"The She-Hulk lives!" With those opening words, a smashing new superhero is born. Written by the legendary Stan Lee and illustrated by John Buscema, 1980's "The Savage She-Hulk" #1 is the first appearance of Jennifer Walters, a criminal lawyer in Los Angeles. Jennifer is also the younger cousin of Bruce Banner, better known as The Incredible Hulk. On the run from the law, Bruce reconnects with Jennifer, who is preparing a case against local crime boss Nick Trask. The gangster's goons critically injure Jennifer in a drive-by shooting, and Bruce administers an impromptu blood transfusion.

But Bruce's gamma-irradiated blood doesn't just save Jennifer's life — it also transforms her into She-Hulk whenever she gets angry. As She-Hulk, Jennifer shares some powers with Bruce, including super strength and a giant green appearance, though She-Hulk luckily retains her intelligence and personality when she transforms. "The Savage She-Hulk" #1 establishes Jennifer Walters as a capable and dynamic heroine even before her blood transfusion. And unlike her tormented cousin, Jennifer immediately finds her transformation powerful and liberating, as it gives her the strength to fight back against her attackers and bring them to justice. "You called me a She-Hulk," Jennifer tells one of the would-be assassins as she hurls a hospital bed at him. "And a She-Hulk, I'll be!"