The Invaders ##19
Marvel Comics • The Invaders Vol. 1
Writer
Roy Thomas
Interior Artist
Frank Robbins
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby
Publication Date
August 1977
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of a story featuring Adolf Hitler. The Invaders (Captain America, Namor, Human Torch, Spitfire, and Union Jack) are captured by the Nazis and forced to face the 'Master Race.' This issue is notable for its Jack Kirby cover and Bronze Age historical setting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with visible stress lines; significant blunting and rounding of corners; visible tanning and edge wear; possible vertical crease on the right edge; general surface scuffing and loss of gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (ungraded): $8 - $15. Graded (CGC 4.0): $35 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade (FN/VF) sell for $20-$30. Low-grade copies like this one typically sell in the $10 range on sites like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $30-$50) would exceed the market value of the book in this condition. Best kept as a reader copy or in a protective bag/board.
Notable Features
Jack Kirby cover art. Features a depiction of Adolf Hitler and the Swastika, which makes it a minor collectible for 'World War II' comic enthusiasts. Newsstand edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
The paper aging, price font ($0.30), and specific dot-matrix printing visible in the colors are consistent with authentic 1977 Marvel Bronze Age manufacturing. No indicators of reproduction or restoration are present.