1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #3 The Bat Signal — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - left-right centering is a meaningful concern. Surface shows significant gloss loss and general dullness consistent with handling wear. Corners visible in the image appear rounded, particularly the upper-left and lower-left corners, suggesting moderate-to-heavy wear. No obvious hard crease is confirmed from this single photo, but the overall dullness and corner rounding point to a VG (3) range card; if a hidden crease is present on the back or surface, it could push toward a 2. The rough edge texture is period-normal for 1966 Topps Black Bat and is not penalized.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), so centering is passable but not tight. Surface shows significant overall wear with visible gloss loss across much of the face and a mottled, dull appearance consistent with handling wear. Corners appear rounded on at least two corners (lower-left most evident), suggesting VG territory. No obvious hard crease is visible from this image but tonal degradation and surface scuffing are present throughout, and the card's overall presentation reads mid-grade. The rough-cut edges are normal for this issue and not penalized; the main grade killers here are the rounded corners and notable surface/gloss loss placing this firmly in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) as an optimistic ceiling if corners are sharper than they appear at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55-60% top) — roughly 65/35 L/R and 55/45 T/B, which alone would not be catastrophic but combined with surface issues is concerning. The card shows visible creasing — a diagonal crease runs across the lower-left quadrant and is clearly discernible through the sleeve, consistent with the seller's 'Used' disclosure. Corners show moderate-to-significant rounding on at least two visible corners (upper-left and lower-left appear softened), consistent with VG-range wear. Gloss appears largely absent with evident surface wear and possible toning on the white border areas; the overall surface texture looks dull rather than glossy. The penny sleeve obscures fine corner and edge detail, warranting a widened range; back condition is unknown but with this level of front wear a VG (3) point estimate is most likely, with VG-EX (4) possible if the crease is shallower than it appears and Good (2) possible if additional creases or staining are present on the back.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border appears wider than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so, no miscut evident. Corners show visible rounding/softness, particularly on the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with a 5 EX to 4 VG-EX range. Surface appears to retain reasonable gloss with no obvious creases visible in the photo, though a back-side crease cannot be ruled out. Edges show typical rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Black Bat and are not penalized; some light print snow is visible in the dark background areas which is period-normal. The single-image front-only view limits assessment of the back and prevents ruling out hidden creases or staining, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B), so horizontal centering is a meaningful concern. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible from this angle (lower-left and lower-right appear soft/rounded), consistent with VG-range wear. Surface shows general gloss loss and the image has a worn, aged appearance across the artwork. Multiple surface marks or light creases appear possible in the upper-left quadrant and along the left edge, though the plastic case and image resolution prevent definitive confirmation of creases vs. print artifacts — if a crease is present (which the condition suggests is likely), this lands firmly at PSA 3 VG; if it's surface wear only with no true crease, a PSA 4 VG-EX becomes the ceiling.

Centering estimate: left border ~35%, right border ~65% left-to-right (notably right-heavy); top border ~30%, bottom border ~70% top-to-bottom — centering is off but not miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on all four corners, most pronounced at lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG grade. Surface shows some gloss loss and the overall image has a slightly worn, muted appearance typical of handled vintage cards; no obvious hard creases are visible in this photo, though the seller's title does not specifically flag a crease. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chips or tears visible. The combination of rounded corners, off-centering, and gloss loss points to a PSA 3 VG as the most likely grade, with a 4 VG-EX possible if corner wear is slightly less severe than it appears at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at bottom-left and top-left, consistent with a VG card. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some light wear; no obvious hard creases are visible in this scan, though the seller's title does not self-disclose a crease. Edges appear reasonably intact with no major chips or tears. The card photo is front-only with no back view, so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out - range is widened accordingly to account for that uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55-60% left / 40-45% right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 top/bottom) - centering is reasonable, no OC concern. Corners show visible light rounding on at least two corners visible (lower-left and upper-right appear softened), consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with typical vintage rough-cut texture normal for this issue. Surface shows acceptable gloss with no obvious creases visible, though the COMC watermark partially obscures the lower-center surface; no staining or major print defects noted. Back is not visible, and corner detail is limited at this resolution, so the range is widened slightly to account for hidden wear.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably 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 for this issue. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-right appear softened), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be minor toning/soiling on the white border areas typical of aged 1966 Topps Batman stock. No obvious crease is visible in this photo, though the image resolution is insufficient to rule out a light surface crease with confidence; the seller title contains no crease disclosure. Edges appear slightly rough but consistent with normal vintage cutting for this set. Range widened due to inability to assess back, confirm absence of creases under better light, and fully evaluate corner wear at high resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60-65% right-heavy), top border slightly narrower than bottom, roughly 65/35 left-right — a meaningful centering defect but not OC territory. All four corners show visible rounding, with the lower-left and upper-left appearing the most worn; no corner is sharp. Surface shows moderate gloss loss consistent with handling, and there is some general soiling/toning across the image area typical of the era. No obvious hard creases are visible from this photo, but the image angle and resolution prevent confident assessment of the back and full surface condition — range is widened accordingly. A collector should expect a VG-EX to EX range pending back inspection.