1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #12 Batman Strikes — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) — L/R roughly 58/42, T/B roughly 55/45, acceptable for a 6-7 range. Corners appear mostly sharp with only very minor wear visible on the lower-right corner; the other three corners look reasonably crisp but are not razor-sharp. Surface gloss appears present and largely intact with no obvious creases visible in this image. Edges look clean with no major chipping; the white borders show minor toning consistent with a 55+ year old card, which is normal for this set. Back is not visible, limiting confidence — a back crease or staining could drop this below a 5, while cleaner-than-expected corners on inspection could push toward a 7.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right border (approximately 60/40 left-right skew favoring right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at roughly 55/45 top-heavy — centering is acceptable for EX range. Corners: all four corners show some rounding/softening visible even through the holder, ruling out NM-MT or above; no corner appears sharply crisp, consistent with EX to VG-EX wear. Surface: there is visible toning/off-white coloring to the borders consistent with age, and some surface texture loss is apparent, but no obvious hard creases are detectable from this photo — gloss appears partially retained but not full. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious major nicks visible, though the top-loader limits edge inspection; the holder prevents definitive back inspection and corner close-up confirmation, widening the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) - overall centering looks reasonably close, roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, no severe miscut detected. Corners appear to have light wear with very slight rounding visible, particularly on the lower-left corner, consistent with a 6-7 range. Surface gloss appears largely intact with good color saturation and no obvious creases visible. Edges appear clean with typical rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue; no major staining or print defects noted, though the sleeve/holder introduces minor glare that prevents definitive corner and surface assessment.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - centering looks reasonably tight and not a significant grade detractor. Corners appear to have light wear consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no obvious sharp corners are visible at this resolution but no severe rounding either. Surface shows good color saturation with apparent gloss retention; no visible creases or staining. Edge texture appears consistent with normal vintage Topps rough cuts for this set. The primary uncertainty is corner sharpness and back condition which cannot be assessed from this single front photo, warranting a widened range of 5-7.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right border, approximating roughly 70/30 or worse left-to-right; top/bottom borders appear more balanced, perhaps 55/45 top-heavy — horizontal centering is the primary concern. Corners: the visible upper-right corner appears slightly soft/rounded; the lower corners are partially obscured by the COMC watermark but suggest light wear; no corner appears sharp enough to suggest NM-MT territory. Surface: gloss appears reasonably intact with no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond normal 1966 Topps print characteristics; image focus is clean. The left-to-right centering skew is the primary grade-limiting factor here, pulling the estimate away from EX-MT; absent a crease and with decent surface gloss, EX (5) is the most probable grade, though the hidden back and corner detail from this single photo warrants a range of 4–6.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) - moderately off-center but not miscut. Corner assessment shows visible rounding on all four corners, most pronounced at the top-left and bottom-left; these are not sharp. Surface shows significant gloss loss across much of the card face, consistent with handling wear; the CoMC watermark obscures the center, preventing full surface crease assessment, though the image texture in the upper-left quadrant suggests possible light surface disturbance or crease. Edges appear reasonably clean for a 1966 Topps vintage card with normal rough-cut texture. Overall condition profile points to VG (3) range, with the rounded corners and gloss loss being the primary grade detractors; a hidden crease under the watermark could push this to a 2.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders look closer to 55/45 T/B - centering is off but not miscut territory. Corner wear is the primary concern: all four corners show visible rounding, most evident at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG range card. Surface shows scattered print speckles/foxing spots visible across the card face, and there is noticeable gloss loss consistent with handling wear. No creases are clearly visible from this photo, though the surface texture and toning suggest a well-used card; the back cannot be assessed, and a hidden crease would push this toward a 2.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at lower corners, consistent with a VG card. Surface gloss appears diminished with some cloudiness/wear visible across the card face, and the artwork image shows mild print artifacts typical of the era. No creases are clearly identifiable from this photo, though the seller's VG designation aligns with the rounded corners and gloss loss observed; the back is not visible so hidden creases cannot be ruled out, which keeps the floor at 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55% top) - centering is reasonably acceptable, roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, no miscut detected. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, most visible on the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface shows expected vintage print texture and minor toning on white borders but no obvious creases visible from this angle; gloss appears partially present but dulled, suggesting handling wear. The back is not visible so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out; the range is widened accordingly to account for that uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 60-65% left / 35-40% right), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom) - centering is off but not severely miscut, no adjacent card printing visible. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding consistent with honest handling wear; no corners appear sharp but none are severely blunted either, placing this in the EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears moderately present with some loss visible, no creases are detectable in the image though the back is unseen and could hide issues. The seller's 'EX' self-assessment aligns reasonably with visible evidence; the left-heavy centering is the primary grade limiter here, and without corner or back examination a range of 4-6 is appropriate.

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 looks acceptable for EX range but glare obscures precise measurement. Corners cannot be assessed with confidence due to the screwdown holder blocking corner zones and the reflective glare; no obvious severe rounding is visible but close inspection is impossible. Surface gloss appears intact in visible areas with no obvious creases detectable, consistent with the seller's EX to EX-MT self-assessment. The heavy holder glare and artifact line running across the card center prevent confident surface and corner evaluation, so the range is widened — a grade of 4 (VG-EX) to 6 (EX-MT) is realistic pending a direct inspection out of the holder.