{"product_id":"when-i-was-five-1-comicspro-limited-edition-cgc-9-8","title":"When I Was Five #1 ComicsPRO Limited Edition CGC 9.8","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis copy of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen I Was Five #1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—an ultra-scarce release from publisher \u003cb\u003eBad Idea\u003c\/b\u003e—has been professionally evaluated, graded, and encapsulated by \u003cb\u003eCGC (Certified Guaranty Company)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_78834050bbba7590-49\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltra-Exclusive Secret Six Release:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eWritten by Eisner Award-winner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eMark Waid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003e with art by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eDavid Lapham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eStray Bullets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003e), this issue serves as the fourth entry in Bad Idea's legendary \"Secret Six\" line and launches their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eDavid Lapham X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003e collaborative series.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003eCreated strictly for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003e2026 ComicsPRO Retailer Conference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003e, copies were distributed exclusively to qualifying attending comic shops with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003eno public distribution, no allocations, and no second printings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003e—making it one of the rarest retailer exclusives of the year.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat a 9.8 Means:\u003c\/b\u003e A CGC grade of \u003cb\u003e9.8 Near Mint\/Mint\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e CGC experts independently verify that the book is an official, authentic 1st printing ComicsPRO event exclusive and confirm its condition before sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermanent Preservation:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bad Idea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982036480170,"sku":"4749503008","price":194.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/3052\/4074\/files\/CGC4749503-008_OBV.jpg?v=1785442619","url":"https:\/\/digitalheroes.com\/products\/when-i-was-five-1-comicspro-limited-edition-cgc-9-8","provider":"Digital Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}