The Walking Dead #1 — Wizard World Cleveland 2015 Greg Horn Cover — CGC 9.8 White Pages

Graded and slabbed CGC Universal Grade 9.8 with WHITE pages (label shows Image Comics, 2/15). This is the Wizard World Cleveland 2015 exclusive reprint of The Walking Dead #1 featuring the Greg Horn cover art. The book is sealed in a clear CGC holder with the blue Universal label and reads cleanly as a near-mint/mint example.

Key details and condition: Grade: CGC 9.8 (White Pages). Cover: Greg Horn variant created for the Wizard World Cleveland 2015 exclusive reprint. Printing/date: Image Comics 2/15 (reprint). Slab: CGC Universal blue label with serial visible on the holder. The comic presents with sharp corners, centered cover art, and no visible spine roll, creases, or discoloration consistent with the 9.8 grade.

Notable features and collector value: This is a convention-exclusive reprint variant — sought after by Walking Dead collectors who pursue convention variants, Greg Horn covers, and high-grade slabbed copies. As a #1 issue reprint with a prominent cover artist and a high CGC grade, it holds strong display and collectible appeal. While not a first printing original, the Wizard World Cleveland exclusive treatment and the 9.8 slab elevate its desirability among variant collectors and modern-comic enthusiasts.

Artist, edition, and other observations: Cover art credited to Greg Horn (variant). Publisher: Image/Skybound. No foil or special foil stamping on this edition — standard printed variant. Back cover shows the promotional WalkingDead.com design typical of this reprint. The book is stored in the pictured CGC slab; photos show front and back label text and the slab condition. The listing reflects the exact item pictured: a high-grade, convention-exclusive reprint perfect for Walking Dead variant collections or those building a high-grade run of modern key issues.