1966 Topps Batman Bat Laffs #44 The Penguin, the Joker and the Riddler — Raw

This card in every grade
| Holder | Listed | Cheapest | Dearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 23 | $2.75 | $29.00 |
| TAG ? | — | — | — |
| PSA ? | — | — | — |
| CGC ? | — | — | — |
| PSA 5 | 1 | $50.00 | — |
| PSA 7 | — | — | — |
| KSA 7 | — | — | — |
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Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60/40 L-R), top and bottom borders appear moderately uneven (~55/45 T-B), so centering is poor but not severely miscut. Corners appear rounded on all four, consistent with heavy handling wear. Surface shows visible scuffing and what appears to be surface soiling or staining particularly in the lower-center area of the image — consistent with the seller's 'Fair-Good' self-description. Gloss appears largely absent. The card does not appear to have a hard crease visible from this angle, but given the surface condition and corner rounding, this card grades in the Good-to-FR range; PSA 2 (Good) is most likely, with PR (1) possible if staining or hidden creases are worse than the photo reveals.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners are difficult to assess precisely at this resolution and with the watermark present, but they appear to show some rounding, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface gloss appears somewhat reduced with possible light wear, and there is mild toning on the white borders typical of this 1966 issue. The ComC watermark obscures the center of the card, preventing confident assessment of surface creases or print defects; no obvious heavy creases or staining are visible, but subtle surface issues cannot be ruled out, keeping the ceiling at 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — not ideal but within EX-MT range on its own. The watermark obscures the center surface making surface assessment unreliable. Corners appear to show some rounding or wear, particularly at bottom-left and bottom-right, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious tears or major notching visible, which is expected for the rough-cut 1966 Topps issue. Gloss appears present but diminished, and without a clear unobstructed view of the full surface and corners, the range is widened; a hidden crease or heavier corner wear could push this to a 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — acceptable for vintage but not tight. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on at least two visible corners (lower left and lower right appear softened), consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution; rough cut texture is normal for the 1966 Topps issue and is not penalized. Surface shows decent gloss retention with no creases visible from this angle, though the photo does not allow definitive assessment of the back or edge condition under magnification. The overall presentation reads as a solid EX (5) example, with the range extending to VG-EX (4) if corners are more rounded than they appear, or EX-MT (6) if gloss is better preserved than visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 left-heavy), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45), so L/R is the primary concern but within EX-MT range. Corners appear to have light rounding visible at least on the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX wear; no razor sharpness evident but no severe rounding either. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible in this scan, though the image resolution and angle limit confident assessment of fine surface wear or hidden creases. Edges appear intact without significant fraying; some toning on the white border is expected for vintage 1966 Topps stock and is not penalized heavily — overall condition profile suggests EX (5) as the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are cleaner than they appear and VG-EX (4) possible if hidden surface wear or a light crease is present on the reverse or in areas obscured by scan angle.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-right), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top-bottom), so horizontal off-centering is the primary concern. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the sleeve but appear to show moderate rounding at multiple corners, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some visible spotting or print snow on the pink/red jacket area of the Joker, and there may be minor soil or handling marks, though the sleeve glare prevents a clean read. The seller code '07vd' could be shorthand for 'very decent' or a condition descriptor, but no disclosed crease is visible from this angle; back and corners are unconfirmable from this single front-only photo, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — not ideal but not severely off-center. The COMC watermark obscures the center surface, making surface defect assessment difficult. Corners appear to show some rounding/softening, consistent with moderate wear — likely VG-EX to EX range. White borders show some toning/aging typical of this 1966 issue. Edges appear reasonably intact with no obvious major chips visible, though the rough-cut nature normal to this set makes edge assessment tricky. Without a clean unobstructed photo showing corner closeups and the full surface, a wide range of 3–6 is warranted; 4 (VG-EX) is the most likely single grade given visible corner softening and uncertainty introduced by the watermark.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders look relatively even (~55/45 T/B) – centering is off but not severely so. The large COMC watermark obscures much of the card surface, making surface condition, gloss level, and print defects difficult to assess. Corners appear to show some rounding and wear, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range, but no corner can be examined cleanly under the watermark obstruction. Edges appear intact without obvious major damage from what is visible. The wide centering range (3–6) reflects genuine uncertainty imposed by the watermark obstruction; a proper grade estimate requires an unobstructed scan – a collector should request a cleaner image before bidding.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear roughly even (~55/45 T/B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. Surface shows visible wear and soiling/staining particularly in the lower left quadrant and along edges, consistent with a VG or lower grade. Corners appear rounded rather than sharp — at least two corners (lower-left, lower-right) show clear rounding visible even at this resolution, suggesting VG territory. Edge wear is present and some toning is visible on the white borders; the CoMC watermark obscures the center surface so any hidden creases or print defects cannot be fully assessed. Overall the card presents as a solid PSA 3 (VG) with some chance of a 4 if corner wear is less severe than it appears, or a 2 if hidden creases or staining are worse than visible here.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T-B — centering is off but not severe enough to suggest a miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range; the top-right and bottom-left corners appear the softest. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light toning or soiling on the white border areas, and there is a faint area of possible surface wear or print spotting near the lower center of the image — hard to confirm through the sleeve glare. Edges appear intact with no obvious tears or chips, normal for a 1966 Topps rough-cut issue. The sleeve glare and lack of corner macro shots prevent a tighter call; back condition is unknown.

Centering (front): left border appears narrower than right, estimating approximately 65/35 L-R; top and bottom borders look relatively balanced at roughly 55/45 T-B — centering is off but not dramatically so. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding visible at all four corners, most notably at the bottom-left and top-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with the characteristic rough cut typical of 1966 Topps Batman — no miscut or adjacent card printing detected. Surface gloss appears present but slightly reduced; no creases are visible from this photo, though the back image shows some surface texture that could indicate light wear. Card back is also shown and appears clean with no major staining; the slight softness of corners is the primary grade-limiting factor here.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders appear closer to 55/45 — the horizontal off-center is the primary centering concern. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all visible corners, particularly the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution; the rough-cut texture typical of 1966 Topps is expected and not penalized. Surface shows intact gloss with no visible creases, but some very light toning on the white border areas is present; back is not visible so any hidden crease or staining cannot be ruled out, warranting a cautious lower floor of 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R acceptable), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B), so centering is not a primary concern. Corners show visible rounding on all four corners, most notably the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with significant handling wear. Surface shows a visible diagonal crease or scratch running across the upper-right portion of the image, plus additional surface scuffing and soiling particularly in the lower portion of the card. Gloss appears heavily diminished across most of the card face. The combination of rounded corners, a visible crease/scratch, and notable surface wear collectively point to a VG (3) grade, with VG-EX (4) possible only if the diagonal mark proves to be a scan artifact rather than a true crease upon physical inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (roughly 65/35 T/B), suggesting moderate off-centering but within EX-range tolerance. Corners: all four corners show some degree of rounding or softening — none are sharp, but none appear severely blunted either, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, which is typical for the rough-cut 1966 Topps Batman stock. Surface shows some gloss loss and appears to have minor toning on the white borders consistent with age; no creases are visible from this front-only photo, though the back cannot be assessed. The COMCY watermark overlay partially obscures the center of the image, limiting full surface and corner assessment — range is widened accordingly.







