After looking at hundreds of comic book covers, it becomes quickly apparent that not every cover is 100% original. Whether done intentionally or even underhandedly, there’s something about uncovering these “swipes” that adds a new element of fun to reading and collecting comics.

Attempting to capitalize on the disco craze, Marvel debuted Dazzler in the pages of the Uncanny X-Men #130 (cover date: February 1980). She was a disco singer that could convert sound into light blasts. She also had a groovy unitard costume and roller skates. No, seriously. Anywho, she got her own series a year later – the first issue sported a fancy painted cover. Flash forward a couple decades. 10th Muse debuted in 2000 – she’s the modern day daughter of the Greek god, Zeus. Her first series launched from Image Comics and showcased photo variant covers with Rena Mero dressed as the title character. When the series relaunched under Avatar Press, it debuted with several variant covers that were cover swipes.

Dazzler #1 March 1981 Bob Larkin

10th Muse vol. II #1 July 2002 R.V. Valdez

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