Spitfire and the Troubleshooters ##2
Marvel Comics • Spitfire and the Troubleshooters Vol. 1 (New Universe)
Writer
Jack Morelli (Script), Gerry Conway (Plot)
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Newsstand barcode present, 75 cent price point)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Jenny Swensen (Spitfire) continues her battle against the forces trying to steal her father's MAX armor. This issue features Spitfire vs. the Death Tank. Part of Jim Shooter's 'New Universe' line.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks, minor corner blunting on the bottom right/left, and slight surface wear on the black borders. The copy appears flat but exhibits typical handling wear for its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00, Graded (CGC 9.8): $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this issue typically sell for bulk prices or as part of New Universe sets for under $3.00. High-grade slabbed copies have limited liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. Even at a high grade, investor demand for this title is low.
Notable Features
Early New Universe title; Features the M.A.X. (Man-Amplified eXperiment) suit; Part of Marvel's 25th Anniversary celebration line.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel stock. Correct glossy cover finish for the era, standard newsstand barcode placement, and aged white-to-off-white interior page quality consistent with mid-80s newsprint.