1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #36 The Riddler — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approximately 60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — centering is passable for EX range. Corners: all four corners are difficult to assess precisely through the sleeve/loader glare, but the upper-left and lower-right corners appear to show slight rounding consistent with EX to VG-EX wear; no sharp razor corners visible. Surface: image shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases or staining visible from this angle, though the protective holder obscures fine surface detail. Edges appear intact with no visible tears or major chips, though the holder prevents confident edge assessment — range widened accordingly for a raw card estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders appear roughly even (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (upper left and lower right are most visible), consistent with a VG range card. Surface shows significant wear and soiling/toning across the face, with what appears to be notable gloss loss and possible light creasing or handling marks in the mid-card area; the card has a generally aged, played appearance. Edges appear rough but that is period-normal for 1966 Topps Batman cuts; no trimming or paper loss is evident, but the overall surface condition and corner rounding point firmly to the VG-to-VG-EX boundary, leaning VG given the visible surface wear.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly tighter than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. The seller self-discloses a crease, which is consistent with what appears to be a diagonal or horizontal surface disturbance visible across the mid-card area; this alone caps the grade at VG (3) or below. Corners show visible rounding consistent with VG to VG-EX range, with the lower corners appearing softer. Surface gloss appears partially present but with evident loss consistent with handling wear. Without a back image and a sharper corner closeup, the range is widened to 2–4; the crease is the primary grade-limiting defect, pointing to a PSA 3 VG as the most likely outcome.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60% of right border width), top border slightly narrower than bottom - roughly 65/35 L/R and 60/40 T/B, which alone would be borderline NM-MT territory, but surface and corner condition drag the grade significantly. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible (lower-left and upper-left appear soft/rounded), consistent with heavy handling. Surface shows significant toning/aging across the card face with what appears to be generalized gloss loss and possible light surface soiling or foxing - the background areas show mottled texture beyond normal print snow for this issue. No visible crease is definitively confirmed from this angle but cannot be ruled out given overall wear level; back condition unknown. This card presents as a solid VG (3) with range extending down to Good (2) if a crease is present on the reverse or up to VG-EX (4) if the corner rounding is less severe than it appears at this resolution.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border appears wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B), placing this in the 70/30 to 80/20 range — moderate left-heavy misalignment but not a miscut. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softening, particularly the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface: there is visible paper toning/aging across the white border areas and some gloss loss evident in the scan, though no obvious hard creases are detectable from this photo — surface wear appears general rather than localized. Edges appear intact with no major nicks visible; the rough-cut texture on the left edge is typical of this series and not penalized. Without a back scan and corner close-ups, the range is widened; the overall presentation suggests a PSA 4 VG-EX as the most likely outcome, with EX (5) possible if the surface and back are cleaner than they appear.

Centering estimate: left border approximately 6-7%, right border approximately 8-9%, top border approximately 10-12%, bottom border approximately 8-9% - left/right ratio roughly 55/45 to 60/40 which is acceptable; top/bottom appears slightly tight on top, perhaps 55/45. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the upper-left and lower-right, consistent with VG to VG-EX range; no corners are sharp enough for EX or better. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the illustrated area with some wear visible, and there is light toning/aging on the white borders typical for the set. No creases are clearly visible in this photo but the back is unseen and the seller's VG designation cannot be dismissed; edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious tears or chips. Given rounded corners and gloss loss this lands in the VG to VG-EX range; the absence of a visible crease keeps it from firmly landing at VG (3), but corner rounding prevents EX or better.

Centering estimate: left border ~15%, right border ~85% horizontally — severely off-center/miscut territory; top/bottom appears roughly 60/40. Beyond centering, the card exhibits extensive surface cracking and paper/stock fracturing visible across the entire face (crazing pattern consistent with heavy aging stress or moisture damage), significant corner rounding on all four corners, and multiple visible creases running diagonally across the card body. The lower-left corner shows what appears to be paper loss or a tear. Gloss is essentially gone. This card falls into the PR-FR to GOOD range (PSA 1–2); the combination of paper cracking, corner damage, creases, and possible paper loss most likely places it at PSA 1 (Poor/Fair). It retains collectible identity and interest as a Riddler card from the set but the physical condition is severely compromised.

Centering estimated: left border notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top border wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B), so centering is off but not catastrophic. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the lower-left and upper-right corners which appear significantly rounded - consistent with a VG range card. Surface shows scattered wear marks, scuffing, and what appears to be light soiling or handling marks particularly in the lower portion of the card; gloss appears heavily reduced. Edges show some roughness consistent with vintage Topps cuts but also genuine wear. No visible hard creases from the front, though the surface abrasion and corner rounding firmly place this in the VG (3) neighborhood; the possibility of a hidden crease on the back or more severe surface wear pushes the floor to 2.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 left-right skew favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-bottom) - centering is off but not severely miscut. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-left appear most worn), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some toning/aging across the card face which is typical for this set, and there is apparent gloss loss. No obvious heavy creases are visible from this photo, but the COMC watermark obscures the lower-left corner area. Edges appear consistent with normal rough cuts typical of this 1966 Topps issue. The watermark and image quality prevent confident assessment of the surface and back, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border appears slightly fuller than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — within acceptable range, no severe miscut or OC concern. Corners appear reasonably sharp with very light wear visible on at least two corners, suggesting minor rounding consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears largely intact with good color saturation and no visible creases from this angle. Edges show the typical rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and should not be penalized; minor print grain/snow is present but not distracting. Back condition is unknown and could shift the grade; range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border appears noticeably wider than bottom (approx 65/35 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so. Corners: upper-left and upper-right corners show slight rounding/wear visible even at this distance; lower corners are harder to assess due to perspective but appear similarly soft. Surface: gloss appears present but somewhat reduced, some light toning on the white border areas consistent with age; no obvious creases visible from this photo though the back is unseen. Edges appear reasonably clean with no dramatic chipping, consistent with vintage rough-cut norms for this set. The card presents solidly in the EX range, with corner wear preventing a higher grade; back condition and corner closeups would be needed to confirm whether this grades closer to VG-EX (4) or EX (5).

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favor right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B), so centering is acceptable for EX-VG-EX range but not tight. Corners show visible light-to-moderate rounding on at least two corners visible in the image (lower left and upper right appear softer), consistent with VG-EX territory. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no obvious creases detected from the front scan though the back is unavailable. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible; the seller's 'VGEX' self-assessment aligns with what the photo shows, landing this in the PSA 4-5 range with 4 being the more conservative honest estimate given the corner wear.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 and top/bottom roughly 60/40 — centering itself is not the primary issue. The seller's note discloses 'corner wear, surface wear, corner wear, edge wear' and this is visibly supported: all four corners show rounding/blunting consistent with VG to VG-EX range, with at least two corners (lower-left and upper-right) appearing more heavily rounded. Surface shows noticeable wear/scuffing across the illustration area and gloss loss is evident throughout. Edge wear is present on multiple sides. No obvious hard crease is visible from this photo angle, but surface disturbance is consistent with light creasing or heavy handling. A 1966 Topps rough-cut allowance has been applied — edge texture does not further penalize. Overall condition is consistent with PSA 3 (VG) as the most likely grade, with PSA 2 possible if a crease is confirmed on closer inspection or back, and PSA 4 possible if surface wear is more superficial than it appears.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corner examination reveals visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and lower-right appear most worn), consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be light soiling or toning particularly in the lower-left quadrant; a possible light handling crease may be present in the lower-left area though the CoMC watermark partially obscures that region. Edges appear reasonably intact with no obvious tears or chips, which is normal for this 1966 Topps issue. The combination of corner rounding, probable surface wear, and partial gloss loss points to a PSA 4 (VG-EX) as the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if the lower-left corner damage is lighter than it appears.