1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #13 The Joker in Jail — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L-R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T-B — horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. Corners show visible rounding on at least the bottom-left corner visible in frame; the perspective angle obscures the upper corners somewhat but they appear softened rather than sharp. Surface gloss appears reduced with some wear consistent with handling; no obvious creases are visible in this image, though the camera angle and lighting could mask light surface creases. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chipping — rough cut texture is normal for this issue and is not penalized. Overall condition profile points to VG-EX (4), with EX (5) possible if corners and surface are cleaner than they appear under this angle, and VG (3) possible if hidden surface issues exist.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The lower-left corner shows visible rounding and what appears to be a small stress crease or compression mark at the bottom-left edge, which is a meaningful defect. The bottom edge also shows some fraying/roughness consistent with a rough cut, though rough cuts are normal for this issue and should not be over-penalized. Surface gloss appears present but reduced, with some toning visible in the white border areas. No obvious full-length creases are detectable from this scan, but the lower-left corner damage and border toning push this firmly into VG-EX territory at best; if the corner damage is more pronounced on closer inspection or a back-side crease is present, a VG (3) is possible.

Centering estimate: left border appears roughly equal to right border (~50/50 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver here. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle (upper-left Batman figure area and lower corners both show softening), consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows light overall wear with some gloss loss evident — the card appears to have moderate handling wear without an obvious hard crease, though the COMC watermark obscures the center surface making crease detection unreliable. Edges appear reasonably clean for a 1966 Topps card given rough cuts are normal for the issue; no major tears or paper loss evident. The COMC watermark limits confidence in surface assessment; collector should inspect for hidden creases before submitting.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than the right (~60/40 L/R), top and bottom borders look relatively balanced (~50/50 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding at all four tips, most apparent at the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with VG to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears reduced with some light wear across the face; no obvious hard creases are visible in this image, though the seller's VG-VGEX self-assessment aligns with what's seen. Edges appear reasonably clean with typical rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue. Back cannot be assessed, and a hidden crease or staining could push the grade lower; the point estimate of 3 (VG) reflects rounded corners and gloss loss, with 4 possible if surface and back are cleaner than the front suggests.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right border (roughly 70/30 left-to-right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40), so centering is off but not catastrophically so — the angle distortion makes precise measurement difficult. Corners: the two visible corners (bottom-left and bottom-right as oriented) show modest rounding consistent with an EX range card; top corners are partially obscured by perspective but do not appear sharply crisp. Surface: gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no obvious creases are apparent from this view, and print quality looks typical for the 1966 Topps run with no egregious print defects noted. Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this issue. Back is unseen; a crease or staining on the reverse could push this lower, and the angled photo prevents confident corner assessment — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering looks quite good, no OC concern. The four corners appear reasonably sharp with perhaps very light wear on one or two tips, consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no obvious rounding visible but the acrylic holder partially obscures corner assessment. Surface gloss appears intact with no creases, staining, or print defects evident from this angle; some typical 1966 Topps print texture is expected and not penalized. The protective display case limits full assessment of edges and corners, and the back is entirely unseen, so the range is widened accordingly — a hidden back crease or edge chip could push this toward a 5, while clean corners confirmed would support a 7.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX-MT range. Corners appear to have light rounding on at least the visible lower-left and upper-left corners, consistent with a grade of 5-6; no razor-sharp corners are evident but no severe rounding either. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases or staining visible; print quality looks clean with good color saturation typical of this series. Edges appear clean without significant chipping or roughness beyond normal vintage cut texture for this 1966 Topps issue; back is not visible so hidden flaws like creases or staining cannot be ruled out, widening the range slightly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 left-right favoring the right side), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 top-bottom) — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Corners: the lower-left corner of Robin's mask area and upper-left corner show what appears to be mild rounding or soft wear; the right-side corners behind the sleeve are harder to assess but do not appear sharp-mint. Surface: no obvious creases visible, gloss appears moderate with some loss consistent with handling; the white borders show light toning/aging typical of the 1966 Topps Batman series which should not be over-penalized. The soft sleeve limits precise corner and edge evaluation, warranting a widened range of 4–6 with a point estimate of 5 (EX).

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly narrower than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for NM-EX range. Corners: all four corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance with no obvious rounding; the upper-left corner is obscured slightly by sleeve glare but does not show obvious blunting. Edges appear clean with no visible chipping or rough tears beyond normal vintage cut texture for this issue. Surface appears to retain decent gloss with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible, though the plastic sleeve limits a definitive surface read — minor print snow cannot be ruled out given the vintage. Overall the card presents cleanly in the EX-MT to NM range; corner sharpness under magnification and any back-side issues could move this within the 5–7 window.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) — centering is moderate but not severe enough to cap grade alone. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on the visible corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range; no sharp points are evident but no major blunting either. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in this image, and print quality looks clean with good color saturation typical of the Black Bat series. The back cannot be assessed, and corner detail is not close-up enough to confirm whether this reaches EX (5) or settles at VG-EX (4); the seller's 'EX+' self-description is plausible but the visible corner wear makes a push above 6 unlikely.