I did notice that, and especially the upper right-hand corner seems a tad curved in.
I guess you forgot about Comix4fun's Crow 1 CGC 9.8, which is simply stunning.
And of course, two others I know of.
Yup, your CGC 9.8 #1s, are simply gorgeous too, especially compared with Jen's weak 9.6. She keeps telling me she wants one now, to fit in(and a stronger 9.8 Caliber Presents #1). I think she said her favorite graded Crow book is the one Michael sold her(Caliber Christmas SS in red). I wanted that book when it came in too.