1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #15 Batman in Action
Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 6 | $4.00 – $19.99 | — | 3.8 |
| TAG ? | 0 | — | — | — |
| PSA 2 | 1 | $30.00 | — | — |
| PSA 4 | 1 | $60.00 | — | — |
| PSA 5 | 2 | $34.64 – $100.00 | — | 5.0 |
| BGS 5.5 | 1 | $67.00 | — | — |
| PSA 6 | 1 | $79.00 | — | — |
| CGC 7 | 1 | $69.99 | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 2 | $149.00 | — | — |
| PSA 8 (OC) | 1 | $86.99 | — | — |
| PSA 9 (OC) | 1 | $225.50 | — | — |
Index grading notes
PSA label reads EX 5(MC) - the MC qualifier confirms a miscut, which PSA has acknowledged but still graded at 5 in this instance (PSA does not always hard-cap miscuts at 2-3 and sometimes issues qualified grades). Centering inspection: the left border appears noticeably narrower than the right, and the top border appears tighter than the bottom, consistent with a miscut rather than standard off-center; ratios estimated approximately 70/30 left-right and 75/25 top-bottom. Surface artwork and color appear vivid with good gloss retention consistent with EX presentation. Since this is an already-confirmed PSA EX 5(MC) slab, the grade is established - the collector should note that the miscut qualifier (MC) typically suppresses raw value versus a clean EX 5, but miscut error cards carry their own niche collector premium in the 1966 Batman set.
Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) - centering is acceptable for a mid-to-upper grade. Corners appear reasonably sharp with only very slight wear visible on the lower-left and lower-right corners; upper corners look solid from this distance but cannot confirm razor-sharp without closeups. Edges appear clean with no obvious nicks; the rough-cut texture on the right edge is consistent with normal 1966 Topps Batman production and is not penalized. Surface shows no visible creases; gloss appears present with some minor print grain typical of the set, and the white border shows mild toning consistent with the vintage. Back is unseen, and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened to account for hidden wear.
Centering: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~70/30 left-right), top and bottom borders look relatively even (~55/45 top-bottom), so left-right centering is a concern but not extreme. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding consistent with VG to VG-EX range; no sharp points remain. Surface: the image reveals some gloss loss and mild toning on the white border areas; no obvious creases are visible in the front scan but the seller's title references 'VG' grade which aligns with what is seen. Edges: appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible, consistent with normal vintage handling wear; given visible corner rounding and moderate centering shift, this card grades conservatively in the VG (3) to VG-EX (4) range, with VG being the safer call pending inspection of the back.
Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 left-to-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40), placing horizontal centering in borderline VG-EX/VG territory. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with VG-range wear. Surface appears to have moderate gloss loss across the face with some light soiling or toning visible, particularly in the yellow background areas. No obvious hard creases are visible in this scan, but the seller's title does not self-disclose a crease; combined with the rounded corners and gloss loss the card sits comfortably at VG (3), with a slim upside to VG-EX (4) if the corners are slightly less rounded than they appear and the back is clean — a back scan would be needed to confirm.