1966 OPC Batman Bat Laffs #42 The Penguin

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 4 | $4.00 – $6.00 | — | 3.2 |
| TAG ? | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 9 | 1 | — | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~70-75% right-heavy), top border is thinner than bottom, suggesting roughly 70/30 L-R and 65/35 T-B — a meaningful centering defect for PSA standards. Corners show visible rounding on at least the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows noticeable wear and apparent gloss loss across the face; there is a dark vertical mark or possible light crease visible near the left edge that warrants concern. The watermark obscures the center of the card surface, preventing full assessment of print defects or additional creases; back is unseen. Overall condition signals a PSA 3 (VG) as most likely, with the range spanning 2-4 depending on back condition and whether that left-edge mark is a crease or edge wear.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border wider than bottom (approximately 65/35 T/B), suggesting off-center condition consistent with VG-EX range at best, but other defects pull it lower. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding — not sharp — consistent with a VG grade; no razor points visible. Surface: there is evident gloss loss across the face, some toning or soiling visible in the lower portion of the card near the 'Penguin Food' banner, and the card shows general handling wear throughout. Edges appear rough but OPC rough cuts are normal for this issue and are not penalized; however the cumulative wear of rounded corners, gloss loss, and apparent surface soiling places this card squarely in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible only if the back and corners are cleaner than they appear, and GOOD (2) possible if any hidden creases are present on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, approximately 70/30 L/R and 60/40 T/B — moderate centering issues but not miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at top-left and bottom-left, consistent with heavy handling. Surface shows significant wear with what appears to be creasing or wrinkling in the upper-left quadrant and general gloss loss across the face; the card body looks soft and tired. Edges appear worn with some fraying visible especially at top. The accumulation of rounded corners, apparent surface creasing, and gloss loss points to a VG (3) grade, though a 2 is possible if the crease proves deeper on inspection; a 4 is the optimistic ceiling if the surface flaw is lighter than it appears in this scan.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~65-70% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom, roughly 60/40 top-to-bottom — centering is off but not miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding at all four corners, most apparent at the bottom-left and top-left, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact but there is evident gloss loss and possible light surface wear; no obvious hard creases are visible in this image, though the photo resolution limits confidence. Edges appear reasonably intact with typical OPC rough-cut texture; the back is not visible so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out — range is widened accordingly.