She Bites ##1
Scout Comics • She Bites Vol. 1
Writer
Hale
Interior Artist
Andy Hernandez
Cover Artist
Andy Hernandez
Publication Date
March 2021
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 134-year-old vampire named Elsie, who is perpetually trapped in the body of a 9-year-old girl, is tired of being underestimated. She hires a suicidal man named Brenda to be her bodyguard as she navigates a world of supernatural threats. This is the first appearance of the main characters Elsie and Brenda.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress noticeable against the dark cover art; some minor corner blunting at the top right; presence of a yellow circular price sticker or label on the top right area of the bag (not on the comic itself, but affecting visual assessment through the plastic); slight surface scuffing visible under direct light reflection.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fluctuate between $2 and $10 plus shipping on eBay and other secondary markets as it is a modern independent release with moderate supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC or CBCS services ($30+) would exceed the current market value of the book. It is best kept as a reading copy or in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
First Issue of the series; Mature Readers rating; features the debut of Elsie the vampire; notable for the dark, atmospheric cover art by Andy Hernandez.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing by Scout Comics. Glossy cover finish with standard modern paper stock and standard two-staple binding consistent with Scout's 2021 production standards.