The Savage She-Hulk ##1
Marvel Comics • The Savage She-Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Buscema (Pencils), Chic Stone (Inks)
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
February 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (UPC in box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Origin and first appearance of Jennifer Walters as She-Hulk. After being shot by mobsters, Jennifer receives a life-saving blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner (The Hulk), which transforms her into She-Hulk.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks (some color breaking), minor corner blunting on top right/bottom right, slight yellowing on the cover edges, and minor edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $80 - $120; Graded (7.0): $130 - $160; Highly graded copies (9.8) can exceed $800.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies range from $75 to $110. CGC 7.0 copies have recently settled around the $140 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Currently borderline. While a key issue, the visible spine ticks and edge wear likely cap this at a 7.0 or 7.5. Unless the owner believes a professional press/clean could push it to an 8.5+, grading may not significantly increase the net profit compared to a raw sale.
Notable Features
First appearance of She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters). Key Bronze Age Marvel book. Direct Edition (distinguished by the UPC barcode box with horizontal lines). Features Stan Lee's last major character creation for many years.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct 1980s newsprint quality, distinct 40-cent price point, and appropriate color registration for the era. The presence of the barcode suggests a standard direct distribution copy.