1966 A&BC Batman Black Bat #44 — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 60/40 top-bottom) — centering is off but not severely miscut. The COM.C watermark obscures a significant portion of the card surface making surface condition assessment unreliable. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding at the visible corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; no sharp razor corners are evident but catastrophic rounding is not apparent either. No obvious creases are visible in the image, gloss appears moderate with some wear consistent with a 50+ year old A&BC card. A&BC cards of this era typically present with rougher cuts and softer stock than Topps US equivalents — the slightly uneven border is period-normal and not penalized as a miscut here. The watermark prevents confident surface grading; range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 60/40 T-B), suggesting moderate off-centering but not severe enough to cap grade on its own. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface displays some toning and loss of original gloss typical of this 1966 A&BC issue, with no obvious heavy creases visible though subtle surface wear is present. The image resolution limits confident corner and edge assessment; a crease cannot be ruled out in the lower portion of the card, which is why the floor is set at 3 — collector should inspect in hand before submitting.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably thinner than right (~70/30 left-to-right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced (~55/45 top-to-bottom), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. Corners: the visible corners show some rounding — upper-left appears slightly soft, lower corners are partially obscured but suggest light wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious creases visible in the image, though the back is unviewable. Edges appear intact without significant chipping or fraying, normal for A&BC vintage stock. The off-center horizontal lean is the primary grade-limiting factor here; absent any hidden creases or staining on the reverse, an EX (5) is the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if centering measures better in hand and VG-EX (4) if corners are softer than they appear.