Spitfire and the Troubleshooters ##1
Marvel Comics • Spitfire and the Troubleshooters Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand style UPC present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of Jenny Swensen (Spitfire) and the Troubleshooters. Part of the 'New Universe' line launch. Jenny Swensen, an MIT professor, steals back her late father's 'MAX' (Man-Amplified eXperimental) suit of armor to prevent it from being weaponized by the government.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge; minor blunting of the top right corner; slight shelf wear on the black border of the front cover; color-breaking crease near the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1 to $10. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally sell for around $50, though demand is low for this specific title.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the value of the comic in this condition. It is a common 'dollar bin' key.
Notable Features
First appearance of Jenny Swensen (Spitfire). Premiere issue of the series. Part of Marvel's 25th Anniversary celebration line (the 'New Universe'). Features a newsstand-style UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock is standard newsprint of the mid-1980s. The black ink density on the border is consistent with genuine Marvel printings of this era. Registration appears aligned.