1966 Topps Batman Bat Laffs #5 Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right border (~70/30 L/R), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B), so left-right centering is a meaningful concern. Corners are difficult to assess precisely due to scan softness but the top-left and bottom-left corners appear to show some rounding, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably intact without obvious tears or heavy chipping, and rough cut texture is normal for this set. Surface gloss is hard to judge from this scan but the image shows some aging/toning typical of the era; no obvious creases are visible but the photo resolution does not allow confident crease exclusion. Range is widened due to inability to assess back, confirm corner sharpness closely, or rule out hidden surface defects.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a mid-grade. The CoMC watermark obscures a large portion of the card surface, making surface condition (print snow, gloss level, scratches) impossible to assess reliably. Corners appear to show light rounding at all four tips suggesting moderate wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range, but corner detail is soft in this scan. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious major nicks visible, consistent with the normal rough-cut tolerance of the 1966 Topps Batman issue. The watermark obstruction widens the range significantly; a collector should seek a cleaner image or in-hand inspection before bidding aggressively.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is plausible in the EX-NM range but the CoMC watermark blocks precise measurement. Corners cannot be assessed cleanly due to the watermark obstruction; at card edges they appear to have some rounding consistent with light wear but no severe damage is evident. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases or heavy staining visible in the unobstructed areas. The CoMC watermark severely limits the ability to assess surface condition, corner sharpness, and centering with confidence, necessitating a wide grade range; a collector should seek a cleaner seller photo before bidding on a grade-sensitive copy.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), which is acceptable for the grade range but not mint-level. The COMC watermark obscures the surface center, limiting surface assessment. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding — no sharp razor points visible, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, which is typical for the rough-cut 1966 Topps Batman issue. Gloss appears partially present but some dulling is evident; no creases are visible from this angle, though the watermark limits confidence. Overall the card presents as a solid EX (5) candidate with the range widened to account for hidden corner and surface detail.