The Savage She-Hulk ##1
Marvel Comics • The Savage She-Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
February 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters). After being shot by mobsters, Jennifer Walters receives a life-saving blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner (The Hulk), which transforms her into She-Hulk.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Moderate corner blunting on the top right and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the white cover backgrounds. Vertical alignment slightly off on the right edge cut. Minor accumulation of dirt/handling wear on the lower half.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $80 - $110; Graded (CGC 6.0): $120 - $140
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for $500-$700; mid-grade raw copies (6.0-7.0) typically sell between $90 and $130 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
In its current 6.0 condition, professional grading may not significantly increase profit after fees. However, if 'pressed and cleaned' by a professional, it might reaching 7.5+, which would justify the cost.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue: 1st Appearance of She-Hulk. Last character created by Stan Lee for Marvel until the 1990s. Features standard UPC barcode (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980 original. Ink density and paper oxidation (slight yellowing visible on edges) are consistent with Bronze Age Marvel newsprint stock. Distinctive '40c' price point matches the initial print run.