The Invaders #14

The Invaders #14 (March 1977)
title: "Calling....The Crusaders!"
writer: Roy Thomas
penciller: Frank Robbins
inker: Frank Springer
letterer: Joe Rosen
colorist: Marie Severin
editor: Roy Thomas
letter column: Roy Thomas
cover: Jack Kirby & Joe Sinnott

Order of Appearance: Spirit of '76, Dyna-Mite, Ghost Girl, Tommy Lightning, Captain Wings, and Thunder Fist

Guest Stars:  The Invaders (Captain America, Bucky, the Human Torch, Toro, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Spitfire) 

Supporting Characters: 

Lord Falsworth, his butler Hotchkins, King George VI, Alfie the cab driver

Opponents:
unnamed Nazi spy, unnamed Nazi Luftwaffe crew, Adolf Hitler (behind the scenes)

Overall Summary: 
The All-New Almost All-British Crusaders arrive in London and help out during the Blitz. The next day, they want to take the Invaders' place as King George's personal body-guards.  

The Freedom Fighters vs. The Invaders

The Freedom Fighters vs. The Invaders! 

Hypothesis: 
The Freedom Fighters' appearance fighting Nazis in the pages of Justice League of America #s107-108 inspired Roy Thomas to create The Invaders, his World War II era Nazi-fighting super-group for Marvel. 

Please, let me present my case....

Freedom Fighters #7

Freedom Fighters #7 (April 1977)

title: "The Emperor of the North Pole!"
writer: Bob Rozakis
penciller: Dick Ayers
inker: Jack Abel
letterer: uncredited

colorist: uncredited
editor: Tony Isabella
letter column: Tony Isabella
cover: Rich Buckler & Jack Abel

Order of Appearance: All appear in one group scene on page one: (from left) Uncle Sam, Phantom Lady, The Human Bomb, Black Condor, Doll Man, and The Ray. 

Guest Stars:  The Crusaders (one-page cameo)

Supporting Characters:
Martha Roberts, NYC District Attorney David Pearson 

Opponents:
The Elf, Homilus (behind the scenes)

Overall Summary: 
The Freedom Fighters investigate Santaland and come across an attempt to tilt the world on its axis to create a new Ice Age! 

Freedom Fighters #6

Freedom Fighters #6 (Feb 1977)
title: "Witching Hour for the Warrior Wizards!"
writer: Bob Rozakis
penciller: Ramona Fradon
inker: Bob Smith
letterer: Ben Oda
colorist: Liz Berube
editor: Tony Isabella
letter column: Tony Isabella
cover: Rich Buckler & Vince Colletta (?)

Order of Appearance: Uncle Sam, The Ray, Black Condor, The Human Bomb, Doll Man, and Phantom Lady

Guest Stars:  None

Supporting Characters:
Martha Roberts, Tom Fagan

Opponents:
Silver Ghost's former gang, Enstra and the Warrior Wizards, Homilus the demon

Overall Summary: 
The Freedom Fighters seek to hide in Rutland, Vermont but must try to stop an attempt to bring a demon to Earth. 

DC SUPER-STARS #10

DC Super-Stars #10 (Dec 1976)
title: "The Great Super-Star Game!" 

writer: Bob Rozakis
penciller: Dick Dillin
inker: Frank McLaughlin
letterer: uncredited

colorist: uncredited
editor: Julius Schwartz
cover: Ernie Chua (Chan)

Order of Appearance: Uncle Sam is the only Freedom Fighter to appear in this story. 

Also Starring: 

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Robin, Kid Flash, Plastic Man, Green Arrow, Black Canary, and the reformed Huntress  

Opponents:
Sportsmaster, Lex Luthor, the Joker, Chronos, Weather Wizard, Dr. Polaris, Matter Master, Felix Faust, the Tattooed Man, and Amazo

Overall Summary: 
Uncle Sam accidentally gets involved in a convoluted plot to prove that Evil *can* defeat Good, in a super-powered game of baseball staged by the Sportsmaster and the Huntress!