The Sensational She-Hulk (Virgin Variant) ##40
Marvel Comics • The Sensational She-Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
June 1992
Cover Variant
Virgin Variant (Custom/Aftermarket or Modern Re-imagining)
Printing
Likely a Modern Reproduction/Custom Art Print
Comic Description
She-Hulk is featured in several 'fourth-wall-breaking' scenarios. Issue #40 is famous for the 'jumping rope' sequence and the 'vanity cover' depicted here where Jennifer Walters is seen in a suggestive boudoir setting surrounded by her superhero gear.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4) based on visual inspection
Condition Details
The item appears to be housed in a protective sleeve within a binder. The corners look sharp and there is no visible spine stress or color breaking. This specific item lacks the standard Marvel trade dress (logo, price, UPC), indicating it is a 'virgin' art piece rather than an original 1992 newsstand/direct issue.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $30 (as a modern art print/custom cover); Original 1992 raw copies sell for $100 - $150.
Recent Sales
The original 1992 issue #40 (with logos) has seen high demand recently, with NM raw copies selling for over $120. Modern virgin variants/prints vary wildly by manufacturer.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading by CGC/CBCS unless it can be verified as a licensed Marvel publication (e.g., a modern incentive variant). If it is a custom print, most grading companies will not slab it.
Notable Features
This art is the iconic cover to the 'most sought after' issue of the Byrne She-Hulk run. This specific version is a 'Virgin' style, meaning all trade dress and text have been removed to highlight John Byrne's artwork.
Authentication Notes
The absence of the Marvel logo, issue number, and Comics Code Authority seal on the front suggests this is either a modern premium variant (like those from Comixology or specific retailers) or a high-quality fan print/portfolio piece. The original 1992 release did not have a virgin variant.