Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #1

Spitfire and the Troubleshooters #1 was published by Marvel Comics in 1986, representing a distinct experiment in mid-eighties superhero fiction. Created by writer Eliot R. Brown and artist Herb Trimpe, the series focused on Jenny Swensen, an aerospace engineer who inherits an experimental power suit. This origin story leaned into the era's fascination with high-tech action and corporate intrigue, attempting to bridge the gap between traditional caped crusader narratives and science fiction elements.

The creative team aimed for a grounded approach to the 'powered armor' subgenre that was gaining popularity at the time. Herb Trimpe, known for his definitive work on the Hulk, brought a gritty, industrial aesthetic to the designs of the Spitfire suit. While the series was short-lived and eventually rebranded as Codename: Spitfire, it remains a notable example of Marvel's effort to diversify its character stable during a period of significant market expansion.