The Sensational She-Hulk ##16
Marvel Comics • The Sensational She-Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Gerber
Interior Artist
Bryan Hitch
Cover Artist
Bryan Hitch
Publication Date
June 1990
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of 'The Cosmic Squish Principle.' She-Hulk and Howard the Duck transition through various dimensions while fleeing the Critic. This issue is a notable crossover featuring Howard the Duck, continuing the meta-fictional and absurdist tone established by Steve Gerber.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-right corner. Light surface wear on the black ink backgrounds. The bottom-left corner near the barcode shows slight rounding. Staple alignment appears standard, but minor color loss is present at the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition sell for approximately $8. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for a range between $130 and $180 depending on the current interest in Howard the Duck or She-Hulk keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The visible spine stress limits the grade to the 7.0-8.0 range, where the cost of grading exceeds the market value. Grading is typically only profitable for this issue in 9.6 or higher condition.
Notable Features
Features Howard the Duck; Newsstand edition identified by the UPC barcode (Direct editions usually had a graphic or character head in that box during this era); Classic 1990s Bryan Hitch art; Part of the acclaimed Steve Gerber run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Correct $1.50 cover price, newsstand barcode, and interior newsprint stock. Ink density on the cover matches 1990 Marvel production standards with standard staple placement.