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The Sensational She-Hulk #4 front cover
~9.2 AI-Estimated
Approximate
Condition Profile
THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #4
MARVEL COMICS · 8/89 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-008724

THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #4

John Byrne-written and illustrated issue reintroducing the Blonde Phantom as She-Hulk's supporting cast, with Captain America and Namor appearing

SIG 3/10 Available

// Unit specification

PublisherCover dateEraVariantKey attributeStatus
Marvel Comics August 1989 Copper Direct Edition AVAILABLE

// Run position

Part of an unbroken run · #1–#5 · 5 issues View all 21 available issues of THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK →

// Condition analysis

⚠ AI-Estimated / Approximate Condition Profile

Cover shows strong gloss and vibrant color with sharp, well-defined corners and no visible creases or spine stress lines. The image is protected in a clear sleeve, which makes fine surface assessment slightly harder, but no chipping, tears, or color breaks are apparent along the edges. Spine appears tight and flat with no roll or ticks visible at this resolution. Interior pages and back cover were not assessed, so the grade reflects front cover condition only.

// Valuation — market reference

⚠ AI-Estimated values — approximate, not an appraisal
BracketGradeEst. market valueMarker
LOW_RAW 0.5 – 1.5 $1
MID_RAW 4.0 – 6.0 $4
HIGH_CERT 9.8 SLAB $110

// Archive commentary

The Sensational She-Hulk #4 continues John Byrne's acclaimed run as writer and artist on the series, notable for its fourth-wall-breaking humor and Byrne's distinctive visual style. This issue reintroduces the Golden Age heroine Blonde Phantom into the Marvel Universe's contemporary continuity, weaving her into She-Hulk's supporting cast alongside guest appearances by Captain America and Namor the Sub-Mariner. Stilt-Man also appears, adding a lighter villain element consistent with the series' comedic tone under Byrne's direction.

Market demand for this issue remains modest and reflects its status as a well-regarded but non-key entry in a beloved Byrne-helmed series. The census shows a healthy population of 92 graded copies, with strong representation at the 9.8 level (50 copies), indicating the book was well preserved by collectors even without landmark first-appearance status. Sales activity is concentrated at the top of the grading scale, where CGC 9.8 copies command a meaningful premium over raw or lower-graded copies, driven by completists pursuing Byrne's full She-Hulk run rather than character-first-appearance speculation.

This issue appeals primarily to Byrne collectors and those assembling complete runs of The Sensational She-Hulk rather than character-specific investors, since no major first appearances occur here. Across grades, the book trades as a solid but unspectacular Copper Age title: raw copies in low and mid grades move cheaply and steadily through back-issue bins and online marketplaces, while pristine 9.8 slabs sustain values disproportionately higher, reflecting the premium collectors place on flawless examples of a fondly remembered creative run.

// Copies in archive

UnitGradeVariantStatus
ECA-008722 ~9.2 Direct Edition AVAILABLE
ECA-008724 ~9.2 Direct Edition AVAILABLE
ECA-008726 ~9.2 Direct Edition AVAILABLE

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