1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #42 Robin in Peril — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — not severe but noticeable; centering is off but within EX-range territory. Corners appear to have some rounding visible at the bottom-left and bottom-right, suggesting moderate wear consistent with EX (5) to VG-EX (4) range; top corners look slightly sharper but are partially obscured. Surface gloss appears present with no obvious creases visible, though the COMC watermark obscures the center making crease detection unreliable. Edges look reasonably clean with no major chips or tears evident; rough cut texture is normal for this 1966 Topps issue and has not been penalized.

Centering estimate: left border ~15%, right border ~10%, top border ~12%, bottom border ~8% — moderate right/bottom pull, approximating 60/40 L-R and 60/40 T-B, borderline but within EX-MT range on its own. Corners show visible rounding at all four corners, most pronounced at the lower right and upper left, consistent with a VG-EX to EX range. Surface shows light gloss loss and some paper stress lines or light creasing visible near the lower left quadrant of the image, which if confirmed as a crease would push toward VG (3). Edges appear reasonably clean with the rough-cut texture normal for this issue; no miscut detected, no writing or staining visible, but the back is unseen and the potential surface crease is the key swing factor between a 3 and a 5.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approximately 70/30 left-right), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 top-bottom) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding at all four points, most notably the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious major nicks visible at this resolution, consistent with the rough-cut norms of this 1966 Topps issue. Surface gloss appears partially retained but the COMC watermark obscures center surface evaluation; no creases are definitively visible though the image compression and watermark prevent certainty. The card presents solidly in the EX (5) range with corner rounding being the primary grade limiter; condition could slip to VG-EX (4) if back shows issues or surface wear is heavier than visible here.

Centering: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65/35 L/R), top and bottom borders appear roughly even (~55/45 T/B) — centering is a secondary concern here given surface condition. Multiple heavy creases are clearly visible running diagonally and vertically across the card face, consistent with a VG or lower grade; these are card-damaging creases, not just surface wrinkles. All four corners show rounding and wear, with no sharp points surviving. Gloss appears largely absent with significant surface wear throughout. The card is gradable but the combination of multiple heavy creases, rounded corners, and gloss loss firmly places this in the Good (2) to VG (3) range; a PSA 2 is the most likely outcome, with PSA 3 possible only if the back is cleaner than the front suggests.

Centering: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border somewhat wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — acceptable for vintage Topps. Corners appear lightly worn with minimal rounding visible on at least two corners (upper left and lower right show slight softening), consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious chips or tears; the rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. Surface shows good gloss retention with no visible creases, though a single photo limits assessment of the back and fine surface wear. Given the corner softening, grade range of 5-7 with a point estimate of 6 (EX-MT) seems most appropriate; back condition and corner wear under magnification could move this a grade in either direction.

Centering estimate: left border ~10%, right border ~12%, top border ~11%, bottom border ~13% — reasonably centered, approximately 55/45 L/R and 55/45 T/B, no severe offset. Corners appear to have light rounding on at least two corners (lower left and upper right show softening), consistent with EX range. Edges appear intact with no major nicks visible, though the rough-cut texture normal for this 1966 Topps issue is present. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible from this angle, though slight toning on the white border is noted; back condition and corner detail cannot be fully confirmed from this single front photo, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (approx 55/45 L-R), top border noticeably thinner than bottom (approx 65/35 T-B) — centering is off but not severely so. Corners: upper-left and upper-right show visible rounding/wear under the plastic holder; lower corners are partially obscured by the case lip but appear similarly rounded — consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears moderate with some reduction typical of a handled vintage card; no creases are discernible from this photo, though the case and glare make definitive surface assessment difficult. Edges look reasonably clean with no obvious major nicks visible, but the vintage rough-cut character of the Black Bat series makes edge assessment less penalizing; back is not visible and could reveal creases or staining that would push the grade lower.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — reasonably well centered, no severe miscut concern. Corners show visible rounding at all four corners, most noticeable at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably intact with no obvious nicks visible at this resolution, consistent with the rough-cut norm for this set. Surface shows some gloss loss and light toning on the white border areas, no obvious creases are visible from this scan though the lower-left area has some shadow that could mask minor surface stress; the artwork itself presents cleanly. Overall condition suggests EX (5) as the most likely grade, with EX-MT (6) possible if corners are sharper than they appear and VG-EX (4) if hidden surface wear or a soft crease is present on closer inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), so horizontal centering is acceptable but vertical centering is moderately off — consistent with EX/EX-MT territory. Corners appear to show light rounding on at least the visible lower corners, with the upper corners harder to assess definitively at this resolution; no sharp razor edges visible, suggesting mild wear. Surface gloss appears reasonable with no obvious creases or staining visible, and the print registration looks clean with good color saturation typical of this issue. Edges show the rough-cut texture normal for 1966 Topps Batman and should not be penalized; back condition and corner closeups are unavailable, so the range is widened accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B), which is moderate but not severe miscentering. Surface shows reasonable gloss retention with no obvious creases visible from this angle. Corners appear to have light-to-moderate rounding — the lower-left and upper-right corners show the most wear, consistent with an EX (5) grade. Edges appear intact with no major nicks visible, though the rough cut typical of this 1966 Topps issue is present and not penalized. Back is not visible so staining, creases, or writing cannot be ruled out; the range is widened downward accordingly.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (roughly 60/40 L-R favoring right), top and bottom borders look relatively even at approximately 55/45 — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners appear lightly worn with slight rounding visible at two or three corners, consistent with EX to EX-MT range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases visible in this scan; print quality looks clean with no significant snow or toning on the white borders. Back is not visible and corner wear is hard to confirm precisely at this resolution, so a range of 5–7 is appropriate — a PSA 6 EX-MT is the most likely outcome if no hidden creases or staining exist on the reverse.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (approx 60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for a mid-grade vintage card. Corners appear reasonably sharp from this distance with no obvious rounding visible at any of the four corners, though the snap case obscures fine corner detail. The image area color appears vibrant and well-preserved. Surface gloss looks decent through the case glare, with no obvious creases or staining visible; however, the hard plastic glare prevents reliable assessment of surface wear, print defects, or subtle corner fraying. White borders appear clean with no notable toning visible, though the card is fully enclosed and the back is unviewable. Given visible condition suggests EX-MT range, but uncertainty from case obstruction warrants a wider range.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is acceptable for NM-MT range but not tight. Corners appear reasonably sharp in this image with no obvious rounding visible, though the scan resolution limits precise corner assessment. Surface shows good color saturation and gloss appears present with no obvious creasing or staining on the front. Edges appear reasonably clean with no miscut or adjacent card printing visible; vintage rough-cut texture noted on left edge but consistent with normal 1966 Topps production. Back cannot be assessed from this image, and corner sharpness under magnification could push the grade in either direction.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly narrower than right (~55/45 L/R), top border slightly narrower than bottom (~55/45 T/B) — centering is acceptable and does not cap the grade. Corners show visible rounding, particularly noticeable at the upper-left and lower-left, consistent with VG to VG-EX wear. Surface gloss appears moderately diminished but no obvious creases are visible from this photo; the seller's self-disclosed '(3) EX' designation may reflect back-of-card condition or a crease not visible from this angle. Edges appear intact with no severe chipping. The photo does not show the reverse, so hidden creases or staining cannot be ruled out — the range is widened accordingly to account for that uncertainty.