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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 6/89 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-008734
THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #2
Second issue of John Byrne's 1989 She-Hulk relaunch, featuring the Headmen and a Blonde Phantom appearance
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | June 1989 | Copper | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-008734 | ~9.0 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shown in protective sleeve; colors are bright and glossy with sharp corners and no visible creases or spine stress. There is a Spider-Man head graphic in place of a barcode, confirming direct edition. Minor edge wear cannot be ruled out due to the plastic sleeve reflections, and the back cover/interior were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $55 |
// Archive commentary
The Sensational She-Hulk #2 continues John Byrne's fourth-wall-breaking solo series for the character, with Byrne handling both script and pencils and Bob Wiacek inking. The issue brings in the Headmen (Chondu, Ruby Thursday, Arthur Nagan) alongside a cameo from the Golden Age heroine Blonde Phantom, tying the series' irreverent tone to Marvel's earlier continuity. It is a representative chapter of a run notable for Byrne's meta-humor and irregular fourth-wall gags rather than for any first appearance or origin story contained within.
Market data shows this as a high-census, high-supply Copper Age book: over 180 Universal graded copies exist, with the bulk clustered at 9.8 and 9.6. Demand is steady but modest, reflected in a 9.8 FMV in the mid-$50s supported by more than 50 recorded sales and consistent 90-day and 1-year averages. The scarcity of sub-9.0 sales data reflects how few collectors seek out lower-grade copies of a book this common in high grade, rather than any genuine rarity.
This issue draws mainly Byrne completists and She-Hulk collectors assembling the full Sensational run, with values driven almost entirely by grade rather than content. Raw copies in low-to-mid grade trade for a few dollars at most, while the market's real activity sits at the top of the grade curve, where 9.8 slabs command a persistent premium over 9.6 and below. It is a steady if unspectacular title for dealers stocking Copper Age Marvel runs, best moved as part of bulk lots or to buyers building a complete Byrne She-Hulk set.
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