When I Was Five #1 ComicsPRO Limited Edition CGC 9.8

This copy of When I Was Five #1—an ultra-scarce release from publisher Bad Idea—has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company).

• Ultra-Exclusive Secret Six Release: Written by Eisner Award-winner Mark Waid with art by David Lapham (Stray Bullets), this issue serves as the fourth entry in Bad Idea's legendary "Secret Six" line and launches their David Lapham X collaborative series. Created strictly for the 2026 ComicsPRO Retailer Conference, copies were distributed exclusively to qualifying attending comic shops with no public distribution, no allocations, and no second printings—making it one of the rarest retailer exclusives of the year.

• What a 9.8 Means: A CGC grade of 9.8 Near Mint/Mint represents the practical pinnacle of condition for modern comic books. The issue is virtually flawless—featuring crisp inks, sharp corners, pristine edges, and tight binding—with only the most subtle allowable binding or printing defect permitted by industry standards.

• Guaranteed Authenticity: CGC experts independently verify that the book is an official, authentic 1st printing ComicsPRO event exclusive and confirm its condition before sealing.

• Permanent Preservation: Housed in CGC’s archival-quality, tamper-evident plastic shell ("slab"), this heavy-duty casing protects the book from dust, moisture, UV degradation, and handling wear—ensuring its high-grade collector status and investment value remain preserved indefinitely.