Name: Invaders #12 CGC 9.2 — Marvel Comics (January 1977) — 1st Appearance of Spitfire!
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Invaders #12 CGC 9.2 — Marvel Comics (January 1977) — 1st Appearance of Spitfire!

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The Invaders #12 — CGC Graded 9.2 (Near Mint-)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Issue: #12
Cover Date: January 1977
CGC Certification #: 0903599016
CGC Grade: 9.2 (Near Mint-) — Universal Grade
Page Quality: Cream to Off-White Pages
Cover Price: 30¢
Slab Condition: Excellent — no cracks or yellowing noted

Creative Team

Story: Roy Thomas
Cover Art: Jack Kirby
Interior Art: Frank Robbins & Frank Springer

★ KEY ISSUE — First Appearance of Spitfire!

This is the first appearance of Spitfire (Jacqueline Falsworth), one of Marvel's most beloved WWII-era heroes and a key character in the Invaders mythos. The cover tagline reads: "Let Spitfire Handle Those Nazis!!" — with the cover blurb announcing "A New Invader! But will her first mission in occupied Europe be the last — for all of them??" This is a genuine Bronze Age key issue that belongs in any serious Marvel or WWII comics collection.

Cover Details

The dynamic Jack Kirby cover depicts Spitfire in her iconic yellow costume charging into battle against Nazi soldiers in Warsaw, flanked by the Human Torch (Jim Hammond), Sub-Mariner (Namor), and Captain America. The corner box features Captain America, Human Torch, and Sub-Mariner. The bold red masthead and action-packed composition are quintessential Kirby Bronze Age Marvel.

Featured Characters

Spitfire (Jacqueline Falsworth) — First Appearance
Captain America (Steve Rogers)
Human Torch (Jim Hammond)
Sub-Mariner (Namor)
Nazi soldiers — WWII setting, Warsaw, occupied Europe

Series Context

The Invaders was Marvel's flagship WWII superhero team title, written by the legendary Roy Thomas and featuring cover art by Jack Kirby. The series ran from 1975–1979 and is celebrated for its historical authenticity, classic Marvel characters, and Kirby's iconic cover designs. Issue #12 is one of the most sought-after issues in the run due to Spitfire's debut.

Back Cover

Features a period-authentic full-page advertisement for Evel Knievel Precision Miniatures by Ideal Toy Corp — die-cast metal and high-impact plastic collectible vehicles including the Formula 5000, Funny Car, Stunt Cycle, Chopper, Formula 1 Dragster, and Canyon Sky Cycle. A fantastic 1977 pop culture time capsule.

Condition & Grading

Graded and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), the industry's leading comic book grading authority. A 9.2 (Near Mint-) is an exceptional grade for a 1977 Bronze Age book and represents a copy with only minor imperfections. Cream to Off-White pages are typical and expected for books of this era. Verify authenticity at cgccomics.com using cert # 0903599016.