1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #37 A Trap for Batman

Every grade of this card
| Grade | Live | Asking range | Last confirmed sale | Est. grade (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 16 | $3.68 – $26.13 | — | 4.0 |
| TAG ? | 1 | $4.99 | — | 3.0 |
| PSA 2 | 0 | — | — | — |
| CGC 4 | 1 | $34.99 | — | — |
| PSA 4 | 1 | $50.00 | — | — |
| PSA 5 | 5 | $44.90 – $150.00 | — | — |
| CGC 6 | 1 | $49.99 | — | — |
| PSA 6 | 2 | $80.00 – $95.00 | — | — |
| PSA 7 | 1 | $90.00 | — | — |
| PSA 8 | 1 | $195.00 | — | — |
Index grading notes

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 T/B — centering is off but not miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding, particularly at the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. The surface shows some general wear and the pink/red border toning appears moderate but typical for the series; gloss appears partially retained but diminished. The card exhibits light staining or handling marks on the left border area and a possible soft crease or surface disturbance near Batman's torso, though resolution limits certainty — back cannot be assessed and corner closeups are unavailable, warranting a widened range.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top and bottom borders appear moderate but slightly uneven (approximately 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not severe enough alone to cap grade. The seller note 'READ' in the title suggests disclosed flaws; the bottom note states 'corner wear' which is visually confirmed — all four corners show rounding consistent with a VG to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears partially intact but there is visible toning/aging on the white borders and some gloss loss. No crease is clearly visible from this single front photo, but the seller's cryptic title and corner wear disclosure push the range lower. Back is not visible, and corner closeups are absent, so a crease or additional surface wear cannot be ruled out.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~6mm — L/R ratio approximately 62/38, T/B approximately 45/55; centering is off horizontally but not severely so, consistent with VG-EX range. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the upper-left and lower-left, suggesting moderate wear rather than sharp corners. Surface shows some gloss loss and light toning/aging on the white borders consistent with a card of this vintage; no obvious creases are visible from this photo but cannot fully rule out a light surface crease given the faded, slightly mottled appearance of the image area. Edges appear intact with no major nicks visible; back is unseen so staining, creases, or writing there could push the grade lower.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (approximately 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T/B) - left-heavy horizontal miscentering is the dominant issue but does not reach miscut territory. Corners show visible rounding on all four corners, consistent with VG-range wear; no corners appear sharp. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the face with some toning/aging on the white border areas typical of this issue. No creases are clearly visible in this photo, but the seller's G/VG self-assessment and the overall softness of the card's appearance suggest possible light surface creasing that may not be fully resolved at this image resolution - the back is not visible, which limits confidence. Overall condition aligns with PSA 3 VG as the most likely grade, with PSA 2 possible if hidden creases are present and PSA 4 possible if the corners are slightly better than they appear.