Beauty and the Beast
Marvel · 1984–1985 · 4 issues
About the series
In this four-issue Marvel miniseries from 1984–1985, writer Ann Nocenti and artist Don Perlin team the brilliant, furry mutant Hank McCoy—the Beast—with the light-manipulating pop star Dazzler in a Manhattan-set adventure. Their unlikely partnership is tested when the villainous Doctor Doom and the mysterious Alexander Flynn enter the fray, blending superhero action with a touch of romance. A warm, character-driven curiosity from the era, this series spotlights two fan-favorite X-Men associates in a standalone story that feels like a quiet gem of mid-80s Marvel.