1966 Topps Batman Bat Laffs #39 The Penguin — Raw

The angled photo makes precise centering measurement difficult, but left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 to 75/25 left-heavy, and top/bottom appear roughly 60/40, which would fall into VG-EX to EX territory on centering alone. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle, suggesting wear consistent with VG to VG-EX. The surface shows some apparent gloss loss and possible light soiling or handling wear across the face, though the angle and image resolution make it hard to confirm creases definitively. Edges appear reasonably intact without major tears, but the overall wear pattern — rounded corners, gloss reduction, and moderate surface handling — points to a PSA 4 as the most likely grade; a crease hidden by the angle or on the reverse could push this to a 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 left-to-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 top-to-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophically miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-right appear softer), consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows general gloss loss and some wear/soiling, with what appears to be light surface scuffing or possible handling marks in the lower center area; the white shirt area on the card face shows noticeable toning/yellowing. No creases are definitively visible in this photo though the image resolution makes it difficult to rule out a light crease entirely — the seller makes no crease disclosure which is mildly reassuring. The card presents most likely as a PSA 3 (VG) with rounded corners and gloss loss, though a clean surface could push it to 4 (VG-EX); back condition unknown.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65/35 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B) — centering is off but not severely miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners observable at this resolution, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears present but moderately diminished; some toning is visible on the white borders which is typical for 1966 Topps Batman. The COM watermark obscures the center surface so hidden creases, print defects, or staining cannot be ruled out — widening the range accordingly. No obvious heavy creases visible but photo resolution and watermark prevent a confident upper-end call.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (estimated ~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (estimated ~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners: at this resolution the corners appear to show some light rounding, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; no sharp razor corners visible but no severe rounding either. Surface: the photo image area shows some color saturation consistent with the era; gloss appears present but difficult to fully assess from this display photo — no obvious creases, staining, or heavy wear visible. Edges appear reasonably clean with no dramatic chipping; overall the card presents as a solid EX (5) specimen with the caveat that corner and surface detail is partially obscured by the display angle and image quality, warranting a range of VG-EX to EX-MT.

Centering estimate: left border ~35%, right border ~65% L/R; top border ~40%, bottom border ~60% T/B - off-center right and bottom, roughly 65/35 horizontal which alone would suggest grade pressure. Surface shows multiple visible white scuff marks and handling wear scattered across the image area, consistent with significant play wear. Corners appear noticeably rounded, particularly the top-right and bottom-right corners visible in this shot - consistent with VG to VG-EX range. A vertical crease or fold line appears to run through the mid-left portion of the card surface, which if confirmed would cap this firmly at VG (3) or below. Gloss appears substantially diminished. The combination of rounded corners, surface scuffing, apparent crease, and centering issues places this squarely in the VG (3) neighborhood, with the possibility of GOOD (2) if the crease is deeper than it appears.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — acceptable for vintage but not tight. Corners appear reasonably well-preserved with only minor softening visible, particularly on the upper-left and lower-right corners, consistent with EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears intact with good color saturation and no obvious creases visible. The sleeve introduces some right-edge glare that partially obscures that border and corner, preventing a confident upper-end call; no print snow or significant toning noted on the white border areas visible. Given the corner softening and inability to fully inspect the right edge, the range spans EX to NM with EX-MT as the most likely grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders look relatively balanced (~55/45 T/B), suggesting moderate left-heavy miscentering but not extreme. The CoMC watermark obscures the surface center, making surface wear, print defects, and gloss assessment difficult. Corners appear to show some rounding — at least two corners (bottom left and bottom right) look soft rather than sharp, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear intact without obvious nicks visible at this resolution, which is typical for 1966 Topps Batman where rough cuts are normal. The overall presentation suggests a well-circulated but not heavily damaged card; absent a cleaner photo, the range is wide to account for hidden surface creases or additional corner wear not visible through the watermark.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver here. Corners appear to show light rounding consistent with EX range; no sharp razor corners are evident but no severe blunting either. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution. Surface gloss is difficult to fully assess through the sleeve, but no obvious creases or heavy staining are apparent; seller's 'EX' self-description aligns with the visual evidence. The sleeve glare and moderate photo resolution prevent confident assessment of fine corner wear and surface texture, widening the range from VG-EX (4) to EX-MT (6), with EX (5) as the most likely single grade.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is the primary concern but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on all four corners, most pronounced at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG range card. Surface shows moderate gloss loss with what appears to be a diagonal crease or stress line running across the lower-center of the card face, which if confirmed would be a grade-limiting defect pushing toward the low end of this range. Edges appear reasonably intact with typical vintage rough-cut texture for this set; no writing or tape damage visible, but the surface wear and corner rounding combined with the possible crease make a PSA 3 the most likely outcome, with VG-EX (4) possible only if the surface line is a scan artifact rather than a true crease.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60% of right border width), suggesting left/right roughly 60/40 or possibly slightly worse; top border appears slightly narrower than bottom, approximately 55/45 top/bottom — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding on at least the visible lower-left and lower-right corners, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear intact without obvious nicks or tears, which is typical of handled but cared-for vintage copies. Surface gloss appears reduced with some toning on the white border areas, and the COMC watermark obscures the center of the image preventing confident assessment of print defects or surface creases — the range is widened accordingly. No miscut detected; borders are present on all sides. A light handling crease cannot be ruled out given the obscured surface.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border moderately wider than bottom (~60% top) — roughly 60/40 L/R and 60/40 T/B, acceptable but not tight. Corners: at this resolution the corners appear to have light-to-moderate wear with some rounding visible, particularly on the lower corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible from the front, and color is vivid. Edges look fairly clean with no egregious chipping, though the left edge shows slight roughness (normal for vintage Topps cuts). Without corner close-ups or a back scan, a confirmed crease or staining cannot be ruled out, so the range is widened; best single estimate is PSA 6 EX-MT pending closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 left-to-right), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 top-to-bottom) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips, most notably the upper-left and lower-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears to retain moderate gloss with some age toning on the white border areas, which is typical for this set. No obvious creases are visible from this scan, but the image resolution limits a definitive surface call; the seller's 'high grade' claim seems optimistic given the corner wear visible.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for NM-MT range but not perfect. Corners appear to show very light wear on at least the lower-left corner visible through the holder; upper corners look reasonably sharp but the holder glare partially obscures fine corner detail. Surface appears to have good gloss retention with no obvious creases or major print defects visible; some minor print grain consistent with vintage Topps is present. The holder makes precise corner and edge assessment difficult, preventing a confident call above 7; the seller's 'NrMnt+' claim is plausible but the lower-left corner softness and centering uncertainty keep the floor at 5.