1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #26 Queen of Crime — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-right favoring right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 60/40 — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners: the photo resolution and sleeve glare prevent precise corner assessment, but upper-left and lower-left corners appear to show some rounding or soft wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range; right-side corners look marginally better. Surface: gloss appears moderate with no obvious creases visible, though the sleeve reflection obscures fine surface detail. Edges show the characteristically rough cut typical of 1966 Topps Batman and should not be penalized; no staining or writing observed. Range widened due to sleeve obstruction preventing definitive corner and surface read — a clean corner exam could push this to 6, or reveal rounding that drops it to 4.

Seller explicitly discloses a crease and corner wear in the listing note, and these are taken as truthful disclosures. Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears modestly wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable and not grade-limiting on its own. Corner wear is visible even at this resolution, with at least two corners showing rounding consistent with VG to VG-EX range. The disclosed crease is the critical factor; a visible crease on a 1966 Topps Batman card places the card firmly in the VG (3) to GOOD (2) range depending on crease severity and depth, which cannot be fully assessed from this single front photo. Surface gloss appears partially present but diminished, consistent with handling wear. The COMC watermark does not obscure grading-relevant details significantly but adds minor visual noise.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right, roughly 55/45 L/R; top border appears slightly wider than bottom, approximately 55/45 T/B — centering is acceptable for NM range. Corners appear reasonably sharp with minimal rounding visible; no obvious soft or blunted corners from this view, though the lower-left corner is partially obscured by the black panther artwork making a precise read difficult. Surface gloss appears intact with good color saturation and no obvious creases, staining, or print defects beyond typical vintage print characteristics. Edges look clean with no evident fraying; as expected for the Black Bat series, the cut texture is slightly rough which is normal for this issue and not penalized. Back condition, fine corner tips, and any hidden surface wear cannot be assessed from this single front image, which is the primary source of uncertainty widening the range.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 70/30 favoring left, top/bottom roughly 60/40 — moderate miscentering but within VG-EX range for this set. The seller self-discloses a crease, which the photo partially corroborates — there is a suggestion of a diagonal surface disturbance in the lower-left quadrant, consistent with a light crease; if confirmed, this is the primary grade-killer pushing the card toward PSA 3 VG territory. Corner wear is visible at the lower-left and upper-right corners showing rounding, consistent with VG to VG-EX range. Gloss appears partially intact but glare from the sleeve limits surface read; the sleeve/angle prevents a definitive corner and crease assessment — the disclosed crease is the decisive factor here and I am taking it at face value, landing the card most likely at PSA 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears marginally wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for EX range. White borders show mild toning consistent with age but no obvious staining. Corner wear is the limiting factor: all four corners show at least light rounding visible at this resolution, with the lower-left appearing slightly more worn than the others, suggesting EX rather than EX-MT. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases visible, which rules out VG-EX or below as a floor. The back is not visible and a crease could be hiding there; range is widened accordingly. Seller's 'EX' self-description aligns with the photographic evidence.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60-65% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ~60/40 and T/B ~55/45, so off-center but not severely so. Corners: upper-left and lower-left corners show visible rounding/wear; upper-right appears slightly better but still soft; lower-right is partially obscured by the bat-logo title box. Surface: gloss appears moderate with some light scuffing or wear visible across the image area; no obvious hard creases detected but the photo angle and sleeve glare make a definitive crease ruling difficult. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible from this distance, consistent with normal vintage handling; back is unseen so staining or creases there cannot be ruled out.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-right appear most worn), consistent with VG-EX range. There is a visible diagonal crease or stress line running across the upper-left quadrant of the card face, which is a significant surface defect that could push this toward VG (3) territory; if the crease is shallow/surface only it may hold at VG-EX (4). Gloss appears partially intact with some loss evident, edges look reasonably clean with no obvious tears. The back is not visible, limiting confidence — if the crease is deeper than it appears or there are additional reverse flaws, grade could drop to 3.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — reasonably well centered, no severe tilt. Corners appear to show light wear at two or three tips with very slight rounding visible, consistent with EX to EX-MT range; no corners look sharply crisp enough for NM territory. Surface shows good color saturation and apparent gloss retention with no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond normal vintage print characteristics. Edges look clean from this angle with no visible nicks; however, without a back image or tight corner closeups, a point estimate of 6 (EX-MT) feels most honest, with a range spanning EX (5) if corners are softer than they appear to NM (7) if gloss and corners hold up under closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 to 65/35 favoring left, top/bottom appears roughly 55/45 — acceptable for NM range but not mint-perfect. Corners appear reasonably sharp with no obvious rounding visible at this resolution; the seller's 'sharp corners' claim is plausible but corner tips cannot be fully confirmed without macro shots. Surface presents with good color saturation and apparent gloss retention; no creases or staining are visible. Edges show the characteristically rough cut normal for 1966 Topps Black Bat issues, which should not be penalized; a back photo and corner close-ups would be needed to confirm the upper end of this range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is quite respectable and not a grade-limiting factor. Corners: upper-left and upper-right corners appear reasonably sharp with only minor softening visible; lower corners are harder to assess due to the card angle and artwork darkness, but no obvious blunting or rounding is evident. Edges appear clean with no visible nicks or tears, consistent with normal vintage rough-cut texture for this set. Surface gloss appears intact with good color saturation and no visible creases, staining, or print defects beyond what is normal print snow for the series; however, a single flat photo cannot fully reveal surface wear, scratches, or back condition, so the range is widened accordingly.