. 

Extra Info: Rogue admits that she has wanted to absorb Dazzler’s powers since she found out about them. 

Contradictions: None 

Powers Taken: Dazzler,

Key Issue: Yes

Dazzler #23

Issue: Dazzler Vol. 1 #23

Publishing Date: January 1983

Highlights: The Brotherhood sits back and decides not to strike at that moment, even though Rogue feels differently and wants to get back at Dazzler for foiling her plans right away.

Synopsis: A fire in Dazzler’s building wakes her and her half-sister. They escape, but Dazzler is convinced the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants is after her. Dazzler hires two super powered body guards, Power-Man & Iron Fist, but she is attacked again when her studio burns down. She finds out that the fires are not being set by the Brotherhood, but rather was an insurance scam set up by her landlord, which she foiled. The arsonist takes Dazzler captive, planning on burning her in the middle of a building he is about to torch. Dazzler fights him and Power-Man & Iron Fist come to her rescue.

Extra Info: No

Contradictions: No

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: No