1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #36 The Riddler — Raw

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 65/35 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 60/40 favoring top — off-center but not severely so, consistent with EX-EX-MT range. Corners: at this resolution the upper-left and lower-left corners appear to show slight rounding/wear; upper-right and lower-right are harder to assess but do not look sharp enough for NM territory. Surface: gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases or staining visible; print quality looks typical for the set with no notable snow or heavy toning on the white border areas. Edges appear intact with no tears; the rough cut texture on the left edge is normal for this issue and has not been penalized. Back is not visible so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out, which is why the range is widened toward the lower end.

Centering: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right border, top border slightly wider than bottom — estimating approximately 60/40 left-right and 55/45 top-bottom, acceptable but not tight. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, most visible on the bottom-left and top-right; no sharp points remain, consistent with EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no visible tears or major chips, though the rough cut typical of this issue is present. Surface gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, no obvious creases are detectable from this photo, but the card shows the gentle wear patina of a well-handled vintage piece — a hidden surface crease on the reverse cannot be ruled out, which is why the floor sits at 4.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border notably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) — passable for the grade range but not tight. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, with the lower-left corner appearing the most stressed; no corner is sharp enough for EX-MT or above. Surface shows some gloss loss and light toning consistent with age, but no obvious hard creases are visible from this angle — the seller's 'Good Condition' claim is modestly optimistic. Back cannot be assessed from this photo, and any hidden crease or staining on the reverse could push the grade toward the lower end of this range; a PSA 4 VG-EX is the most likely landing spot given the corner rounding and overall wear pattern visible.

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear roughly 55/45 to 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom appears approximately 60/40 favoring top — acceptable for vintage but not tight. Corners: all four corners show some rounding/wear visible even through the sleeve; no corner appears crisp or sharp, consistent with light-to-moderate use. Surface: gloss appears partially intact with some dulling, no creases are visible from this angle though the sleeve limits a definitive read. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips or tears visible; the seller's 'EXC' self-grade aligns loosely with a PSA 5 EX estimate, though corner rounding could push this toward a 4 VG-EX depending on back condition and corner inspection under bright light.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (~60% of right border width), top border slightly narrower than bottom — roughly 60/40 L/R and 55/45 T/B, not terrible but noticeable. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range; no sharp points remain. Surface: significant overall gloss loss with visible toning/aging across the white border areas and card face; there appears to be light surface wear and possible minor creasing or handling lines in the lower left quadrant, though a definitive crease cannot be confirmed from this single image. Edges appear somewhat rough but this is typical of the 1966 Topps Batman black bat issue and not penalized heavily; the combination of rounded corners, gloss loss, and probable surface wear places this card solidly in the VG (3) range, with VG-EX (4) possible if the suspected crease is only a fold shadow, and GOOD (2) possible if the surface damage is more severe than it appears.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably narrower than right (~60/40 left-right favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophically so. All four corners show visible rounding and wear, consistent with a VG card; no corners approach sharpness. Surface exhibits significant toning/aging across the white border areas and card stock, with what appears to be a crease or heavy stress line visible in the lower-left quadrant of the card face — this is the primary grade-limiting defect. Gloss is largely gone, consistent with handled vintage stock. The lower-right corner shows creasing/crushing as well. No tears, writing, or paper loss visible, keeping this above a grade 1-2, but the combination of corner rounding, apparent crease, and surface wear comfortably lands this in the VG (3) range with VG-EX (4) as an optimistic ceiling if the crease is shallower than it appears.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top appears narrower than bottom (roughly 65/35 T/B) — centering is off but not the primary grade driver here. The card shows significant overall wear consistent with a GOOD-to-VG range: corners are visibly rounded on all four, with the upper-left and lower-left appearing most deteriorated. There is a visible diagonal crease running through the lower-left quadrant of the card, and the surface shows general gloss loss and soiling consistent with heavy handling. The seller's self-disclosed 'Fair' / grade 2 condition appears honest — this card presents as PSA 2 GOOD with possible downside to 1 if the back shows additional creasing, writing, or staining not visible here. No evidence of trimming or paper loss from this view, which keeps it off the floor.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — not catastrophic but contributes to wear impression. All four corners show significant rounding consistent with heavy handling; no sharp corners remain. The surface shows visible gloss loss across a large portion of the card face, and there appears to be at least one soft crease or fold line running diagonally through the lower-left quadrant, consistent with the seller's 'Fair' disclosure. Edges appear worn and slightly frayed. The artwork is fully intact with no paper loss or tears visible, keeping this off a PSA 1, but the cumulative corner rounding, crease, and gloss loss squarely place this in the PSA 2 (Good) range; a generous read on crease severity might allow PSA 3, while confirmation of a hard crease on the back would anchor it at PSA 2 or lower.

This card shows severe wear throughout. Centering appears roughly 60/40 left-to-right and 55/45 top-to-bottom, which alone would be acceptable, but centering is far from the primary concern here. All four corners are heavily rounded with significant paper loss visible. The surface shows extensive cracking and creasing across the entire card face — a heavy network of stress lines and breaks in the paper are clearly visible, particularly in the lower left and center regions. The bottom-left corner appears to have partial paper loss or a chip. Edges are ragged and worn. Gloss is essentially gone. This card would likely qualify for PSA 1 (Poor-Fair) due to the combination of heavy creasing, rounded corners with paper loss, and overall structural degradation; a grade of 2 is possible only if the creases are surface-only without paper break, but the photo strongly suggests full paper cracking.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~65/35 left-right favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 top-bottom) — centering is off but not catastrophically so for the horizontal axis. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at lower-left and upper-left, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and what appears to be light toning/aging on the cream border areas, with no obvious creases visible from this photo though one cannot be ruled out given the gloss loss pattern. Edges appear intact without major nicks; rough cut texture on the right edge is normal for this issue and has not been penalized. No writing, staining, or tears observed — back cannot be assessed from this image, which is the primary driver of range uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 top-bottom) — centering is off horizontally but not severely. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at bottom-left and top-left, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and toning across the white border areas, which is period-typical for this 57-year-old issue but still a grade factor. No creases are clearly visible from this single front photo, though the lower-right corner area near the bat logo shows some wear that could mask a light crease — back is unviewable. Overall condition profile points to VG-EX (4) as most likely, with EX (5) possible if corners are cleaner than they appear and no back-side defects exist, and VG (3) if a crease is present on reverse.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is acceptable and not a major grade driver here. Corners show visible rounding on all four, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range; no corner is sharp, and the lower corners appear softer than the upper pair. Surface gloss is reduced but not absent - there is moderate gloss loss across the face consistent with handling wear. No creases are clearly visible in this photo, though the seller self-discloses 'VG-EX condition *3' suggesting a crease may be present on the back or a subtle one not caught in this image; given that self-disclosure, a crease cannot be ruled out and tips the estimate toward VG (3) rather than VG-EX (4). Edges appear reasonably clean with the expected rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue. Back not visible, limiting confidence.

Centering: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 left-right favor), top and bottom borders appear moderately balanced at approximately 55/45 top-heavy — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding consistent with VG to VG-EX range; no sharp points remain. Surface: gloss appears partially intact but with noticeable dulling across the face; no obvious creases are visible from this angle though the seller self-discloses 'VGEX condition *3' suggesting the card grades to VG territory. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chipping; this is a painted/illustrated card so print defects are harder to assess, but no major print breaks or staining are apparent — the back cannot be evaluated from this image, limiting confidence.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right, top border slightly narrower than bottom — approximate L/R ~55/45, T/B ~55/45, centering is acceptable and not a primary grade driver here. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the top-left and bottom-left corners, consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface shows moderate gloss loss and some scattered foxing/toning spots on the left side of the card, with light soiling visible. There is a crease or stress line discernible near the upper-left area of the card face which, combined with the rounded corners and surface wear, pulls this toward VG (3) rather than VG-EX (4); the seller's self-disclosure of VG-EX is slightly optimistic. Back cannot be assessed from this photo, and a hidden reverse crease or additional soiling could push the grade to a 2.