1966 Topps Batman Black Bat #45 Trap for the Riddler — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (roughly 55/45 L/R), top border appears modestly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B) - centering is reasonably close but not tight enough for 8+. Corners show light-to-moderate rounding on all four, most visible at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with an EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears present but mildly reduced, with no obvious creases visible in this image though the card shows typical 1966 Topps handling wear. Edges appear intact with no severe chipping; rough-cut texture is age-normal for this set and not penalized. The back is not visible, and corner wear may be more pronounced in hand than this photo reveals, so the range is kept wide at 4-6.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 65-70% left / 30-35% right), and top border appears slightly wider than bottom — L/R approximately 65/35, T/B approximately 55/45, placing this outside NM-MT territory on the horizontal axis. Corners show what appears to be mild-to-moderate rounding, most visible on the lower-left and upper-right corners, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface gloss appears reasonably intact with no obvious creases or staining visible in the image, though the scan resolution limits definitive assessment of print snow or fine scratches. Back is not visible so no reverse-side issues can be assessed; the seller title '18x4' is ambiguous but discloses no self-reported flaws like creases, keeping the floor at 4.

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 reasonably tight and not a major concern. Corners appear to show light wear on at least two corners (upper-left and lower-right show slight blunting) but no aggressive rounding is evident, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears intact with good color saturation and no obvious creases, staining, or print snow visible at this resolution. Edges look clean with no significant chipping; back condition is unknown and could shift the grade meaningfully, so the range is kept wide to account for that uncertainty.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (approx 60/40 L/R favoring right), top border slightly narrower than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - centering itself is not a primary concern here. The more significant issues are visible surface wear and corner condition: all four corners show rounding consistent with handling, with the top-left and bottom-right appearing most worn. There is a visible diagonal crease or stress line running through the upper-center of the card image, which alone pushes this into VG (3) or lower territory. Surface gloss appears largely intact but toned, and there is some edge/border roughness typical of the 1966 Topps Batman set (not penalized). The seller's own 'Used' disclosure aligns with what is visible - this is a well-loved card with honest wear; back is unseen which could reveal additional creases or staining that might push toward a 2.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 55/45 T/B), so left-right centering is a meaningful issue. Corners: all four corners show visible rounding and wear - no sharp points remain, consistent with heavy handling; upper-left corner shows the most wear and appears slightly dinged. Surface: there is visible gloss loss across the card face, and what appears to be a light diagonal surface crease or scuff running through the lower-center of the card image, though the photo angle makes it difficult to confirm a hard crease vs. surface scratch. Edges appear rough but within normal vintage cut tolerances for this set. Back not visible, but front condition alone - rounded corners, apparent gloss loss, and possible surface crease - points to VG (3) territory, with VG-EX (4) possible if the surface mark is only a print artifact and GD (2) possible if the crease is confirmed deeper on back inspection.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (~65-70% left bias), top border slightly wider than bottom, roughly 70/30 L/R and 60/40 T/B - centering is off but not catastrophically miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most notably the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with a VG range card. Surface shows moderate toning/aging across the card with some gloss loss evident in the scan; there appears to be light surface wear but no obvious hard crease is detectable from this image, though the COMC watermark partially obscures the lower-center. Edges appear reasonably intact with typical vintage rough-cut texture normal for this set. The combination of rounded corners, centering issues, and surface aging places this solidly in the VG (3) to VG-EX (4) range; the possibility of a hidden crease on the back or surface damage under the watermark prevents a higher ceiling.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border visibly narrower than bottom (~60/40 T/B) — centering is passable but not tight. Corners show moderate rounding on all four, most evident at the top-right and bottom-left, consistent with honest handling wear placing this in the VG-EX to EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with no obvious notching; rough cut texture is normal for this issue and not penalized. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light scuffing in the image area, with no creases clearly visible from this single front photo — however the back is unseen and could harbor hidden creases that would pull the grade lower. Overall a solid mid-grade copy; VG-EX (4) is the most likely single grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are better than they appear and no back issues exist.

Seller explicitly notes water damage, which is confirmed visible in the scan - there is significant surface disturbance, toning/staining, and what appears to be paper wave or warping consistent with moisture exposure. Centering estimate: left border ~40%, right ~60% L/R; top ~45%, bottom ~55% T/B - centering itself is not terrible but is secondary given condition issues. Corners appear soft and rounded at all four tips, consistent with a VG or lower grade. The water damage alone is a significant qualifier that caps this card in the GOOD to VG range at best; PSA may qualify with a 'ST' (stain) or 'WA' (water damage) designator, which could result in a qualifed numeric grade or outright authenticate-only. The COMC watermark partially obscures surface detail, preventing precise assessment of crease depth and full staining extent.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~55/45 L/R), top border noticeably wider than bottom (~60/40 T/B) - centering is passable but not tight. Corners appear to show light-to-moderate rounding, particularly visible at bottom-left and bottom-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Edges appear reasonably clean with expected rough-cut texture typical of this 1966 Topps Batman issue - no severe chipping observed. Surface shows some gloss loss and possible light handling wear under the COMC watermark which partially obscures the lower center; no creases are definitively visible but cannot be fully ruled out given image overlay. The COMC watermark prevents confident surface and corner assessment, widening the range; a back inspection and corner closeups would be needed to tighten the estimate.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (roughly 70/30 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (roughly 60/40 T/B) — centering is off but not catastrophically miscut. Corners show visible rounding on all four, most pronounced at upper-left and lower-right, consistent with a VG-range card. Surface shows moderate gloss loss across the face with some general wear and scuffing visible even through the COMC watermark obstruction. Edges appear rough but this is normal for the 1966 Topps Batman series rough-cut production; no clean tears or paper loss visible. The COMC watermark obscures the center of the card surface making a precise assessment of creases or print defects difficult — a hidden crease cannot be ruled out, which keeps the floor at 2. Overall physical condition reads VG (3) with the possibility of sliding to 2 if surface creasing is present beneath the watermark.

Centering estimate: left border ~8mm, right border ~5mm, top border ~5mm, bottom border ~7mm — approximate L/R ratio 60/40 and T/B ratio 42/58, so centering is passable but not tight. Corners: the bottom-left corner shows visible rounding and some wear; top-left and top-right corners appear slightly soft but not severely blunted; bottom-right is partially obscured by shadow. Surface: gloss appears partially intact with some dulling visible, consistent with age-related wear; no obvious creases are detectable in this image though the shadow on the lower-left prevents full confidence. Edges appear reasonably clean with no major chips noted, normal for this rough-cut vintage issue. Back is not visible, limiting confidence; the corner wear and gloss loss point toward VG-EX (4) as the most likely grade, with EX (5) possible if corners are sharper than the shadow suggests and VG (3) possible if a hidden crease or additional corner damage is present.

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (~60/40 L/R), top border appears moderately wider than bottom (~65/35 T/B) - acceptable for vintage but not tight. Corners show visible softening/rounding at all four corners, most notably the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface appears to retain moderate gloss with no obvious creases visible in this image, though the scan resolution makes definitive crease detection difficult. Edges appear reasonably clean with no dramatic chipping; print quality and color saturation look solid for a 1966 Topps issue. The back is not visible, limiting confidence - hidden creases or staining could push this lower, while clean back/corners in hand could support the higher end of the range.

Centering estimate: left border appears noticeably wider than right (approx 60/40 L/R), top border slightly wider than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) - centering is off but not severely so. Corners show visible rounding, particularly at the lower-left and upper-right, consistent with VG-EX to EX range. The white borders show some toning/yellowing typical of this series. Surface gloss appears partially diminished with possible light handling wear, though no obvious creases are detectable from this photo. The 'damaged case' notation at the bottom refers to packaging, not the card itself, so that does not factor into the card grade. Back condition is unknown and could shift the grade downward; range widened accordingly.

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 but not tight. Corners: all four corners show some visible rounding/wear, with the lower-left appearing most worn; no razor sharpness visible on any corner, consistent with EX to VG-EX range. Surface: the image artwork area appears reasonably clean with decent remaining gloss, no obvious creases detected from this photo, though the scan angle and image compression limit certainty about fine surface scratches or soft creases. Edges appear intact without major nicks; the white borders show some typical toning/aging consistent with a 57-year-old card. A back inspection and corner macro shots would be needed to narrow this range further.