1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #21

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 4 | $6.58 – $10.02 | — | 4.0 |
| Raw | 2 | $12.33 – $12.33 | — | 4.5 |
| PSA 8 | 1 | $499.99 | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), top border appears slightly larger than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-to-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (bottom-left and top-left are most visible), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some general wear and gloss loss typical of a well-handled A&BC issue; no obvious hard creases are visible from this angle but the image resolution limits certainty. Edges appear slightly rough but this is normal for A&BC cuts of this era and should not be over-penalized; the overall presentation lands most comfortably at a PSA 4 VG-EX, with a 3 possible if hidden creases exist on the back or corners are more rounded than visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly 4-5mm, right border 6-7mm giving approximately 60/40 L/R; top border roughly 5mm, bottom border 6-7mm giving approximately 55/45 T/B — centering is slightly off but within EX-MT range. Corners: the upper-left and lower-right corners show slight softening/rounding visible even at this resolution, consistent with EX condition; upper-right appears sharper. Surface: some gloss loss is apparent across the image area, and there is slight toning/aging on the white border typical for this A&BC British issue; no obvious creases are visible but the scan/photo cannot fully rule out light surface creases. Edges appear reasonably clean without major chips or tears, though the sleeve glare obscures fine edge detail — the range is widened to account for hidden corner and back condition.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so, no miscut detected. Corners show mild-to-moderate rounding on at least the visible lower-left and lower-right corners, consistent with a grade 5 EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and light toning typical of the A&BC printing on aged stock; no creases are clearly visible in this scan but the card stock appears slightly soft. Edges look reasonably clean with no major chips or tears, though the A&BC cut quality makes edge assessment difficult — the holder/sleeve obscures fine corner detail on the top edge, widening the range slightly.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, roughly 65/35 L/R and 60/40 T/B — centering is noticeably off but not catastrophically miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most evident on the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG to VG-EX card. Surface shows significant toning and age-related soiling across the card face, particularly in the lighter areas, with what appears to be general gloss loss and possible light creasing — the card has a distinctly tired, handled appearance. Edges appear somewhat rough but consistent with normal A&BC cutting of the era; the overall wear pattern (rounded corners, surface toning, gloss loss) places this solidly in the VG to VG-EX range, with VG (3) being the most likely single grade given the corner rounding and surface condition visible even through the sleeve.