Spitfire and the Troubleshooters ##3
Marvel Comics • Spitfire and the Troubleshooters (New Universe)
Writer
Jack Morelli (Script); Eliot R. Brown (Co-plot)
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe (Lines); Vince Colletta (Inks)
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
December 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of Marvel's 'New Universe' line. Professor Jenny Swensen (Spitfire) continues to use the M.A.X. (Man-Amplified eXperiment) suit to battle the forces of the sinister club 'The Steel Alliance'. This issue features the Troubleshooters attempting to evade capture while dealing with the fallout of the 'White Event'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right corner. Slight edge wear on the right side. The black border remains vibrant but showcases some surface scuffing common for 80s Marvel stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in bulk lots or individually for under $5. CGC 9.8 copies occasionally reach $55 in New Universe specialty auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book. This is a common dollar-bin issue with low collector demand.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition barcode. Introduction of the M.A.X. armor tech which was a hallmark of the New Universe imprint's grounded sci-fi approach.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1986 newsstand copy. The paper quality matches the high-acid newsprint used by Marvel during the mid-80s transition period.