1966 Topps Batman Bat Laffs #31 Commissioner Gordon and Batman

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders look more balanced at approximately 55/45 T-B — the horizontal centering is the primary concern and likely caps this at EX-MT or below. Corners: at scan resolution the corners show some rounding, consistent with light-to-moderate handling wear; no corner is sharp enough to suggest NM or better. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, though the image does not permit confident ruling out of subtle surface wear. Edges appear clean without major nicks; rough cut texture on right edge is within normal tolerance for this 1966 Topps issue and is not penalized.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B), so centering is acceptable but not mint-grade. Corners show visible light rounding on at least two visible corners (bottom-left and bottom-right), consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious chipping or major roughness beyond normal vintage rough-cut texture for this issue. Surface gloss appears present with no obvious creases visible in this photo, though subtle wear or light handling marks cannot be ruled out from a single scan; the card reads cleanly in the image area. The watermark overlay slightly obscures the lower-center surface but no crease or staining is apparent. Overall impression is a solid EX (5) with the possibility of EX-MT (6) if corners are sharper than they appear, or VG-EX (4) if reverse shows additional wear.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 65/35 L-R), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 T-B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The card shows visible toning and surface wear consistent with age; gloss appears significantly reduced across the face. Corners show rounding at all four tips, most visibly at the lower corners, consistent with a VG range card. No obvious hard crease is confirmed from this photo angle, but the overall surface texture and wear pattern suggest possible light creasing or surface scuffing that could push toward a 2 — the low-resolution scan limits certainty on crease detection. Edge wear appears moderate. This is likely a VG (3) card with a realistic range of 2–4 depending on back condition and whether any hidden creases are confirmed on closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T-B — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range; no razor sharpness remains but no severe blunting either. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, and the image photo itself shows typical 1966 Topps print characteristics. No creases are clearly visible in this scan, though the scan compression makes it difficult to rule out light surface creases entirely — the honest range reflects that uncertainty. Overall the card presents as mid-grade raw, likely landing around VG-EX (4), possibly stretching to EX (5) if corners and surface are cleaner than the photo reveals.