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
Regular cover (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
She-Hulk gets a second chance at her own solo series. This issue is famous for John Byrne's meta-textual approach, where Jennifer Walters breaks the fourth wall and interacts with the readers and creators. Features the Circus of Crime.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
The comic is shown in a CGC slab with a grade of 9.2. Visible details include minor spine stress (color-breaking ticks), slight corner softening on the bottom left, and standard manufacturing shelf wear consistent with the 9.2 grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 9.2): $80 - $110
Recent Sales
CGC 9.2 copies have recently sold between $85 and $105. High-grade 9.8 copies command a significant premium, often exceeding $250.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded by CGC as 9.2. A 'Press and Clean' might potentially bump this to a 9.4 or 9.6 if the flaws are non-color breaking, but for a 9.2, it is usually best left in the current slab unless pressing is guaranteed to elevate it significantly.
Notable Features
First issue of the iconic John Byrne run. Key meta-commentary cover where She-Hulk threatens to rip up the reader's X-Men comics. This is the Newsstand Edition (indicated by the UPC barcode).
Authentication Notes
Authenticated and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company). The blue label indicates a 'Universal' grade with no significant restoration or defects beyond natural wear.