1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #17 Spikes of Death — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is reasonably good and not a significant grade detractor. Corners appear to show light wear on at least the visible lower-left corner with slight softening, upper-right corner also looks slightly soft but not heavily rounded - consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears mostly intact with no obvious creases visible, though the single front-only photo limits assessment of the back and edges. White borders show some normal toning typical of this vintage set; no print snow or major print defects visible. Without corner close-ups or back inspection, a range of 5-7 is appropriate, with 6 (EX-MT) as the most likely grade given the light corner wear and generally clean surface presentation.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R skew favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B), so centering is off but not severely OC. Corners: upper-right corner shows the clearest view and appears to have mild rounding/wear; upper-left is obscured by glare; lower corners show some softening consistent with a mid-grade card. Surface and gloss appear reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in the image, color is bright and print is clean with minor expected print snow. Edges look slightly rough but this is normal for the 1966 Topps Batman series. The sleeve glare obscures fine corner detail on the left side, widening the range; back is not visible. Overall impression is a solid mid-grade EX card.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio ~65/35, T/B ~55/45, suggesting off-center but not severely miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least the bottom-left and top-left corners visible in frame; the upper-right corner appears softer as well, consistent with general wear throughout. Surface shows significant toning/aging across the card stock with noticeable browning/yellowing on the top and left edges, which is typical of 59-year-old cards but still grade-impacting at this severity. Gloss appears largely absent, and there is possible light surface wear or handling marks on the image area; no obvious hard crease is visible from this angle, but the card's overall wear profile (rounded corners, edge toning, off-centering, gloss loss) places this firmly in the VG to VG-EX range, likely PSA 3, with PSA 2 possible if a hidden crease exists on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) - centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG card. Edges show wear and some roughness, though rough cuts are normal for this set. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the face, and there appears to be light surface wear and possible handling marks; no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo but the overall card softness and corner rounding suggest significant age wear. The card presents solidly in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible if corners are better than they appear and no back creases exist, and GOOD (2) as the floor if there are hidden surface creases.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — off-center but not miscut. The card shows significant wear consistent with a Poor to Good grade: the bottom-left corner shows clear paper loss/fraying and the bottom edge has visible creasing and wear. The top-left corner also shows heavy rounding and surface damage. There is gloss loss across much of the surface and what appears to be a diagonal crease visible in the upper portion of the card. The seller's self-disclosure of 'Poor' aligns well with what is visible — multiple corner issues, creasing, and edge wear place this firmly in the PR-FR to Good range.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (estimated 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-to-bottom), placing left-right centering in the 7 NM or below range. Corners appear reasonably sharp with only mild wear visible on the visible corners — no obvious rounding, suggesting mid-grade territory. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases, though the scan resolution limits confident assessment of fine scratches or print defects; some minor print texture/snow typical of the series is present. Edges appear clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this vintage Topps issue; back condition is unknown, which widens the range downward.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is acceptable for EX range. Corners show light rounding consistent with handling, particularly visible on the lower-left corner; no sharp points remain but no severe rounding either. Surface appears reasonably clean with original gloss present though somewhat muted - consistent with age-appropriate wear for a ~58-year-old card. No creases are visible from this image, edges appear intact with normal vintage rough-cut texture expected for 1966 Topps. The seller's 'EX' self-description aligns with the visual evidence; the range of 4-6 reflects uncertainty about back condition and corner sharpness not fully resolvable from this single front photo.

Centering: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, estimated L/R ratio roughly 65/35 and T/B roughly 55/45 - off-center left but not severely miscut. Top-left corner shows visible rounding/wear; top-right corner appears slightly soft as well; bottom corners are harder to assess precisely but appear marginally better. Surface shows some gloss loss consistent with handling, no obvious creases are visible in this photo though the image resolution makes definitive crease exclusion difficult. White border toning appears age-appropriate for a 1966 issue. The combination of off-center left lean, corner wear on at least two corners, and moderate gloss loss points to EX (5) as the most likely grade, with VG-EX (4) possible if corners prove more rounded on closer inspection and EX-MT (6) possible if the surface is cleaner than it appears.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60-65% right-heavy), top border appears slightly wider than bottom - L/R roughly 60/40 favoring right, T/B roughly 55/45; centering is noticeably off but not extreme. Corners: all four corners show some rounding visible at this resolution, with the lower-left and lower-right appearing slightly more worn than the upper corners - consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface: gloss appears moderate with some dulling evident, no obvious creases are visible from this single front-only photo, though the seller's 'READ' caveat in the title suggests an undisclosed flaw that may be on the reverse or a surface issue not caught in this lighting. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chipping; vintage rough-cut texture normal for this issue and not penalized. Without a back photo and corner macro shots, the range is widened; if a crease is present on the back as the seller hint implies, grade could drop to 3-4.

Centering: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - acceptable for vintage but not tight. Corners: the lower-left and lower-right corners show visible light rounding consistent with EX range; upper corners appear somewhat crisper but not sharp enough for NM territory. Surface and gloss: image shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible in this front-only photo, consistent with seller's EX claim; some minor print texture typical of the series is present but not penalizing. Back is not visible so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out, which widens the range downward to VG-EX (4); the visible front condition and seller's EX self-assessment support a PSA 5 point estimate, with upside capped at EX-MT (6) pending corner and back inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L/R favoring right), top and bottom borders appear somewhat more balanced at roughly 60/40 T/B — centering is off but not catastrophically miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners observable in the scan, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows what appears to be a diagonal crease or stress line in the lower-right quadrant area, plus general gloss loss across the face; the card body also shows a soft horizontal crease near the mid-section. Edges appear slightly rough but that is typical for 1966 Topps Batman vintage cuts. The combination of corner rounding, apparent crease(s), and gloss loss points to a PSA 3 (VG) as the most likely outcome, with a range of 2–4 depending on crease severity confirmed under closer inspection.