She-Hulk first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1, published by Marvel in 1980. That places it in the Bronze Age.
Why this issue matters
Jennifer Walters gained Hulk-like powers via an emergency blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner, but unlike him, largely retained her personality and intelligence while transformed.
Key facts
Savage She-Hulk #1
- Character: She-Hulk
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1980
- Era: Bronze Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Go deeper
Other first appearances from 1980
- Emma Frost Uncanny X-Men #129, 1980
- Deathstroke New Teen Titans #2, 1980
- Cyborg DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
- Starfire DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
- Raven DC Comics Presents #26, 1980
More Marvel firsts from the Bronze Age
- Phoenix X-Men #101, 1976
- Black Cat Amazing Spider-Man #194, 1979
- Mystique Ms. Marvel #16, 1978
- Wolverine Incredible Hulk #181, 1974
- Wolverine (cameo) Incredible Hulk #180, 1974
- Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler Giant-Size X-Men #1, 1975
- Punisher Amazing Spider-Man #129, 1974
- Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) Marvel Spotlight #5, 1972
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