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

This card in every grade
| Holder | Listed | Cheapest | Dearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 21 | $3.50 | $29.00 |
| TAG ? | — | — | — |
| PSA ? | — | — | — |
| CGC ? | — | — | — |
| PSA 7 | — | — | — |
| KSA 7 | — | — | — |
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Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-right favoring right), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners appear rounded at all four tips with the most visible wear at the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some general gloss loss and toning typical of 57-year-old Topps stock; no obvious creases are visible but the photo resolution and watermark prevent confident assessment of surface scratches or hidden creases. Edges look acceptable for the vintage with no dramatic chipping evident, but the full detail needed to push above EX (5) cannot be confirmed from this single softened photo — a grade of 4 (VG-EX) is the most defensible single estimate pending back inspection and corner closeups.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T-B), so the card skews right-heavy and is off-center but not severely miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four, consistent with a VG to VG-EX card; no sharp points are discernible from this image. Surface gloss appears reduced but not absent, with no obvious creases visible in this scan — the seller's VG+ claim aligns with the visual evidence. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips, though the vintage rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps is present; back is not visible to check for stains or additional wear.

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 narrower than right (~60/40 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX range. Corners appear lightly rounded with no obvious hard creases visible, but the COMC watermark obscures the center surface and much of the card body, making surface assessment unreliable. Borders show some toning consistent with a 55-year-old card; edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious fraying visible at this resolution. The COMC watermark prevents confident assessment of print defects, surface wear, or subtle creasing — range is widened accordingly and confidence is low.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering looks reasonable in the 65/35 range but the watermark obscures full assessment. The large dealer watermark across the face of the card prevents reliable evaluation of surface gloss, print defects, and any scratches or staining in the central image area. Corners appear to show some rounding or softening, consistent with a 4-5 grade range, though no obvious major creases are visible from this photo. Edges appear reasonably clean with no dramatic chipping noted, typical for this vintage Topps issue. The wide range reflects the watermark obstruction — a clean scan or in-hand inspection is strongly recommended before purchase.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 left-to-right), top and bottom borders look roughly even (~55/45), so left-right tilt is the primary centering concern. Corners cannot be assessed precisely due to image resolution and the COMC watermark obscuring the center, but the lower corners appear to show some rounding consistent with light-to-moderate handling wear — upper corners are harder to read. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible from this scan, but the image compression and watermark prevent confident surface assessment. Edges look reasonably clean for a vintage 1966 Topps card; rough cut texture is normal for the issue and is not penalized. The combination of off-centering and apparent corner softness puts this in the EX to VG-EX range; a back scan and corner close-ups would be needed to tighten the estimate meaningfully.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear roughly even (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The seller code '07vd' suggests Very Good condition to the seller. Corners appear soft and show rounding at multiple tips, most visibly at upper right and lower left, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows scattered white print spots (snow) which is normal for vintage 1966 Topps but there also appears to be some light soiling or toning on the border. Gloss appears partially intact but reduced. Without a back view or corner macro, a precise call is difficult; the rounded corners and surface wear push this toward PSA 3-4, with 4 being the optimistic ceiling if the back is clean and no creases are present.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border appears tighter than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. The CoMC watermark obscures the center of the card surface, making surface assessment unreliable. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding at all four tips, most visible at bottom-left and top-right, suggesting EX to VG-EX range. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious chips or tears visible, consistent with typical rough cuts for this 1966 issue. Gloss and print quality are hard to assess behind the watermark, but no obvious creases or staining are apparent; range widened to 4–6 due to corner ambiguity and surface obstruction.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border appears moderately wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — both axes show off-center shift that would cap grades in the higher tiers. The large watermark obscures the center of the card surface making surface evaluation unreliable. Corners appear to show some rounding, consistent with VG-EX to EX range, but no corner can be assessed with confidence under the watermark. White borders show what appears to be light toning/aging typical of vintage 1966 Topps stock, and gloss appears reduced but not severely so. The photo is too obstructed for confident surface or edge assessment; the range is deliberately widened to reflect uncertainty introduced by the watermark obstruction.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border notably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. The primary concern is significant surface wear: the image shows multiple areas of scuffing, color loss/whitening across the face (particularly visible in the upper-left and lower portions of the image area), which strongly suggests paper/surface disturbance consistent with VG to VG-EX range at best. Corners appear rounded with visible wear at all four tips, consistent with a PSA 3 VG grade. Edges show rough-cut texture normal for the 1966 Topps Batman issue, so no penalty there. The ComC watermark partially obscures the center, limiting full surface assessment; actual condition could vary one grade in either direction.

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 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 roughly 10-12% wider than right, top border slightly larger than bottom — approximately 55/45 left-to-right and 57/43 top-to-bottom, which is acceptable for a mid-grade vintage card. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips, most apparent at the lower-left and upper-right, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, consistent with normal 1966 Topps rough-cut characteristics. Surface gloss appears partially present with some dulling evident across the image area; no creases are clearly visible from this scan, though the photo resolution limits a definitive crease-free assessment — back condition is unknown and could adjust the grade either direction.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a mid-grade vintage card but not tight enough for NM-MT or above. Corners: all four corners appear to have light rounding/wear visible at this resolution; no sharp razor points, suggesting wear consistent with EX-MT to EX range. Surface: gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible, though the photo is a single front shot and subtle surface wear or back condition cannot be confirmed. Edges appear clean with no significant chipping or roughness beyond normal vintage cut texture for this issue; the card presents cleanly overall but corner condition caps the ceiling at a 7 without closer inspection.






