1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #36 The Riddler

Centering estimate from visible borders: left/right appears approximately 60/40 to 65/35 — not severely off-center; top/bottom looks roughly 55/45, so centering itself is not a disqualifying factor. Corners show visible rounding and softening on at least two corners visible from this angle (lower-left and upper-right appear most worn), consistent with VG-EX to EX territory. Surface shows some toning/aging on the white background areas which is typical for this 1966 Topps issue. The screwdown holder introduces glare that prevents confident assessment of whether any surface creases are present, which is the key unknown holding back the ceiling — if crease-free, a 5 EX is plausible; if even a light crease exists, grade slides toward 3-4. The plastic holder itself shows wear (scratches at top) but that does not affect the card grade.

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.

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 (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.