1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #29 — Raw

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| Price | Type | Est. grade (ours) | Est. ROI after grading | Listing (opens eBay) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | $4.28 | Buy It Now | 5 (4–6) | — | 1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat Robin is Kidnapped #29 3zh |
![]() | $5.37 | Buy It Now | 3 (2–4) | — | 1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat Robin is Kidnapped #29 1s67 |
![]() | $6.00 | Buy It Now | 5 (4–6) | — | 1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat Robin is Kidnapped #29 0a6 |
![]() | $6.58 | Buy It Now | slabbed? | — | 1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat Robin is Kidnapped #29 04le |
![]() | $10.14 | Buy It Now | 3 (2–4) | — | 1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat Robin is Kidnapped #29 0a4f |
![]() | $11.18 | Buy It Now | 5 (4–6) | — | 1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat Robin is Kidnapped #29 11bd |
![]() | $23.54 | Buy It Now | 4 (3–5) | — | 1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat Robin is Kidnapped #29 m5x |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) - centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX-EX-MT range. Corners show visible light rounding, particularly the lower-left and upper-left corners which appear to have some wear, consistent with a grade no higher than EX-MT (6). Surface shows some gloss loss and minor toning typical of this A&BC British issue; no obvious creases are visible in the image but the scan angle and resolution cannot fully rule out light surface creasing. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible; the rough-cut edges normal for this set are noted and not penalized. Overall the card presents solidly in the EX (5) range with upside to EX-MT (6) if corners are sharper than they appear in this scan.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~70/30 left-right), top and bottom borders appear roughly 55/45 - horizontal off-center is the primary centering concern. All four corners show visible rounding, with the lower-left corner appearing most worn; no corners are sharp. Surface shows general gloss loss consistent with handling, and there is noticeable toning/soiling across the card face, particularly in the lighter areas. No obvious hard creases are visible from this photo, but the overall wear pattern - rounded corners, gloss loss, and off-centering - places this squarely in the VG (3) range, with some upside to VG-EX (4) if corners are better than they appear and no reverse creases exist, and downside to GOOD (2) if the back reveals additional damage.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so, no miscut detected. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding visible at all four corners, most notably the upper-left and lower-right, consistent with a 4-5 range. Surface shows mild gloss loss and some light toning/aging typical of A&BC period stock, but no visible creases are apparent in this image. Edges appear reasonably clean with the slightly rough cut normal for A&BC/British issues of this era; back is not visible so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, suggesting roughly 65/35 L/R and 60/40 T/B - meaningful off-center but not catastrophic. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with a VG range card; no sharp corners are present. The surface shows noticeable gloss loss across the face and what appears to be light soiling or toning, particularly in lighter areas of the image. No obvious hard creases are visible from this photo, but the CoMC watermark and image softness obscure fine surface detail - a crease hidden under the watermark zone cannot be ruled out, so the floor is kept at 2. Edge wear appears moderate. Overall condition reads VG (3), with the range widened downward to account for potential hidden surface or crease defects and upward to VG-EX (4) if corners and surface are slightly better than they appear in this compressed image.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 55/45 top-bottom) - centering is off but within EX-NM territory. Corners show light rounding on at least the visible lower-left and upper-left corners, consistent with handled vintage card. No obvious creases are visible on the front surface. Surface gloss appears moderate with some wear consistent with age; A&BC cards from this era commonly show rougher cuts and slight print variation which is not penalized heavily. The sleeve/toploader limits full edge and corner inspection, preventing a tighter range - back is unseen. No miscut detected.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 70/30 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-left are most visible), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some toning consistent with a 57-year-old British issue; no obvious creases are visible but the CoMC watermark obscures the center of the card making surface evaluation difficult. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious tears or paper loss, but the image resolution and watermark prevent confident assessment of fine detail — range is widened accordingly.
