1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #4 Midnight Conference — Raw

Centering estimate: left/right borders appear approximately 60/40 favoring left, top/bottom approximately 55/45 — centering is acceptable for a PSA grade but not exceptional. The most significant visible defect is surface wrinkling/creasing evident across the card face, particularly in the upper-left quadrant and mid-card area; these appear to be actual paper creases rather than sleeve artifact, which is grade-limiting. Corners appear rounded with wear — at least two corners show visible rounding consistent with a VG (3) card. Gloss appears reduced across the surface. The sleeve glare obscures full corner and edge assessment, widening the range; a crease of this apparent severity typically caps the grade at 3 VG, with any additional hidden flaws on reverse potentially pushing to 2 GOOD.

Centering: left border appears roughly 10-12% wider than right border (approx 55/45 L/R); top border appears noticeably thinner than bottom (approx 65/35 T/B) — slightly off but within EX-MT range on the horizontal axis, modest tilt on vertical. Corners: all four corners show some rounding/wear visible even at this resolution, with the upper-left and lower-left corners appearing softer than the right side corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface: some light gloss loss is apparent across the artwork area; no visible creases from this angle, though the back cannot be assessed. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chipping; rough cut on the right edge is normal for this vintage Topps issue and not penalized — overall condition reads most likely EX (PSA 5), with upside to EX-MT (6) if corners are sharper than they appear and no back issues exist.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders appear more balanced at approximately 55/45 — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners show light rounding on the visible corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range; no sharp points evident but no severe rounding either. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in this image. Edges look clean with no major chipping; vintage rough-cut texture is present on the right edge which is normal for 1966 Topps and not penalized. Back condition and corner closeups are unavailable, which prevents a tighter range — a back crease or more significant corner wear could push this toward 5 (EX).

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) — moderate off-center but not severe. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, consistent with EX range; no corners appear sharp enough for NM or better. Surface gloss appears partially intact but with some dulling visible, particularly in the lower portion of the card. No creases are visible from this photo, edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks, consistent with the vintage rough-cut norm for this issue; back not visible so hidden defects cannot be ruled out.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-to-right favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40); centering is off but not catastrophically so for a vintage 1966 issue. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in frame — the lower-left and upper-left appear softened, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows some toning/aging on the white border areas and there is a faint scratch-like mark visible on Batman's cape area, suggesting light surface wear or print artifact. No obvious hard creases are visible from this angle, but the top-loader and perspective angle obscure fine corner detail and the back entirely, widening the range — a hidden crease or staining could push this toward a 3, while cleaner-than-apparent corners could support a 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L/R), top border appears tighter than bottom (roughly 65/35 T/B) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding on at least the lower-left and upper-left corners; the remaining two are difficult to assess precisely from this angle but appear similarly softened, consistent with handling wear. Surface gloss appears reduced with some light scuffing or wear across the face; no obvious hard creases are visible in the image, though subtle surface stress lines cannot be ruled out from a single photo. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible, which is consistent with this set's typical rough-cut stock. Overall condition reads as VG-EX (4), with a range of 3–5 depending on what back examination and corner closeups would reveal.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (roughly 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 top-bottom) — centering is off but not severely miscut. Corners: all four corners show some rounding visible even through the sleeve, consistent with light-to-moderate wear, placing this in EX to VG-EX territory. Surface: gloss appears partially retained with no creases visible in this image, though the sleeve glare partially obscures surface detail. Edges show typical rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Black Bat and are not penalized; no staining or writing apparent, but the sleeve and image softness prevent confident assessment of fine surface flaws — range widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T-B) — centering is acceptable but not tight, consistent with EX range. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softening; no sharp points remain, placing this in the VG-EX to EX tier at best. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious nicks visible but the angled photo limits confidence. Surface shows some gloss loss and there is light toning/aging on the white borders consistent with a ~60-year-old card; no obvious creases are visible in this photo but the image resolution and angle prevent a definitive ruling on surface creases. The camera perspective distorts border measurement accuracy, widening the range — a flat, straight-on scan could shift this a half-grade in either direction.

Centering: left border ~10%, right border ~5%, top border ~8%, bottom border ~7% — card reads roughly 65/35 left-to-right, which is moderate but not severe; top-to-bottom is closer to 55/45. The white borders show light toning consistent with vintage 1966 Topps stock. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding — upper-left and lower-right appear softest with what looks like light fraying; no corner is sharp. Edges appear slightly rough but this is normal for the Black Bat series' period cutting. Surface: no visible crease lines in the image, gloss appears present but reduced; some light handling wear is apparent especially in the lower portion of the card. The back is unseen, so any hidden creases or staining cannot be assessed — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border ~10%, right border ~5% — card runs noticeably right-heavy, approximately 65/35 L/R; top border ~12%, bottom border ~8%, top-heavy roughly 60/40 T/B — centering is acceptable for a VG-EX range card. Corners show visible rounding at all four points, most pronounced at lower-left and upper-left, consistent with a VG to VG-EX grade. Surface shows light gloss loss and what appears to be minor toning/soil on the white borders, particularly the top edge; no obvious hard creases are visible from this angle, though the seller's VG/EX self-assessment aligns with what is visible. The sleeve glare prevents a definitive read on fine surface scratches or a hidden light crease, so the range is widened accordingly — a back-of-card inspection would be needed to confirm no additional flaws.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably narrower than right (~60% right-heavy), top border slightly wider than bottom — approximate L/R ratio ~65/35, T/B ~55/45; centering is a meaningful concern but not catastrophic. Corners appear lightly rounded with some softness visible at two or three tips, consistent with EX to VG-EX range rather than sharp NM corners. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible in this photo, though the scan cannot fully confirm the reverse or subtle surface wrinkles. Edges appear intact with no major chipping; vintage rough-cut texture is normal for this issue and is not penalized. The back is unviewable so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out, widening the range downward.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a PSA 7 range. Corners: all four corners appear reasonably sharp at this resolution with only slight softening visible on the lower-left and upper-left corners, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface and gloss appear intact with no obvious creases visible; color is bright and print registration looks clean with no significant print snow noted. Back cannot be assessed and corner sharpness cannot be fully confirmed at this photo resolution, so a range of 5–7 is appropriate — the card presents well but minor hidden wear could push the grade to EX territory.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is reasonable and not a major grade penalty. Corners: the four corners show light-to-moderate rounding consistent with an EX (5) grade; no sharp points are visible but no severe rounding either. Surface and gloss appear intact with no obvious creases visible in this scan, consistent with the seller's 'EX' self-assessment. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major nicks visible; some minor roughness consistent with normal 1966 Topps cuts. Single-photo limitation prevents back inspection and precise corner closeup assessment, so the range is widened slightly; a crease hidden from this angle could push to VG-EX (4), while better-than-apparent corners could support EX-MT (6).

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 55/45 T-B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners show visible rounding on at least two corners visible in this shot, particularly the lower-left and upper-left, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows what appears to be a light diagonal crease or stress line running through the mid-left portion of the card face (near the man in the blue suit), which is a meaningful surface defect that pulls the grade down from EX territory. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips; gloss appears partially intact but with some loss consistent with handling. The crease, if confirmed, likely caps this at PSA 4 VG-EX; if it is a printing artifact or scan artifact rather than a true crease, EX (5) is possible.