1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #17 Spikes of Death

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.

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 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 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.