1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #36 The Riddler

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approximately 55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) — acceptable for the grade range. Corners appear reasonably sharp with only minimal wear suggested at the tips; no obvious rounding visible from this angle, though a single-photo view limits corner assessment. Edges look clean with the expected rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman — no over-penalization applied. Surface shows good gloss retention with the print appearing crisp and colors vibrant; no visible creases, staining, or print snow of consequence, though minor toning on the white border cannot be fully ruled out. The card presents solidly in the NM range; the seller's EX-MT/NM claim is plausible, and a PSA 7 NM point estimate is most conservative given the limited single-image view — back condition and corner tips under magnification are unknown factors.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45), so centering is moderately off but not severely so. Corners: the low light and angle make precise corner assessment difficult, but all four corners appear to show at least slight rounding — no razor-sharp points are evident, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface: gloss appears present but image quality and lighting prevent confident assessment of print snow, scratches, or creases; no obvious heavy crease or fold lines are visible. Edges: appear reasonably clean with no dramatic fraying visible, though the rough-cut character normal for this series makes edge assessment forgiving. Seller's 'MINT 10/10' claim is not supportable from this photo — corner wear and centering alone preclude grades above 6, and the true grade may be lower if back-surface or corner issues are revealed under better lighting; recommend requesting sharper, well-lit corner closeups and a back scan before bidding.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly tighter than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so, consistent with EX territory. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners (lower-left and upper-left appear the softest), suggesting light-to-moderate wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears mostly intact with no obvious creases visible from this angle, and the print is clean with good color saturation — no notable print snow or staining on the white border. The seller's 'EX/MT' self-assessment may be slightly optimistic given the corner rounding visible; back condition, edge chipping, and corner closeups are not available from this single photo, which widens the range. Rough cut edges are normal for this series and have not been penalized.

Centering estimate: left border is notably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 L-R favoring right), top border appears slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — horizontal off-centering is the primary centering concern. All four corners show visible rounding; none retain sharpness, with the lower-left appearing most worn. Surface shows significant gloss loss across much of the card face, consistent with handling wear. There is visible soiling/toning on the white border areas and the card appears to have a light horizontal crease or stress line mid-card, though photo resolution makes a definitive crease call uncertain — if confirmed, this supports the low end of the range. Edge wear appears moderate. Back is not visible so print issues or additional creases on reverse cannot be assessed.