1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #16 The Penguin's Trap

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for an EX-MT range card. Corners appear reasonably sharp in this photo; no obvious rounding visible on the two visible corners (upper-right and lower-right), but the lower-left corner behind the bat badge cannot be fully assessed. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases or staining; the yellow background would readily show any surface defects and appears clean. White borders appear intact with no significant toning visible, though the rough cut on the right edge is consistent with normal 1966 Topps production and is not penalized. Back condition, hidden corners, and edge wear cannot be assessed from this single front image, which warrants widening the range; a full corner closeup could push this toward a 7 if corners prove sharp.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not extreme, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Corners: upper-left and lower-right show the most visible wear with slight blunting; upper-right appears sharper; overall corners read as light-to-moderate wear, consistent with EX-MT (6) territory. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though the seller's title notation 'hg6' suggests a self-assessed EX-MT which aligns with my read. Edges appear slightly rough but that is normal for 1966 Topps rough-cut stock and should not be penalized; back is not visible so staining or creases on reverse cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward slightly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), so centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners appear to have light wear — the upper-left and lower-right corners show slight rounding visible at this resolution, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious chipping or roughness beyond normal vintage rough-cut character. Surface gloss appears largely intact with no obvious creases, staining, or print defects visible, though print snow (white speckling) is difficult to rule out at this resolution. Back condition is unknown and could adjust the grade downward; the 65/35 top/bottom centering is the primary cap on the upper estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~55% right bias), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio 60/40, T/B ratio 55/45, acceptable for a PSA 6-7 grade. Corners appear to have light wear — upper left and lower right show the most softening visible through the sleeve, consistent with EX-MT range; no sharp points are evident but no severe rounding either. Surface shows good color saturation with no visible creases, staining, or paper loss; gloss appears reasonably intact though the sleeve makes a definitive call difficult. Edges look clean with no obvious nicks; rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. The seller's EX-NM claim is plausible but corners prevent a confident 7 — PSA 6 EX-MT is the most defensible single estimate pending back inspection and corner closeups.