1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #40 Following the Clue

Centering estimated at approximately 65/35 left-to-right (card leans slightly left) and 60/40 top-to-bottom — within EX-MT range on its own. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, with the lower-left appearing the most worn; no corner is sharp enough for NM territory. Edges appear reasonably clean with the slightly rough cut typical of this 1966 Topps issue, not a penalty. Surface shows some gloss loss and what appears to be minor toning or light soiling on the white borders, consistent with a card that has been handled over the decades. No creases are visible in this photo, but the back is unseen and corner rounding combined with gloss loss suggests EX (5) as the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are slightly better than they appear and the back is clean.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (~65/35 L/R favoring left), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically so for vintage. Corners are difficult to assess precisely through the case and at this resolution; they appear to show some rounding at least on the bottom corners, consistent with a 4-5 range. Surface gloss appears moderate with no obvious heavy creasing visible from this angle, though the screwdown case and overhead glare obscure the upper portion of the card. Edges look intact with no visible tears; print quality appears typical for the 1966 Topps Batman issue. The plastic case and ambient glare significantly limit corner and surface evaluation — a raw inspection and back examination would be needed to narrow the range confidently.

Centering estimate: left border appears notably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approximately 60/40 T/B) — left-to-right centering is the primary concern and approaches or exceeds the 70/30 threshold for NM territory, capping this well below 7. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding/softness — no sharp points evident at any corner, consistent with a PSA 4-5 range; no single corner appears severely blunted. Surface: color appears vibrant with reasonable gloss retention; no obvious creases visible from this angle, no staining noted, print quality looks clean with good color saturation typical of this set. Edges: consistent with normal vintage handling wear; the acrylic holder and single front-only photo prevent confirmation of the back condition, edge chipping, or hidden surface creases — range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: Left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears narrower than bottom (~45/55 T/B) — centering looks acceptable but not tight. Corners show some rounding visible even through the sleeve, particularly at the lower-left and upper-right corners, suggesting wear consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears reasonably clean with no obvious creases visible, and the artwork retains decent color saturation. The plastic holder introduces glare and obscures fine detail — corner tips, edge wear, and surface texture cannot be fully assessed, which forces a wider range; the card should be removed from the holder for a more precise evaluation.