The Sensational She-Hulk ##1
Marvel Comics • The Sensational She-Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
May 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Jennifer Walters (She-Hulk) begins her iconic fourth-wall-breaking series. In this issue, she is recruited by psychic Nick St. Christopher and battles the Headmen. This run is famous for She-Hulk acknowledging she is in a comic book.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The comic is slabbed in a CGC holder. The cover displays vibrant colors and deep gloss. Visible minor spine stress ticks that do not appear to break color. Corners appear sharp. A minor reflection on the slab makes bottom edge inspection difficult, but overall presentation is excellent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; CGC 9.4: $120 - $140; CGC 9.8: $350 - $450
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for CGC 9.4 Newsstand editions have averaged $130. High-grade 9.8 copies have seen a slight decrease from peak MCU-hype prices but remain stable.
Grading Recommendation
The comic is already professionally graded by CGC (visible header). Based on the visible 9.4/9.6 range appearance, it is properly preserved. For ungraded copies, only 9.8 candidates are currently high-priority for the cost of grading.
Notable Features
First issue of the 1989 John Byrne series. Features iconic fourth-wall-breaking cover art. This specific copy is a Newsstand Edition (indicated by the barcode in the lower left), which is generally more desirable to collectors than the Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in the box).
Authentication Notes
The comic is encased in a CGC (Certified Guaranty Company) tamper-evident holder. The label at the top (partially visible) includes the holographic seal and barcode consistent with authentic third-party grading.