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MARVEL COMICS · 1/89
UNIT ECA-008831
SHE-HULK: CEREMONY #2
Dwayne McDuffie and June Brigman close out She-Hulk's confrontation with Anung-Ite in the 1989 Ceremony miniseries
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | 1989 | Copper | — | — | AVAILABLE |
// Condition analysis
Cover shows crisp, glossy print with no visible spine ticks, corner blunting, or edge chipping in this photo; the book is protected in a plastic sleeve which adds some glare but no defects are apparent through it. Colors appear vibrant with no fading, and the decorative border and logo are sharp with clean color separation. No creases, stains, or writing are visible on the front cover. Interior pages and back cover were not assessed, so the grade reflects only the visible front surface.
// 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 | $50 |
// Archive commentary
She-Hulk: Ceremony was a four-issue 1989 miniseries that paired writers Dwayne McDuffie and Robin D. Chaplik with penciler June Brigman and inker Stan Drake, sending Jennifer Walters into Keewazi tribal legend alongside her longtime ally Wyatt Wingfoot. Issue #2 continues the story's confrontation with the trickster spirit Anung-Ite, folding Wingfoot's Native American heritage into a superhero framework that was atypical for She-Hulk's usual Manhattan-based adventures. The series is a minor but notable entry in McDuffie's early career, predating his better-known work on Damage Control and Milestone Comics.
Market activity reflects a low-demand Copper Age limited series title with a comfortable, if unspectacular, certified population. CGC's census shows a healthy number of 9.8 copies relative to overall submissions, and realized prices for the top grade have settled in the modest double digits, indicating that high-grade copies are attainable without competition driving premiums. Raw copies in low and mid grades trade closer to cover price, reflecting the book's status as a well-preserved but non-essential entry from the era rather than a scarce or actively chased issue.
This issue appeals mainly to She-Hulk completists, Dwayne McDuffie bibliographers, and readers assembling the full four-issue Ceremony run rather than to speculative buyers. Because raw copies remain inexpensive and plentiful, most collectors acquire the book at minimal cost regardless of grade, while the certified market rewards patience over urgency; a 9.8 slab represents a modest premium for convenience and condition certainty rather than scarcity.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-008831 | ~9.2 | — | AVAILABLE |
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